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Identifying Struggling Students (Differentiated Instruction (Students in a…
Identifying Struggling Students
Characteristics of a Sped Student
Easily bored/ tired
Failing grades
Low/ no motivation
Low reading comprehension
Behavioral Issues
Social Issues (No Friends)
Can't follow simple directions
Constantly Frustrated
Steps to Refer Special Education Student
Step1. Identify Student
Step 2. Observe Student (take notes of student performance/behavior)
Step 3. Report findings to administration
Step 4. Test student for SPED and see if eligible
Step 5. Schedule an IEP meeting with school team
Step 6. Write up an IEP with School team & parent
Step 7. With written IEP, provide special services to student
Step 8. Measure student progress & report findings to team
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Strategies for Teaching Struggling Learners
Build Relationships with our student, "build a positive relationship with your student" (Blackburn, 2017)
Reference: Blackburn, B. (2017) 5 Ways to Motivating Struggling Learners. Retrieved 8/2/19 from www.middleweb.com
Be sure to Praise good work
Develop a growth mindset
Always encourage students to put their best efforts and be supportive every step of the way.
Find ways to keep students engaged
Projects, incorporate music, movement, hands- on work, fun group discussions
Student centered learning
Create a safe learning environment where students find you trustworthy
Types of Learning Disabilities
IDEA Categories High/Low Incidences (
https://sites.google.com/site/inclusionresourcenotebook/disability-areas
)
Auditory Processing disorder
Dysgraphia
Dyslexia (
https://dyslexiaida.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/DITC-Handbook.pdf
)
Differentiated Instruction
Flipped Classroom
Flexible Seating
Small Group/ Paring
Students in a differentiated classroom can become more engaged, motivated, and excited about learning if the curriculum is authentic and meaningful and if appropriate learning goals are provided (Tiseo, 2001).
Reference: Tiseo, C. (2001). Curriculum: Broad brushstrokes or paint by numbers? Teacher Educator 36 (3), 199- 213.
Incorporate music & movement
Allow extended test time
Provide written and clear verbal directions
What's an IEP? (
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2XlAWcMAUk
)
