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Identifying Struggling Student - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Request intervention from Learning Support System; together with the teacher, have an expert observe the student
        
        The expert, without making it obvious to the student, observes the student for a given time
        
        Identify signs of behavioral change- Is the student acting silly? Is the student not completing work? Is the student not focusing in class?
        
        Form a team of admins, teachers, and experts to help the struggling student
        
        Hold a meeting with parents / guardians to discuss concerns regarding learning disabilities
        
        Parent may seek outside advice and / or medical attention
        
        Parent decide whether to go with the school's decision about supporting the student
        
        Provide on-going support for the student-- set individual and long-term goals for the student
        
        Provide specialized instruction for the struggling student : for example, more time on the test and / or technological support
  - - - Teachers should keep a documented file /log of student behavior
        
        Teacher makes note of students struggling. Common signs include: short attention span (not being able to stay focused), not completing work on time, social problems (not being able to play with their friends), low fluency
        
        Possible solution: keep instruction simple / be clear and precise; recognize interest / strong areas
        
        Under 12 years old - parents must be involved with IEPs
        
        Over 12 years old- make independent decisions
        
        Confer with other teachers to see if the student is struggling in multiple areas (P.E., art, homeroom)
        
        Assess student (1 on 1)
        
        Psychologist comes in / develops IEP