Student Support Flow Chart
Universal Design for Learning
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Teacher Observes Behavioral, Academic or Other Concern
Prioritize concerns and identify areas to be addressed
Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of affected learners
Teach and regularly reinforce behavioral and academic expectations
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Re-teach behavioral and academic skills
One-on-one conversations with student
Contact parent(s) regarding concern
Is there observable improvement?
✅ Give encouragement and continue to update parents
Gather information and data from school records and other teachers
Record observations of occurences of concern
Severity of Concern is Higher Than Usual
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Continue conversations with parents and student
Implement alternative approaches to resolve concern
Is there observable improvement?
Create an Action Plan
❌ Documentation and observation notes continued concern
Convene with support staff to create classroom intervention plan with clear goals
Update parents and inform them of strategies and goals to implement at home
Monitor and track progress
If needed reconvene with support staff and parents to update the plan
Update and invite parents
Is there observable improvement?
Some visible improvment but some concern remains
Depending on severity
Recommend Evaluation with Outside Professional
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Severity of Concern Suggests Creating an Action Plan
If evaluation results recommends outside intervention consult with parents and administrator for further action
If student is able to remain in school, consult with outside support to collaborate on IEP
If evaluation recommends special outside education, meet with parents and admistration to suggest alternatives
If parent refuses evaluation create or update action plan with further strategies
Severity of Concern Suggests Outside Intervention
Gather evidence and documentation to suggest an evaluation after meeting with parents
Continue to update outside support and parents and update IEP when necessary
Lesson Planning | Plans for a Multi-Grade Classroom | Special Education
How to Create an Action Plan in 5 Easy Steps
References
Create a behavior management plan. (n.d.). IRIS. https://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/module/jj1/cresource/q2/p05/
How to Create an Action Plan (https://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/module/jj1/cresource/q2/p05/)
Interview: Myers, M. (2021, November 5). Personal communication [Electronic Mail].