Look for signs or symptoms of struggles:
" Falling grades
Difficulty comprehending text
Lack of motivation
Behavior problems (e.g., acting out in class)
Non-compliance with teacher requests
Social-emotional problems (e.g., lack of confidence, appears withdrawn)
Major life changes (e.g., parent’s divorce, death of a loved one)
Significant illness or accident (e.g., lengthy hospitalization)"
(The Pre-Referral Process: Procedures for Supporting Students with Academic and Behavioral Concerns, n.d.)p04