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Instructions: Read the case study to inform the assignment that follows.
Case Study: Ana
9th grade, Age 14
Background Information
Ana's mother, who became pregnant while in high school, is a single parent who completed her GED after Ana's birth. Her mother works full-time. Ana's parent never married and her biological father has had very limited contact with her. Ana has no siblings, but does have two male same-age cousins. Her mother wants Ana to finish school, as she wants her to be different from other family members.
Medical Information
Ana had delayed physical growth from second grade to eighth grade. Her mother took her to a physician during that time and no medical problems were reported. She has received regular medical check-ups with no noted medical concerns and no significant medical history.
School History
Ana entered kindergarten at age 5 after one year of preschool as a model student in the developmental preschool program at the neighborhood school. Her daycare was provided by her maternal grandmother prior to starting kindergarten. Ana has attended schools in her grandmother's neighborhood and has had no grade retentions.
Attendance
Ana has missed an average of 10 days of school from grades K through 7. She had 50 days of absence in grade 8 and missed the first several weeks of grade 9. Ana has had no disciplinary referrals in any grades up to present time.
Grade 8 (last academic year)
Ana was absent at least 1 day per week starting mid-first quarter in the eighth grade. Her absences increased to two or more each week by winter break. By this time, a pattern of tardiness to school in the morning also began. Ana's mother reported to the guidance counselor, “She’s refusing to get up in the mornings…lags in getting dressed…complains of tiredness and lethargy.” Ana then arranged to stay in the guidance office to complete work independently, two hours per day in the afternoon.
Soon she was absent as many days as she attended and by April, Ana rarely attended school at all.
Grade 9 (current academic year)
Ana's physical growth seems to have stopped. At 5’1”, Ana is petite and smaller than most of her peers. She attended the first two days of classes, and then did not attend again for two weeks. She is interested in playing high school sports. She has trouble making friends and keeping connections with peers, but does like teachers and converses easily with them. She has no behavior problems or referrals. She does have trouble completing homework and keeping up with notes in classes and has failing grades in several classes.
Testing and Evaluation
Ana was given both verbal (WISC) and non-verbal (UNIT) IQ testing. Both tests placed her in the average intelligence range with an IQ of 105.
Woodcock-Johnson III Tests of Achievement
Please see attachment.
Classroom Teacher Input
Ana’s English teacher reports that Ana is able to write complete sentences, but is unable to complete a paragraph that f ...
Power Point from 2nd City Disability studies in Education COnference, CHicago...Jane Strauss
This presentation will be a case study – examining how taking a “disability studies and advocacy” approach to educational design has worked over 17 years of services for the presenter's son. In the course of that time, services have been provided in the home, a charter school, a nonpublic school, via home education, and now, in a public school environment. Tips for explaining disability related issues, and for approaching educators about LRE and presuming competence will be included, along with suggestions for modifying Education programs to incorporate the social dynamics of disability and inclusion.
Student ProfilesGeneral InformationKelsey Elementary offers a .docxorlandov3
Student Profiles
General Information
Kelsey Elementary offers a full range of instructional programs aligned to state standards. Special education and gifted education programs are available in addition to language acquisition programs for English language learners. Enrollment for the current school year is 500 students in Grades K through 5. There are three teachers per grade level for kindergarten, second, third, fourth and fifth grades. There are four teachers for first grade. Kindergarten, first, and second grades each have at least three instructional aides to ensure that each student receives quality one-on-one time.
Resources available at the school include a newly remodeled computer lab, media center, and choir room. Students can demonstrate their skills through school-sponsored activities such as spelling bees, science fairs, academic competitions, and musical presentations. Extracurricular activities offered include student council, orchestra, chorus, and chess club. Social services available include counseling services, lunch program, and a school–community liaison.
Kelsey Elementary, in partnership with families and the community, is dedicated to the growth and development of each student in a positive learning environment that will contribute to each student’s lifelong learning in a changing society.
Lawrence Barsaulo
Lawrence lives with his father and uncle. His father is a long-haul driver and Lawrence is mostly supervised by his uncle who is a preacher. Lawrence is conscientious and likes to stay at home. He also enjoys helping his teachers in the classroom.
Seth Botts
Seth and his family moved to the community from out of state. His father is an officer in the military and is frequently away on trips. During parent–teacher conferences, his father states that education is stressed at home and he expects Seth to perform well. He also states that the school should not hesitate to call for any infraction, and that he would personally make sure Seth knows how to behave. His mom stays at home and is very active in the children’s education. She volunteers at school and is the room mother in two of her children’s classes. Seth is the youngest of four. He performs above grade level in all academic coursework. Seth shows signs of anxiety when he does not perform above grade level. His teacher reports that he makes frequent visits to the nurse on the days that his mother is not at the school.
Brenda Brooks
Brenda is enrolled in half-day kindergarten, morning session. Brenda struggles with academic situations. She does not know her ABCs (at the end of kindergarten), does not recognize numbers, and cannot orally count to 10. She appears withdrawn socially and does not want to participate in classroom activities. Brenda angers easily when she does not get her way and she tends to “boss” other children around. Some of the students are afraid of her behavior. Her mother is in jail, her father is not known, and Brenda lives with an aunt. .
Instructions Read the case study to inform the assignment that foll.docxlanagore871
Instructions: Read the case study to inform the assignment that follows.
Case Study: Ana
9th grade, Age 14
Background Information
Ana's mother, who became pregnant while in high school, is a single parent who completed her GED after Ana's birth. Her mother works full-time. Ana's parent never married and her biological father has had very limited contact with her. Ana has no siblings, but does have two male same-age cousins. Her mother wants Ana to finish school, as she wants her to be different from other family members.
Medical Information
Ana had delayed physical growth from second grade to eighth grade. Her mother took her to a physician during that time and no medical problems were reported. She has received regular medical check-ups with no noted medical concerns and no significant medical history.
School History
Ana entered kindergarten at age 5 after one year of preschool as a model student in the developmental preschool program at the neighborhood school. Her daycare was provided by her maternal grandmother prior to starting kindergarten. Ana has attended schools in her grandmother's neighborhood and has had no grade retentions.
Attendance
Ana has missed an average of 10 days of school from grades K through 7. She had 50 days of absence in grade 8 and missed the first several weeks of grade 9. Ana has had no disciplinary referrals in any grades up to present time.
Grade 8 (last academic year)
Ana was absent at least 1 day per week starting mid-first quarter in the eighth grade. Her absences increased to two or more each week by winter break. By this time, a pattern of tardiness to school in the morning also began. Ana's mother reported to the guidance counselor, “She’s refusing to get up in the mornings…lags in getting dressed…complains of tiredness and lethargy.” Ana then arranged to stay in the guidance office to complete work independently, two hours per day in the afternoon.
Soon she was absent as many days as she attended and by April, Ana rarely attended school at all.
Grade 9 (current academic year)
Ana's physical growth seems to have stopped. At 5’1”, Ana is petite and smaller than most of her peers. She attended the first two days of classes, and then did not attend again for two weeks. She is interested in playing high school sports. She has trouble making friends and keeping connections with peers, but does like teachers and converses easily with them. She has no behavior problems or referrals. She does have trouble completing homework and keeping up with notes in classes and has failing grades in several classes.
Testing and Evaluation
Ana was given both verbal (WISC) and non-verbal (UNIT) IQ testing. Both tests placed her in the average intelligence range with an IQ of 105.
Woodcock-Johnson III Tests of Achievement
Please see attachment.
Classroom Teacher Input
Ana’s English teacher reports that Ana is able to write complete sentences, but is unable to complete a paragraph that f ...
Power Point from 2nd City Disability studies in Education COnference, CHicago...Jane Strauss
This presentation will be a case study – examining how taking a “disability studies and advocacy” approach to educational design has worked over 17 years of services for the presenter's son. In the course of that time, services have been provided in the home, a charter school, a nonpublic school, via home education, and now, in a public school environment. Tips for explaining disability related issues, and for approaching educators about LRE and presuming competence will be included, along with suggestions for modifying Education programs to incorporate the social dynamics of disability and inclusion.
Student ProfilesGeneral InformationKelsey Elementary offers a .docxorlandov3
Student Profiles
General Information
Kelsey Elementary offers a full range of instructional programs aligned to state standards. Special education and gifted education programs are available in addition to language acquisition programs for English language learners. Enrollment for the current school year is 500 students in Grades K through 5. There are three teachers per grade level for kindergarten, second, third, fourth and fifth grades. There are four teachers for first grade. Kindergarten, first, and second grades each have at least three instructional aides to ensure that each student receives quality one-on-one time.
Resources available at the school include a newly remodeled computer lab, media center, and choir room. Students can demonstrate their skills through school-sponsored activities such as spelling bees, science fairs, academic competitions, and musical presentations. Extracurricular activities offered include student council, orchestra, chorus, and chess club. Social services available include counseling services, lunch program, and a school–community liaison.
Kelsey Elementary, in partnership with families and the community, is dedicated to the growth and development of each student in a positive learning environment that will contribute to each student’s lifelong learning in a changing society.
Lawrence Barsaulo
Lawrence lives with his father and uncle. His father is a long-haul driver and Lawrence is mostly supervised by his uncle who is a preacher. Lawrence is conscientious and likes to stay at home. He also enjoys helping his teachers in the classroom.
Seth Botts
Seth and his family moved to the community from out of state. His father is an officer in the military and is frequently away on trips. During parent–teacher conferences, his father states that education is stressed at home and he expects Seth to perform well. He also states that the school should not hesitate to call for any infraction, and that he would personally make sure Seth knows how to behave. His mom stays at home and is very active in the children’s education. She volunteers at school and is the room mother in two of her children’s classes. Seth is the youngest of four. He performs above grade level in all academic coursework. Seth shows signs of anxiety when he does not perform above grade level. His teacher reports that he makes frequent visits to the nurse on the days that his mother is not at the school.
Brenda Brooks
Brenda is enrolled in half-day kindergarten, morning session. Brenda struggles with academic situations. She does not know her ABCs (at the end of kindergarten), does not recognize numbers, and cannot orally count to 10. She appears withdrawn socially and does not want to participate in classroom activities. Brenda angers easily when she does not get her way and she tends to “boss” other children around. Some of the students are afraid of her behavior. Her mother is in jail, her father is not known, and Brenda lives with an aunt. .
Part 1 Assessment SummaryIn 500-750-words, summarize the fo.docxsherni1
Part 1: Assessment Summary
In 500-750-words, summarize the following:
What areas should an AAC assessment evaluate?
What areas of communication do AAC assessments address?
How do assessment results inform AAC strategies/techniques?
Identify AAC assessments used within your school or district and explain when each assessment would most appropriately be used.
Support your assessment summary with 1-3 scholarly resources.
Part 2: Case Studies
Read the following case studies to inform Part 2 of the assignment.
Case Study 1: Mandy
Mandy is a 3-year-old preschool student who has been diagnosed with ASD and is nonverbal. She is sensitive to loud noises and certain textures. She was recently referred to a child study team by the family physician. Her family doctor described her as having low muscle tone, delayed communication, and delayed motor skills. She uses her behavior and physicality for communicating needs. Mandy does point and reach for desired items, but she has not been able to reproduce any signs, despite her parents' attempts to teach her sign language for the past year. She often appears to be disengaged when playing or when her parents are encouraging her to sign. Her eye contact is minimal, tantrums are common, crying happens daily, and change is very difficult for her.
Case Study 2: Wilson
Wilson is an 11-year-old boy who was diagnosed with ASD as a toddler. He is physically healthy, but he is very sensitive to hot, cold, noises, and pain. He does not like crowds or lines and struggles with class assemblies, lunch time periods, and recesses. He is in a self-contained special education classroom on a public school campus and attends general education class for music only. He is capable of doing some general education class work, but his behavior is far too unpredictable to make further placement in a general education classroom feasible at this time. He can be impulsive and destructive when frustrated or overwhelmed. He is quite social and enjoys interacting with his peers in both settings; however, it can be difficult to discern when he will have a meltdown. He has tantrums and destroys property, and his participation in some aspects of school is limited. When changes in the schedule occur, such as school assemblies or fire drills, Wilson has a hard time adjusting and oftentimes tips over desks or kicks. He has not been able to attend the last two field trips due to his parents’ concerns for his safety.
Case Study 3: Cole
Cole is a 16-year-old boy with ASD and cognitive delays. He was born three weeks premature and required intensive neonatal care for six weeks after birth, but he is currently in good health. He passed all hearing and vision screenings. Cole uses gestures and a few verbal words to express his needs and wants; for example yes/no and hungry. He uses a few sign language gestures and some picture symbols, but mostly relies on a communication device in order to communicate with teachers, peers, and parents.
EDUC 521Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Per.docxgidmanmary
EDUC 521
Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP)
The Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance summarizes the results of assessments that identify the student’s interests, preferences, strengths, and areas of need. It also describes the effect of the student’s disability on his/her involvement and progress in the general education curriculum, and for preschool children, as appropriate, how the disability affects the student’s participation in appropriate activities. This includes the student’s performance and achievement in academic areas such as writing, reading, math, science, and history/social sciences. It also includes the student’s performance in functional areas, such as self-determination, social competence, communication, behavior, and personal management. Test scores, if included, should be self-explanatory or an explanation should be included, and the Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance should be written in objective, measurable terms, to the extent possible. There should be a direct relationship among the desired goals, the Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance, and all other components of the IEP.
Student’s Strengths, Preferences, and Interests
Elli Smith is an 8-year-old girl currently in the 2nd grade. Elli was found eligible for service for Specific Learning Disability. Elli also has asthma and needs access to her inhaler, as well as regular check-ins with the school nurse.
According to the psychological evaluation, Elli demonstrates an overall ability in the average range. She demonstrates substantially less developed long-term retrieval associative memory and auditory processing, specifically phonemic awareness. These relative weaknesses coupled with difficulties in the aspect of auditory processing, such as phonemic awareness, which is the understanding of the smallest units of sound (phonemes), might make the acquisition of reading difficult. Also, the spelling of unfamiliar words might also prove to be a challenging task. Elli’s social functioning, as assessed through rating scales, teacher interviews, and direct observation appears to be a challenging area. According to achievement assessment, Elli demonstrates average oral language skills, mathematics and written expression in the low average range with significant deficient range. Teacher reports indicate that Elli demonstrates an independent reading level of pre-primer 1. Her auditory comprehension is very good, but her word attack is very poor. She has received PALS remediation and Title I supports for reading for a period of 6 months and has made very minimal progress despite supplemental instruction interventions targeting her identified areas of deficit.
Student’s Areas of Need (Deficits that Require Supports)
Elli’s areas of need resulting from her disability related deficits include:
Decoding
Reading
Spelling
Written language
Prolonged or moderat ...
Question 4 Read the case study about Ms Zandi and then answer the fo.pdfclarityvision
Question 4 Read the case study about Ms Zandi and then answer the following questions. Ms
Zandi is the Grade 4 Social Science teacher at an urban school. She has 40 learners in her class
who come from diverse backgrounds. Over the first term of the year, she has acquired an in-
depth knowledge of her learners. She has become aware of the diversity amongst them in terms
of language proficiency, reading and writing competence, interests, learning preferences,
learning behaviours, attitudes to learning, motivational levels, prior knowledge and levels of
achievement in 7 INC3701/103/2023 numeracy. She has one learner, Mbali, who is hearing
impaired and underperforms in Social Sciences. Ms Zandi believes that Mbali can do better if
given support. Three learners are new to the school. From her assessments, Ms Zandi realises
that they are functioning below the grade level in Social Sciences. They have not mastered a lot
of the content and skills in the Grade 2 and 3 Social Sciences curricula. They are struggling with
reading and writing skills in the language of teaching and learning, which is English. Although
they are working hard, they need to be closely supervised especially during group work, or they
become playful and do not focus on the task at hand. Ms Zandi has four learners in her class who
are highly motivated and have a special liking for, curiosity about, and interest in Social
Sciences. Ms Zandi tries her best to stimulate them and provide them with a more enriching and
expanded curriculum. Njabulo appears to have developmental delays and, speaking to his
previous teachers, she learns that he has made progress but is below the grade level in most
subjects. In addition, she has Karabo in her class, a pleasant child who tries hard when Ms Zandi
works with him individually. He enjoys practical activities and working with manipulatives but
is easily distracted. He has gaps in Social Sciences learning and has not mastered some of the
content in the Grade 2 and 3 curricula. 4.1. What challenges does Ms Zandi face with the three
new learners in her class? [3] 4.2. Which support do you think Mbali should be given and why?
[3] 4.3. How would you support the four highly motivated learners in Ms Zandi's class who have
a special interest in Social Sciences? Mention four ways. [4] 4.4 Identify five strategies you
would suggest to Ms Zandi to ensure that all learners are included and that they are not
prejudged based on how they are grouped. [10] [20] Question 4 Read the case study about Ms
Zandi and then answer the following questions. Ms Zandi is the Grade 4 Social Science teacher
at an urban school. She has 40 leamers in her class who come from diverse backgrounds: Over
the first term of the year, she has acquired an in-depth knowledge of her learners. She has
become aware of the diversity amongst them in terms of language proficiency, reading and
writing competence, interests, learning prefertences, learning behaviours, atstudes to leaming.
moti.
Part 1 Assessment SummaryIn 500-750-words, summarize the fo.docxsherni1
Part 1: Assessment Summary
In 500-750-words, summarize the following:
What areas should an AAC assessment evaluate?
What areas of communication do AAC assessments address?
How do assessment results inform AAC strategies/techniques?
Identify AAC assessments used within your school or district and explain when each assessment would most appropriately be used.
Support your assessment summary with 1-3 scholarly resources.
Part 2: Case Studies
Read the following case studies to inform Part 2 of the assignment.
Case Study 1: Mandy
Mandy is a 3-year-old preschool student who has been diagnosed with ASD and is nonverbal. She is sensitive to loud noises and certain textures. She was recently referred to a child study team by the family physician. Her family doctor described her as having low muscle tone, delayed communication, and delayed motor skills. She uses her behavior and physicality for communicating needs. Mandy does point and reach for desired items, but she has not been able to reproduce any signs, despite her parents' attempts to teach her sign language for the past year. She often appears to be disengaged when playing or when her parents are encouraging her to sign. Her eye contact is minimal, tantrums are common, crying happens daily, and change is very difficult for her.
Case Study 2: Wilson
Wilson is an 11-year-old boy who was diagnosed with ASD as a toddler. He is physically healthy, but he is very sensitive to hot, cold, noises, and pain. He does not like crowds or lines and struggles with class assemblies, lunch time periods, and recesses. He is in a self-contained special education classroom on a public school campus and attends general education class for music only. He is capable of doing some general education class work, but his behavior is far too unpredictable to make further placement in a general education classroom feasible at this time. He can be impulsive and destructive when frustrated or overwhelmed. He is quite social and enjoys interacting with his peers in both settings; however, it can be difficult to discern when he will have a meltdown. He has tantrums and destroys property, and his participation in some aspects of school is limited. When changes in the schedule occur, such as school assemblies or fire drills, Wilson has a hard time adjusting and oftentimes tips over desks or kicks. He has not been able to attend the last two field trips due to his parents’ concerns for his safety.
Case Study 3: Cole
Cole is a 16-year-old boy with ASD and cognitive delays. He was born three weeks premature and required intensive neonatal care for six weeks after birth, but he is currently in good health. He passed all hearing and vision screenings. Cole uses gestures and a few verbal words to express his needs and wants; for example yes/no and hungry. He uses a few sign language gestures and some picture symbols, but mostly relies on a communication device in order to communicate with teachers, peers, and parents.
EDUC 521Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Per.docxgidmanmary
EDUC 521
Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP)
The Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance summarizes the results of assessments that identify the student’s interests, preferences, strengths, and areas of need. It also describes the effect of the student’s disability on his/her involvement and progress in the general education curriculum, and for preschool children, as appropriate, how the disability affects the student’s participation in appropriate activities. This includes the student’s performance and achievement in academic areas such as writing, reading, math, science, and history/social sciences. It also includes the student’s performance in functional areas, such as self-determination, social competence, communication, behavior, and personal management. Test scores, if included, should be self-explanatory or an explanation should be included, and the Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance should be written in objective, measurable terms, to the extent possible. There should be a direct relationship among the desired goals, the Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance, and all other components of the IEP.
Student’s Strengths, Preferences, and Interests
Elli Smith is an 8-year-old girl currently in the 2nd grade. Elli was found eligible for service for Specific Learning Disability. Elli also has asthma and needs access to her inhaler, as well as regular check-ins with the school nurse.
According to the psychological evaluation, Elli demonstrates an overall ability in the average range. She demonstrates substantially less developed long-term retrieval associative memory and auditory processing, specifically phonemic awareness. These relative weaknesses coupled with difficulties in the aspect of auditory processing, such as phonemic awareness, which is the understanding of the smallest units of sound (phonemes), might make the acquisition of reading difficult. Also, the spelling of unfamiliar words might also prove to be a challenging task. Elli’s social functioning, as assessed through rating scales, teacher interviews, and direct observation appears to be a challenging area. According to achievement assessment, Elli demonstrates average oral language skills, mathematics and written expression in the low average range with significant deficient range. Teacher reports indicate that Elli demonstrates an independent reading level of pre-primer 1. Her auditory comprehension is very good, but her word attack is very poor. She has received PALS remediation and Title I supports for reading for a period of 6 months and has made very minimal progress despite supplemental instruction interventions targeting her identified areas of deficit.
Student’s Areas of Need (Deficits that Require Supports)
Elli’s areas of need resulting from her disability related deficits include:
Decoding
Reading
Spelling
Written language
Prolonged or moderat ...
Question 4 Read the case study about Ms Zandi and then answer the fo.pdfclarityvision
Question 4 Read the case study about Ms Zandi and then answer the following questions. Ms
Zandi is the Grade 4 Social Science teacher at an urban school. She has 40 learners in her class
who come from diverse backgrounds. Over the first term of the year, she has acquired an in-
depth knowledge of her learners. She has become aware of the diversity amongst them in terms
of language proficiency, reading and writing competence, interests, learning preferences,
learning behaviours, attitudes to learning, motivational levels, prior knowledge and levels of
achievement in 7 INC3701/103/2023 numeracy. She has one learner, Mbali, who is hearing
impaired and underperforms in Social Sciences. Ms Zandi believes that Mbali can do better if
given support. Three learners are new to the school. From her assessments, Ms Zandi realises
that they are functioning below the grade level in Social Sciences. They have not mastered a lot
of the content and skills in the Grade 2 and 3 Social Sciences curricula. They are struggling with
reading and writing skills in the language of teaching and learning, which is English. Although
they are working hard, they need to be closely supervised especially during group work, or they
become playful and do not focus on the task at hand. Ms Zandi has four learners in her class who
are highly motivated and have a special liking for, curiosity about, and interest in Social
Sciences. Ms Zandi tries her best to stimulate them and provide them with a more enriching and
expanded curriculum. Njabulo appears to have developmental delays and, speaking to his
previous teachers, she learns that he has made progress but is below the grade level in most
subjects. In addition, she has Karabo in her class, a pleasant child who tries hard when Ms Zandi
works with him individually. He enjoys practical activities and working with manipulatives but
is easily distracted. He has gaps in Social Sciences learning and has not mastered some of the
content in the Grade 2 and 3 curricula. 4.1. What challenges does Ms Zandi face with the three
new learners in her class? [3] 4.2. Which support do you think Mbali should be given and why?
[3] 4.3. How would you support the four highly motivated learners in Ms Zandi's class who have
a special interest in Social Sciences? Mention four ways. [4] 4.4 Identify five strategies you
would suggest to Ms Zandi to ensure that all learners are included and that they are not
prejudged based on how they are grouped. [10] [20] Question 4 Read the case study about Ms
Zandi and then answer the following questions. Ms Zandi is the Grade 4 Social Science teacher
at an urban school. She has 40 leamers in her class who come from diverse backgrounds: Over
the first term of the year, she has acquired an in-depth knowledge of her learners. She has
become aware of the diversity amongst them in terms of language proficiency, reading and
writing competence, interests, learning prefertences, learning behaviours, atstudes to leaming.
moti.
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Laura flores student profile and school demographic report 10 03
1. School Demographic and Student Profile Report
(maximum two single spaced pages)
Your name: Laura Flores Date report submitted: October 03, 2012
School Demographic Information
School name: Central Elementary School School phone: (208)-468-4611
Grade levels at the school: Kindergarten-fifth Number of students: 401
Number of teachers at the school: 17 Number of special educators: 2
Percentage of student “free/reduced lunch” eligibility: 79.05% since 2011
Number of students on IEPs: 23
Student Profile
Student name (pseudonym only): Billy
Student age: 6
Student grade level (if applicable): First
Student sex (boy/girl): Boy
Student disability category (for special education eligibility):
Development Delay (6-9)
Present levels of educational performance (an overall general sense of the student’s most
significant academic and behavioral strengths and needs):
Billy was first placed on an IEP when he was in kindergarten. Currently he is in the
process for being tested for a diagnosis, and is currently not on medications.
Social/behavioral- Billy likes to be on the computer and is able to learn academically,
but he does not like to do seat work. He will usually do the opposite of what is asked from
him. When he gets frustrated Billy will complain, yell, hit, kick, or head butt students or
adults. Billy has a difficult time with transitioning especially if he does not like the
activity. He has 4 to 5 melt downs per day.
2. Math/Reading/Language- Billy’s favorite learning activity is being on the computer. He
is able to focus on it for longs periods of times and do it independently. He is able to
learn on the computer, but has difficulty functioning in the classroom. He dislikes seat
work, and will not complete task without one to one help. This appears to be due to
attention difficulties and choosing not to do the work. With one to one help Billy will only
complete about 70% of his work. The amount of help that he has received in kindergarten
will not be the same in first grade.
Communication-As a kindergartner Billy has shown improvements and regressions
during the first few months of receiving services. He seemed to respond to explanations
that are accompanied with visuals supports as well as hands on activities. Billy was able
to meet his receptive/expressive language goals but had difficulty meeting his pragmatic
(social) language goals.
Typical amount of time (if any) each day or each week that the student leaves the general
educational classroom for specialized services:
Billy is leaves the classroom for social skills, language therapy, pre-academics, reading
and writing, math for services as follows:
Social skills-40 minutes a week at 20 minute sessions for twice a week.
Language therapy-60 minutes a week at 30 minute sessions for twice a week.
Pre-academics-120 minutes a week at 60 minute sessions for twice a week.
Reading/writing -300 minutes a week at 60 minute sessions for five times a week
Math-150 minutes a week at 30 minute sessions for five times a week.
Billy spends 670 minutes total outside of the general education classroom and in the
special education room.
Types of special education, specialized services, or adaptations/accommodations that the
student presently receives:
Social/behavioral- Due to Billy having violent behaviors he needs small group or
individual specially designed instruction in social skills (transition, following rules, ext.)
Reading/Writing Language/Math-Billy requires small group direct instruction combined
with a behavior intervention plan in order for him to complete academics tasks or
assignments that are appropriate to his grade level.