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How to Help a Struggling Student by Sarah McIver, Develop an IEP …

- - - - Collect Information
        
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    - - Achievement tests
      - Cognitive Ability Testing
      - Language proficiency tests
      - Reading Proficiency teats
    - - Does the student often miss school?
    - - Do Environmental factors (lights / noises) affect student performance
      - Does the student complain about being sick or uncomfortable
    - - Is The student acting out or showing frustration / anger towards school work
      - Does the student participate in school work and activities, or does she shy away from participating
      - Does the student socialize well with other students
      - Is the student able to follow class rules?
      - Is the student being bullied or showing bullying behavior?
    - - Work samples
      - Subject interests / disinterests
      - Where does the struggle / excel?
      - Development History
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    - - Does the student have any asymptomatic issues that may be affecting his school life.
      - Has the student ever been diagnosed with a learning disorder?
      - Does the student have any medical issues that may be causing physical discomfort in school.
    - - Is the student struggling with personal issues related to his home environment.
        
        Divorce
        
        Loss of Loved one
        
        Physical or mental abuse.
      - Is the student from a low socioeconomic family
        
        How much time do the parents spend with their child
      - What is the students attitude towards school work at home?
        
        Does the student spend time studying?
        
        Does the student want to go to school?
    - - Has the student recently immigrated to the country?
        
        Are the parents with the student, or is he staying with guardians?
      - What language(s) are spoken at home?
        
        Is the student enrolled in English classes.
    - - Are there any family members with histories of learning disorders.
- - - - Multiple Intelligences
        
        Audio / Visual
        
        Use art and music (video making)
        
        Use mind maps, inforgraphs and charts
        
        Kinesthetic
        
        Act out novels or other written material
        
        Create hands on projects
        
        Logical thinker
        
        Problem solving activities
        
        Use quests to find inflormation
      - Interpersonal /Intrapersonal
        
        Group work and collaborative activities
        
        Allow students to chose to read in groups or independently
      - Naturalistic
        
        Incorporate out door exploration
        
        Use environmental issues for topics of debate and study
      - Make use of group and collaborative activities where students can bring their own styles and interests to a common goal
      - Allow students to work at their own pace whenever possible.
      - Allow students to chose to answer anonymously
      - Allow for material to be presented in different media
      - Use Exit cards so that students can express what they have learned at the end of class.
      - If a student needs to redo an assignment try and present the material in a different way.
    - - Create areas of the classroom that offer quiet spaces to read or work.
      - Arrange desks in a way that is suitable for the struggling student
      - Make sure lighting or noises are not distracting the student
      - Make use of visual media and decoration around the classroom
      - Post visual reminders of assignments and concepts
      - Make sure the student feels safe a secure in the clasroom
    - - Provide feedback to the parents as often as possible .through progress reports
      - Offer advice for creating a study environment at home
      - Offer information for extra-curricular opportunities that can help the student in the area she is struggling
      - Keep in communication with the parents through meetings, emailing or journaling.
      - Invite the parents into the classroom to give advice on seating and how to make the classroom environment conducive to the students needs
    - - Student is Still Struggling and Needs Additional Assessment
        
        Identify the area of continued struggle
        
        Confirm observations with parents that the student is still struggling
        
        Make a referral for assessment with school or other medical personal
        
        References:
        Alberta, Government (2019). Inclusive Education Policy. Alberta Gov. https://www.alberta.ca/inclusive-education.aspx
        [Interview]. (2019, February 18). In Inclusive Education Video Series: Valuing All Students. Alberta: You Tube Government of Alberta
        Moretta, Mike. (2018) Tips Tricks and Tools to Build Your Inclusive Classroom. Technology Tips. https://www.edsurge.com/news/2018-08-13-tips-tricks-and-tools-to-build-your-inclusive-classroom-through-udl
        Parent Information and resources. (2017). Intellectual Disability. https://www.parentcenterhub.org/intellectual/