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Teacher identifies a struggling student, Created by: Caitlin Harville -…
Teacher identifies a struggling student
Initial Observations
Difficulty completing tasks at the rate of peers
Physical Difficulties
Social/Emotional Problems
Difficulty focusing and remaining still
Academic Performance
Compile evidence
Interview with student
Incident reports
Observation Notes
Student's work
Tests
Video
Contact school special education teacher
Special education teacher observes student in class
Inform parents of the teachers' observations and get consent for a formal evaluation to be conducted by a specialist
Specialist evaluates student
Determines if child has one of the 13 diagnosable disability types as outlined by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Meeting
School Special Education Teacher
Specialist who conducted evaluation
Class teachers
School Administrator
Parents
Child (age dependent)
Discuss the student and evaluation results. Everyone in attendance must be in agreement going forward
If the specialist doesn't think the student has a diagnosable disorder but the parents do
The specialist may conduct another evaluation
The school should work with parents to ensure student gets the help and assistance they need in the classroom
Refer to another independent evaluator
If both the specialist and parents don't think the student has a diagnosable disorder.
Teachers should determine how they can help student in the classroom to improve their performance
Develop an individualized education plan
Contents
Designated instructional services
Other special programs and services if necessary
Vision, physical, occupational therapy
Psychological services
Adaptive P.E.
Speech/language therapy
Counseling
Current levels and abilities
Accommodations
Instruction: break material down into smaller parts, allow student to work with a tutor or a personal teacher
Setting: have student work with a partner or in small groups
Scheduling: give student extra time to complete tasks
Student response: allow student to respond orally, on computer, etc.
Materials: give student taped lectures or provide teacher notes
Short term objectives
Modified curriculum
Annual goals
Behavioral
Social/emotional
Academic
Review the individualized education plan at least 2x a year and make necessary adjustments
If parents do not consent to an evaluation, process must be stopped. Teachers and parents should continue communication to track student's progress.
If special education teacher does not see any signs of a disability, class teachers should develop other teaching methods to support students
If the school doesn't have a special education teacher, skip this step
Created by: Caitlin Harville