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Damian Liljegren
If I were part of Mark's Child Study Team to discuss possible interventions with him,
I would want to know if Mark's teachers reached out to his parents for a
there is open communication between the parent(s) and teacher(s), they can
usually come up with some effective ways to resolve any problems the
It would be prudent to find out if these problems Mark is having have been
consistent over an extended period of time or if they just sprang up. Mark’s
problems may be the result of something that has recently happened in his
personal life.
4. Has any of the staff in the school noticed a change in Mark's behavior
Mark's behavior around the school, especially outside the classroom setting. I
would want to know if any of the staff, particularly those who are not Mark's
teachers, e.g., nurses, librarians, front office workers, etc., noticed a change in
Mark's behavior.
results/conclusions?
so, what were the results/conclusions and what did the teachers derive from
them?
These are five pre-referral interventions I’d suggest (or implement myself) the
teachers try to help Mark focus on directions and completing his classroom work:
Seating Mark next to the teacher or someone who is a positive role model
might have a positive impact on his focus and prevent him from falling off task.
Mark may not fully understand the tasks he’s being asked to perform, so using
both oral and printed directions for assignments might help him follow along
and stay on task. Mark may also benefit from being asked to repeat the
directions before he begins his assignments. This would let the teacher know if
Mark understands what he’s supposed to do. It could also give Mark the
confidence he needs to push on with his assignment if he knows for sure that he
an effective way for students to visually see what they are supposed to strive for
with their assignment. It provides them with a blueprint in which to create their
work. Lastly, I would suggest that Mark’s teachers try giving him extra time to
and able to do the work and show mastery of content, regardless of turning it in
I would have the teachers implement these interventions and then, after a
Study Team for further assessment. The rest of the team and I would carefully
directions and completing his classroom work. If we determine that Mark has
made great strides and resolved his classroom issues, we would make note of
the specifics behind Mark’s improvement and determine he does not need to be
responded favorably to the interventions, the group would likely discuss other
possible interventions and/or recommend the referral process begin for special
education services.
Assignment 1:
Write an essay in which you compare and contrast the prejudice
displayed during the Holocaust and modern day prejudice of any other
group.
-- These are some detailed changes that could be made to this essay
assignment, making it more accessible for Mr. Jones’ student with
disabilities:
Assignment 2:
You are a teenager living though the holocaust and have decided to
write a series of letters or keep a journal. You plan to bury it in hopes
someone will find them if you don't survive and understand what you
have experienced.
-- These are some detailed changes that could be made to this journal
assignment, making it more accessible to Mr. Jones’ student with
disabilities:
Assignment 3:
Interview a survivor or watch a video. Write a full-length article for a
local newspaper in which you will tell what you have learned.
References
Div.
Special Education Referral Process. (n.d.). Retrieved July 17, 2017, from
http://www.projectidealonline.org/v/special-education-referral-process/
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https://d2l.pima.edu/content/enforced/422411Y4.201730/Resources/Idea
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