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Identifying and Supporting Struggling Students Maria Shatalova Cohort 9,…
Identifying and Supporting Struggling Students
Maria Shatalova
Cohort 9
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Is the student distracted/bored/emotional/anxious/defiant in class?
YES
Are their assessment results lower than average?
YES
Have they been assessed for ZPD?
YES
Looks like your student is struggling academically which leads to disruptive behavior. They need help. Assign/reassign a small group/ESL support. Schedule extra one-on-one conferences. Talk to parents about possibility of tutoring/extra work at home.
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NO
Test to determine ZPD
NO
TALK TO PARENTS
Is the student facing difficulties at home/sudden change of environment/parent divorce/loss?,
NO
Schedule CST （Child Study Team) meeting to discuss student's behavior with counselor and other teachers.
Collaboratively create a CST plan to support the student in class and at home.
Contact the parents, inform and discuss strategies that help at home.
Implement the plan in all classes and at home. Observe the progress and correct the plan as necessary.
YES
Demonstrate the student and parent your support.
Create atmosphere of safety and acceptance for the student.
Schedule sessions with counselor and stay in close contact.
NO
Do they have difficulties focusing or completing their daily work?
YES
NO
Looks like your student is doing fine.
But it might be a good idea to hold regular one-on-one conferences with each student and keep anecdotal notes of their behavior and progress, as well as to hold regular formative assessment of their skills.