Students with Learning Difficulties By Kevin Beebe

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Observation and Identification:

Monitor student performance and behavior.

Identify struggling students who may require extra support.

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Preliminary Intervention and Support:

Implement classroom-based interventions to address student's difficulties.

Monitor the student's response to interventions.

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Communication:

Communicate concerns with parents and school support staff (like school counselor, psychologist, etc.).

Discuss student's difficulties and intervention strategies.

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Referral for Evaluation:

If the student continues to struggle despite interventions, initiate a referral for a special education evaluation.

Obtain parent's consent for the evaluation.

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Evaluation:

Conduct a comprehensive evaluation in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.

Identify the student's unique needs and determine eligibility for special education services.

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IEP Development:

Develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP) in collaboration

with the student's parents and other school personnel.

Define goals and appropriate accommodations/supports for the student.

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Implementation of IEP:

Implement the IEP in the classroom.

Provide special education services and accommodations as stipulated in the IEP.

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Monitoring and Review:

Regularly monitor student's progress towards IEP goals.

Conduct annual reviews and necessary revisions of the IEP.

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Parent and Community Involvement:

Keep parents informed and involved in their child's educational progress.

Engage community resources and supports as necessary.