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I chose this student because she is performing significantly below grade level, particularly in early literacy skills. She does not yet recognize all of her letter names or sounds, which has made it difficult for her to begin developing foundational reading skills. In addition, she has been absent quite frequently throughout the school year. I am interested in exploring whether her academic struggles are primarily due to these frequent absences or if there may be other underlying factors contributing to her low performance. By focusing on this student, I hope to better understand her needs and determine the most effective interventions to support her progress.

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I chose this student because she is currently below grade level in reading and writing. She struggles significantly with reading and often needs extra help to understand the material. Additionally she tends to get distracted easily and sometimes chooses not to complete her work, requiring constant redirection. Despite these challenges she shows moments of engagement when the tasks are directly connected to her interests. (Angelina Torres)

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The student I chose shows amazing perseverance in his efforts to learn. I am so proud of how hard he tries, even when he does not understand something immediately. We have been struggling with getting him to participate in full class conversations for a while now, and he recently began to raise his hand and volunteer more information. We are so proud of him! We managed to get him to feel more comfortable sharing by encouraging peer discussion on a subject before asking for the entire class to participate.

Delaney Wright

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I chose this student because I see great potential in them despite the challenges they face. Their background and personal experiences have shaped the way they approach learning, and I want to better understand how to support their unique needs. By focusing on their strengths, I hope to help build their confidence and encourage their academic growth. It’s important to me to create a learning environment where they feel seen, valued, and empowered to succeed. -Julia Matteucci

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I chose my particular student because he is very behind academically. He is reading at a 1st grade reading level and has only gone up one reading level since the beginning of the school year. Additionally, he goes to a reading group throughout the day which affects his time in class because by the time he comes back, he has missed half of the lesson and it takes him a while to get back on track. Also, he has a lot more potential in Math than ELA, so I would want to investigate more on why he struggles with reading so much. He has a bit of behavioral issues but it is not extreme.

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The student I chose typically does not struggle academically but has been showing some behavior issues in the classroom that have raised concerns about their future academics. From my observations and conversations with my mentor, I have seen that the student shows off-task behaviors more often than usual. This off task behavior is leading to a lack of completion of their work as well as a loss of engagement during lessons. This student is also developing a defensive attitude when teachers approach him to try and get him to follow directions. I hope to come up with strategies and a plan to better support him and improve his behaviors in class.

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The student that I choose was a student who does has serious behavioral issues in the classroom. I feel that sometimes his outbursts don't allow for all the other students to learn. How are we supposed to teach 26 students when 1 student is causing lots of chaos. This student does have moments where they show focus and respect but has a hard time with work completion. He is high in math and low in SLA. Since I am in a bilingual classroom I can see how this student struggles with the language barriers. We have currently a behavior system in place but has a small effect on his overall behavior.

-Roselia Herrera

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Sayra Sanchez

I chose my student because they are very behind academically wise. The only problem with this student is the language barrier. They are very bright and I don't want them to get discouraged because of the language. I have been working with this student since the beginning of the year but there is only a limited amount of time that I can work with them so it does make it a bit harder. I want this student to have extra support to get her through that obstacle. I believe that with more of that one on one support she will be able to progress in her studies.

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I chose my student because, despite the challenges he faces, he consistently shows effort that truly stands out. Even though reading is a struggle for him, he never allows his difficulties to stop him from completing assignments. He always puts in the effort to do his best, asking for help when needed and working hard to try and understand the material. He may not always get the answers right away, but he doesn’t give up, and that effort is something that I admire. His preference for sitting near my desk shows his desire to stay focused and get the support he needs. My student's positive attitude and perseverance are inspiring and remind me of the importance of nurturing a student’s effort, not just their academic results. He brings a unique energy to the classroom, and I want to help him continue to grow and succeed in any way I can.

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Belen Flores

I have my student as AHH, I chose this student because through my observations and data I have noticed that they are a grade below level on all areas of instruction. This student has a lot of potential but likes getting attention through maladaptive behavior. He likes to be class clown and loves to make his presence known. Although he does have aid and support through tutors and small groups this student is hard to work with because he often has a closed mind. He gets purposely distracted or loses motivation and gives up. He does not allow himself to be aided at times. He tries denying he needs support.

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I chose this specific student because through my observations, I have noticed he is the most behind academically and behaviorally compared to the rest of the class. This student in particular shows their academic strengths through verbal understanding. If asked a letter sound or number they immediately remember and make connections. I believe with more one-on-one and getting the support he requires he could be at the kinder level academically by the end of the school year. He has had an SST meeting, yet the process has been slow and no results have been shared. Everyone in our class is doing everything possible to support and help not only all our students, but this student specifically reach his full potential and prepare him for the upcoming grade.

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I chose this specific student because of the ongoing academic and behavioral challenges he faces. I want to understand the root causes of his behavior and find effective strategies to support him. Although some of the interventions we've tried so far have had limited success, I am committed to exploring different approaches that might work better for him. By addressing these issues, not only will this student benefit, but the overall learning environment will improve as well. His behavior sometimes disrupts the class and hinders learning for his peers, and my goal is to find solutions that will allow all students to thrive.

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I chose my student because he is academically behind grade level compared to the rest of the class and has behavior problems. Although he is behind grade level and has demonstrated behavior problems this student is in no IEP. This student has been academically low since kindergarten and no teacher has ever had an SST for him which is what stood out to me and my mentor teacher.

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I chose HU, an 8-year-old 3rd grader, because he has a unique combination of strengths and challenges. While he excels in math, he struggles with reading comprehension and social interactions, particularly in understanding sarcasm, jokes, and social cues with his peers. His behavior also stands out, as he frequently speaks out of turn and makes noises, making it difficult for him to focus. HU is currently receiving speech services and behavioral support, but I want to explore additional strategies to help him improve his reading skills and social understanding.

-Kassidy Oliva

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I choose my student based on my own observations and a conversation with my mentor. We had both been watching this student and had seen some difficulties the student had been facing. We wanted to monitor and see ways we could better support the student. Through this assignment I was able to implement some strategies to support them while also having a better understanding of how their challenges can impact their academically.

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I chose my focal student because I could see a lot of potential in him. Whenever he doesn't understand something within a lesson, he tends to daydream, so he loses what the whole lesson is about. My mentor teacher or myself has to remind him to pay attention to the lesson a good amount of the time to prevent this from happening. It's not that he doesn't want to learn, he just gets intimidated and can't help but lose focus. With lessons that are easier to understand for him, he is very motivated and involved. Overall, he's a very motivated student; he just falls behind in a lot of his academics, and I feel like with just a little bit more help, he'll improve a ton.

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The student I choose was a student that struggles in class and is far behind from the students around him. This student has a hard time focusing. The students has also improve by know asking for help which I feel like shows us that it is not the motivation lacking but the support. He need more support to see him improve and grow.

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I chose my focal student because he is always asking for assistance on his work well before he even starts on his independent assignments. I have to remind him that he needs to try and put effort in completing the work on his own before he is asking for help. Student is capable of completing work but at times does struggle and can fall off task. The student has an IEP in speech as well and I am eager to learn how speech intervention (twice a week) will translate into this student's academic and social success in the classroom. How can I, as the student teacher, help support his communication, learning needs, and confidence?

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Meg Boman

I chose my student because he was someone who stood out to me right when I walked in the classroom on day 1. He is the type of student who does not want to do any work but wants school to come easy to him without putting in any effort. My student struggles with focusing, staying on task, and is easily distracted while in the classroom. One on one instruction is the most beneficial for him but can hurt the other students in the classroom who also need help and attention.

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I chose my student because I feel like we have exhausted most of our resources and still do not feel like we are doing this student justice. We are doing everything that we can do to keep him going and not leave him too behind. However, this is inevitable and almost impossible as he struggles to do anything on his own. My student really struggles with retention in almost all content areas and cannot seem to get a rhythm going. We feel that it was motivation at first, but after working with him one-on-one for quite some time, there is definitely something there that I feel we do not have experience in or the knowledge to be able to provide the support he requires. He is just so behind that there is going to have to be a lot of work done to get him to even be at the beginning of third grade/ We really just want to have this student reach their full potential, and if not possible, then it would be nice to know in what ways we can help him.

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The student I chose is very kind, quiet, and tries very hard, but falls short. I recently learned that her parents disallow her recess until she's caught up on her assignments, and I was shocked to find out that she wasn't. Judging by her behavior in the classroom, I thought she was conscientious, grasped materials quickly, and submitted everything on time, but this wasn't the case. She is easily distracted, easily flustered, get's very frustrated with herself, and it's hard to watch when she is trying so hard. I had some time with her during a small group lesson and I got to see another side. She was frustrated and flustered, but she was also proud once she grasped it. She is definitely capable, just seems easily distracted by the classroom dynamic.

She is also somewhat withdrawn from her classmates. She doesn't seem very interested in forming friendships with them, or perhaps she hasn't been able to because she spends her recesses in the classroom catching up on work. She seems lonely, but benefits from collaboration with her classmates.

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I chose my focal student because even after implementing accommodations and interventions, this student is still struggling. My focal student struggles with long term retention for mathematics and reading. When we review mathematics from the week before, my focal student struggles to stay on task and is easily distracted. Even with small group and one-on-one support, my focal student's scores have dropped significantly.

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I chose this particular student, because I see how much he's struggling, and despite his struggles he still tries his best to do well in school. This student needs academic support as he struggles to retain information and forgets the material learned in class quickly and has a difficult time communicating due to his speech impediment. He does see a Speech pathologist that has been giving him that one-on-one support to help him develop speech and better his communication skills, and in class one-on-one support is given to help him progress academically. I try my best to help this student as much as I can, during small groups I incorporate small learning games, as this gives me the ability to address specific needs and having the student feel comfortable to participate and speak than in a full class setting where the student rarely participates.

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I chose M because it is difficult to tell what she knows and does not know. She participates during whole-group instructions and will blurt out answers, however, when working independently, she copies her peers' work or struggles to stay on task. Recently, she was found eating crayons several times after being told not to. On her tests, she will claim she knows nothing. However, her mother says otherwise. During weekly test assessments, she will guess her work just to finish before recess. She works well in small-group or one-to-one instructions. M is a bright student, and I'd like to see her try her best on her work. I believe she can do better when instructed in a small group. I believe she can be more successful when given maximum effort on her work and tests.

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The student struggles to read and has behavior issues in class. They have a tough time focusing in class. This student is our lowest and continues to score academically low. We continue to give this student 1:1 or small group where they are always with someone and get the attention and support they need. I hope to be able to give him as much support as he needs to be more successful in class.

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I chose this particular student because of his unique learning needs and behaviors, which have presented challenges in the classroom. He is a male student with autism, and his difficulties with attention, social interactions, and emotional regulation often affect his academic performance and engagement. While he demonstrates some strengths, such as being able to focus during one-on-one or small group work, he struggles with staying on task during group activities, following instructions, and completing assignments independently. His attention-seeking behaviors and tendency to leave his seat without permission have become significant barriers to his learning. I believe that by addressing these specific concerns, we can better support his progress and development.

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I chose this student because they are struggling most in math, especially with staying focused and completing assignments. Despite these challenges, they show effort and improve with extra support. With more help, I believe they can make progress.

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This week, you will showcase your chosen student. Why did you choose them? Think about what stood out to you.

The reason I choose this student is because ever since switching to this new school site I drastically wanted to help her. Academically she needs a lot of support and when it comes to behavior she needs constant redirection. I really appreciate how she still tries to participate in discussions which makes me want to help her even more.

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I chose this student because this student has been struggling academically, socially, and emotionally. This student has a very hard time focusing and staying awake due to his ADHD medication. This has affected his learning and he is currently below grade level in all areas. We have noticed he does better when we provide one-on-one help but sometimes it is hard to do that. Not only does he struggle to focus but gets frustrated and triggered very easily. When this happens he tends to aggressively yell and kick anything near him. This student does not know how to properly manage his emotions. This student would benefit greatly from additional support and services.

-Yarely Ruiz

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I chose this student because of his resilience and enthusiasm for learning, despite the challenges posed by his ADHD. His ability to maintain focus during lessons and participation in class activities have been improving. He always has a positive attitude and willingness to help classmates create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment.

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The reason I choose my student is because he is drastically below grade level. He gets very distracted and often off task. He has a hard time staying on task due to not focusing. I hope that proving additional support for the student, such as redirecting him will help him stay on task. My mentor and I are implementing various ways to support him in the effort to keep him focused and on task. He struggles academically due to his attention challenge. He is making progress and with additional support he will continue to advance.

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I chose this student because this is my student that struggles the most academically. My student is already on an IEP. Academically, he's tested at a Kindergarten level. In class, he struggles to pay attention and follow along with what's currently being discussed. Additionally, he struggles copying things down, is incapable of reading and retaining information on his own without the help of someone reading it to him, and takes longer than necessary to write things. He is lacking throughout every aspect of class, but I can tell he's trying, especially when his excitement shows in science and math when he solves a problem on his own. Despite how much he struggles, I know he's capable of doing great things, and I want to help get him to a point where he can be a leader for his peers.

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My focal student is a male fifth grade student. The reason he was chosen to be my focal student is because I noticed the only time he was engaged in academics were when it was math instructional time or the class was playing booklet to review math as a whole group. My goal is to create a learning environment that's tailored to his needs and interests, and to help him feel empowered and engaged. He is, according to our testing, in the first percentile in math and the eighth percentile in reading. One of his academic strengths would be math. L.R. pays more attention during math lessons than any other lesson. I could say he can solve math problems quickly, but math word problems are harder to solve for him. He is able to solve math word

problems if they are read to him several times and at a slow pace. He is a great collaborator and a team member. He encourages think-pair-share in his group frequently. He is great at keeping his classmates on task. He usually volunteers a lot when it comes to math, but with

other subjects he shies away. Based on my observations, L.R. is a visual learner and has really low reading comprehension.

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The reason my mentor teacher and I picked this student was because it is very difficult to get her to focus on any task for more than two minutes. She is defiant and will refuse to sit on her Dot on the carpet or at her seat. And then sometimes she will sit next to the dot or stand at her seat. When we were testing her, she was supposed to say what letter was on the computer screen. She would say some of them and then start talking about her home life in the middle of the test. I have asked her to sing the ABCs for me and she will start and then about five letter letters and she will start to tell me a story that has popped in her head. I’m very curious to see if I can help her this semester.

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I chose this student because I’ve noticed that with consistent guidance, he tends to be more engaged and successful in class. His challenges with sleep, attention, and staying on task have stood out to me, and I believe it's important to find strategies to better support him. I’ve also observed that he responds well to small group work and peer support, which motivates me to find more opportunities for him to engage in a focused environment.

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The reason I chose my student is because after observing them they have demonstrated frustration when not understanding material. The parent has been informed about the potential of beginning a SST for this student for various reasons. I hope to support this student because there is a lot of potential to help them succeed, especially with one-on-one support.

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I chose this student for this project because, despite having mild autism, she has great potential to be a bright student. Her primary challenges are social and emotional, which can affect her learning and interactions with her peers. I genuinely believe she is making progress and is on the right path to improvement.

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I chose this particular student because he presents both academic and social-emotional challenges that impact his learning and interactions with peers. He is behind in reading, writing, and math, which makes it harder for him to keep up with his classmates. He was recently diagnosed with autism, and sometimes he struggles to understand directions and stay focused. He often needs extra support to complete his work and stay engaged in lessons. He enjoys talking with peers and sharing his interests, but difficulties with social cues and occasional outbursts, like pushing during recess, can make it hard for him to build strong friendships. Despite these challenges, he has many strengths. He is enthusiastic about topics he enjoys, and loves to draw. By focusing on this student, I hope to implement strategies that support both his academic progress and social development, helping him gain confidence and skills to succeed in the classroom.- Melissa Rios

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The student I chose is testing at an emerging kindergarten level and could really benefit from one-on-one help. He is currently undergoing a SST after being removed from intervention due to behaviors. This student has difficulties with reading and math. He can recognize and read numbers 1-9 but numbers above ten he reads them backwards. For example, 17 is read as 71. He is also unable to read kindergarten sight words.

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I chose the student I did because my mentor recently referred her for an IEP. The student has difficulties reading and writing. She cannot read a complete sentence, and for writing, she mirrors the letters, making it hard to understand. Her reading level is at 0.5-1 and we do not want her to keep falling behind.

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The student that I chose academic low, low motivation, and attention span. The student does not have any IEP or 504 Plan, but the student needs constant reminders and helps within given tasks. I know that I can help the students in ELA, Math, Hmong (DI classroom), and motivation with positive reinforcements. In order to help the student, I need to know more about the student's background information and beyond test scores and data. I need to build a positive relationship to let the student know that I am here to support the student academically and SEL. The student is one of the two students that are low in iReady and FSA data. I discussed with the teacher about how the student took the iReady tests as if it was a game, "click, click," without reading the passages, questions and answers. The student is always the last to brainstorm ideas to write and the student could only write three to four words max. Whereas, the other students in the same red group writes more.

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Emanuel Alvarado

I chose this student because I feel like she's slipping through the cracks, and I want to make sure she gets the support she needs before her struggles become bigger issues. After talking it over with my mentor teacher, we both agreed she would benefit from some extra attention. She’s very quiet and doesn’t ask for help, which means her difficulties often go unnoticed. She also tends to be antisocial and keeps to herself, which makes it harder for her to connect with others or ask for help when she needs it.

She’s having a hard time in both math and ELA, but her biggest challenge is in math. She struggles with basic operations like addition, subtraction, and division. These are fundamental skills that she needs to build on, and without a solid grasp of them, it’s difficult for her to move forward in math. This has been affecting her confidence, and she gets stuck on things that other students might be able to move through more easily.

That being said, I’ve noticed that when she gets more individualized attention, she makes some progress. During one-on-one sessions or when she’s in a small group, she seems more comfortable and is able to understand things better. These smaller settings seem to help her focus and feel less overwhelmed. She’s been more confident in asking questions and working through problems when she’s in a more supportive environment.

I’m hopeful that with more of this focused support, she’ll continue to improve. It’s clear that when she gets the right kind of help, she can make progress, and I think it will help her build the skills and confidence she needs to succeed.

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I chose the student I did because my Mentor teacher and I agree that he has come such a long way in such a short time that he would only keep improving if we could find the right support he needs. He recently came to the U.S. and despite the fears and uncertainty he will experience he continues to rival his classmates, as well as impresses them to where it motivates others to keep trying just as he is doing. Lastly, I chose this student because I hope to guide him in succeeding and learning new things both inside the classroom and out in the real world so he can navigate it better.

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The student I chose for this assignment has an IEP for speech, but he could benefit from additional academic support as well. He struggles with staying focused and is one of the students who is academically behind. He can only count up to 9 and recognizes only the numbers 3, 4, 5, and 6, which affects his ability in math, where he is unable to add or subtract. He is also unable to blend CVC words, although he knows most to all of the letter sounds, which affects his reading skills. At the beginning of the year, we started an SST and have documented progress and concerns weekly. He has several interventions, including one-on-one sessions with the mentor teacher and myself, RTI small groups Monday through Thursday for 30 minutes, speech therapy once or twice a week for 30 minutes, Reading Mastery Monday through Friday for 30 minutes a day, and tutoring Monday through Friday for 20 minutes after school. I will continue to work with him daily, but my hope is that we can find a solution or some additional support for this student.

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I chose this student because I am interested to support his growth and understanding his unique learning needs. His determination stands out to me and despite his struggles, he has a strong willingness to participate. I think providing targeted support will help him build confidence and the skills he needs to be successful. He is actively involved in his work and I am excited to help him achieve everything he works toward.

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I chose this student for this assignment because I observed that he could really benefit from the extra support, particularly in areas where he struggles, such as reading and staying focused. When I mentioned to my mentor I chose this student, she was very glad because she agreed that he needed the support as she is trying to actively take the steps to get him tested and put on an SST. Despite his distractibility, he is a very sweet and motivated student who shows a strong willingness to learn when given the appropriate guidance. I also noticed that he excels in math and PE, which highlights his potential when working in a structured environment. By providing him with targeted support in areas of need, I believe he will continue to make progress and build confidence in his academic skills.

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The student I chose is someone and my mentor teacher noticed that needed to be tested and put on an SST. This student comes to class every day and tries her best yet her scores are always the lowest in the class. When we did our testing for math and reading she was very behind the students in our class. When looking at her reading score she is at a first-grade level. We do work with her in small groups and one-on-one but the students still struggle. This student struggles in math and writing. She does try to understand what is being taught and the lesson we are teaching. This student we believe has some processing difficulty which is why she is struggling. This student is in reading intervention and also in tutoring. I’m hoping by the end of the year we can get her on a SST.

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I chose my student because I really feel like his is falling through the cracks of our education system. While his peers seem to be improving in both ELA and math, he seems to be in a bit of a plateau. My mentor and I have both noticed that his attention span has been decreasing and his scores in ELA and math have not been improving as they should be. We have actually been discussing a plan to help this student out before I started this project, so it has been really helpful to go through this assignment and think about why we are wanting to nominate this student for intervention.Our goal is to help him boost his grades and get him on grade level before the end of the year.

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I have choose this student for my observation. He is such a sweet boy that has so much potential. He seems to be very confused in class. He is still learning how to navigate himself to find which group he's in during centers. He seems to always be lost during recess. He always has a group of girls helping him get in line when it time. He is improving however at a slower rate time from peers. Student does have an IEP, in speech. I have talked with mentor and we both think he speak at home a different language that is not Spanish or English. We have not really been able to speak with mom as much as we would like too. I hope with my observations I will find out more details on how to further support student.

Jeanette Torres

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I choose my student because I noticed that this student gets easily distracted by his peers, things outside of class, or loses focus to easily. When doing whole class instruction I've noticed that he loses focus easily and tends to stay off task for longs periods of time. Student also has a hard time communicating. Me and my mentor teacher were discussing that an IEP for this student with be a great idea. This student does not have an IEP. In class we give him support one on one and we redirect a lot but I believe this student needs accommodations to support his learning. I believe speech and more support one on one will benefit him. These past few weeks ever since starting this assignment I've worked with him and live noticed a big change. His communication skills have gotten better as well as his focus.

Cecilia Moran

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I chose my student because I have observed him and noticed that he gets easily distracted and zones out during instructional time. My mentor and I have noticed that he appears to have no motivation to do schoolwork and finds anything to distract him, which affects his ability to complete his classwork and independent assignments. Additionally, we have noticed that the student is struggling a bit academically, but he is not receiving any support other than small groups, which is why I wanted to focus on this particular student, to see if some interventions could help this student in his ability to focus and complete his work.

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I chose my student because they have a tough time with behavior and social interactions, which makes it harder for them to participate in class. I wanted to take a closer look at what works and what doesn’t when it comes to helping the student succeed. Hopefully, this will give me a better understanding of how I can support students with similar challenges in the future.

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I was fortunate enough to be able to stay in the same 3rd grade placement all year. The student I chose was solely chosen for academic purposes. She is not a problem behaviorally. She is very attentive in the classroom setting and engaged in the lesson, despite the work being very challenging for her. Also, she has established good relationships with students in the class and is very respectful. Towards the beginning of the year, my mentor teacher made a referral for this student to be evaluated. The student that I chose is academically two grade levels below in both reading, writing, and math. This student cannot write a complete sentence. On a recent writing performance task, the students were tasked with a narrative writing prompt. The student did not use any capital letters, punctuation, multiple words were misspelled, and student exhibits inability to write logical thought processes. Her writing consisted of incoherent, random thoughts. In math, the student struggles with counting by 2s, 5s, 10s, and does not comprehend place value. She has been receiving SST support since November and we are currently waiting for the preliminary IEP.

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I chose a student that is pretty low in both math and reading. The student normally scores low on tests and does not seem fully engaged or aware of the lessons being taught to her. We have been thinking of ways to get her to become more engaged in the lessons and find ways to help her become more motivated in her school work. I chose her because after a few weeks of grading student work, I have seen a significant change in everyone else's grades but hers stayed in the same range it has always been in. -Joua Xiong

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I chose a student who I have noticed struggles with focusing, completing work, and following directions. I was surprised to learn that he does not receive any services. At the beginning of the school year, his mother mentioned that he was diagnosed with autism by his doctor, but when the teacher asked her to bring the paperwork to the office, she later stated that she was planning to take him to the doctor to get started on the process. My mentor teacher is currently waiting for those results. This student is very smart and performs slightly above grade level, but he requires a lot of one-on-one support and frequent redirection. There have been days when the student does not complete any work because he struggles to stay focused. Instead of asking for help, he will sometimes write 'coming soon' on his paper when he can't focus. I would like to find strategies to support this student because as he moves to third grade the work load is only going to increase.

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I chose this student because I believe he would benefit from being placed on an IEP to receive the support he needs. This student has trouble staying in his square on the carpet. The moment eyes are off of him he ends up by the classroom door or walking around. This student needs one-on-one when it comes to completing assignments. He gets distracted very easily. I see potential in this student and noticed he works well with a teacher/aide.

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The student I chose for this assignment is a student that has kind of been on our radar since the beginning of the school year. We noticed that when she speaks, it sounds almost like she is mumbling, or speaking very quickly without sounding out the last sounds in her words. It is really hard to understand what she is saying. She has made very little progress with her identifying uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and counting. Even when we work one on one with her, if I ask her a question right after something we reviewed, she won’t understand. I am not sure if it is because she has a short attention span, comprehension, or if it is because she has trouble retaining information. Overall, we have no behavioral problems with her, she is always in good spirits.

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I chose this kindergarten student because this is his 3rd year in school (he has been in different learning programs), and he isn't growing academically. He has an SST in place, but even then, his scores are far below average. He is easily distracted and his attention span is short. I know that I can help this student by providing one-on-one support. I say this because when someone is sitting near him and constantly redirecting him and telling him what specifically to do, he can easily stay on task and try his best.

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The student I chose is academically low and shows no signs of significant improvement. He stood out to me because he is categorized as an IEP student, but the classroom teacher has not been instructed on ways to accommodate the student, nor has she been clarified on the student's needs. There was an issue with staff, which has delayed all IEP meetings, and they get canceled every time the meeting comes closer. The student is receiving speech therapy, which has also been an issue with constant changes in therapists. I also chose this student because he is constantly distracted and very behind compared to his peers.

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The student I chose is average in academics and does not display bad behavior, but struggles in the social and emotional category. She is shy, withdrawn, reserved, and has very few friends. Her aunt has permanent guardianship, her father is deceased, and her mother has been previously incarcerated. She is and English Learner and does receive speech services. She has also received some grief counseling services through the school, but I believe she could benefit from more services, such as Transitions or CSI. She also struggles with her confidence and engaging in the classroom. I hope to provide some academic support as well as some emotional and social support.

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I chose this student, because of the variety of areas they struggle with in a school context. Academically, they are 3-4 grade levels behind their peers. Social-emotionally, they struggle to interact acceptably with peers and teachers. They are at the age where peer influence is becoming a strong motivator in their life, thus adding to their negative behavior instances. All around, I believe further intervention would be very beneficial for this student's success.

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I chose a student who I have noticed to be a struggling reader all year long. In the beginning of the year, I was surprised to learn that this student does not receive any services and he was only on a waitlist for an SST meeting. I have worked with this student in small groups and effort is absolutely not his problem, he is just lacking foundational skills that he needs in order to shine. He tries his best, he focuses and doesn't get distracted easily (which is saying a lot for a sixth grader!). I am hoping that through this assignment, I can work a bit harder to identify ways to help this student shine.

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I chose this student because she struggles a lot academically, and she doesn't have an IEP plan. Since the beginning of the school year my mentor teacher and I noticed that she wasn't learning as fast as the other students, and that she has a lack of comprehension. I've been working with this student for a while, and one day she knows all of the letter sounds or numbers, and the next day she doesn't know them. I think that this student will really benefit with one-on-one learning because I'll make sure that she is paying attention in class.

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I chose this student because I believe that an IEP would help support this student. Recently he has not been wanting to do work or participate. We have a hard time getting him to focus. Also behavior is a problem so I think that this would also help him. We have clip downs and clip up in our class for behavior. This behavior chart does not work for him. He does not care if he has to clip down. If he clips down three times then it is a parent call home. The other day we told him that we would call home because he didn't want to do his work. This was after repeating several times that he needed to finish his comprehension questions. We had him clip down once because he was just sitting there. We have reached out and asked him if he needs help on his work. After my teacher talked to him, we were able to get him to work at my small table with a few other students. This student does well with one on one help. As soon as he finds the problem hard, he shuts down and doesn't do it. He needs guided help. Also he shuts down and starts crying when he is frustrated. He struggles in math and writing.

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The student I chose struggles academically. They do not have an IEP plan in place. This student needs one-on-one support while doing their work. They struggle with reading, writing, and spelling. The main concern is this student doesn't understand or know the basics of a kindergartener. They are in second grade and is my lowest grading student. This student will benefit with accommodations and one-on-one learning.

-Victoria Custodio

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Chloe Pence

I chose this student because she has made little growth based off the interventions we have given her. Additionally she is becoming frustrated more frequently because while we are progressing through 2nd grade material she is lacking the foundations in her first grade material leaving her behind in a sense. This student also has some behavioral issues we think are a reason for her falling behind in class. My mentor and I believe if we could get support for her behaviors she could showcase more growth and possibly close her learning gap

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The student I selected was due to the students behavior in the classroom environment. This student struggles with impulse control in the classroom, primarily causing distractions in the classroom environment. Focusing on developing this students behavior is an important reason as to why this student needs support in the classroom as it will gear them for long term success. -Justin Beal

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Carlos Hernandez

I chose this student because this student lacks motivation and is below grade level on all subjects but seems to be interested and motivated to read. This student loves to read and talk about what is being read with friends and teachers. She even creates book trailers to suggest students to read books like her. Although she loves reading, she lacks in other subjects such as math and writing which could be lack of motivation. This student has been pulled to do small group instruction but still struggles. This student can be successful with the right support and right motivation to succeed. One on one work can greatly help this student.

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I have chosen this student because I believe he will benefit the most out of intervention. He is one of the few students that is far below grade level. This student can identify 1/29 letter sounds, 5 numbers, and knows one letter sound. I am in a kindergarten placement, and the average student knows most of the letter sounds and can identify most of the numbers. The student is often off task and easily distracted during carpet time. This is where I see a concern, because this is where most of the learning happens. Due to him being easily distracted and off task, he is not retaining any information.

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The student that I chose is someone that I think needs that extra one-on-one support while doing his work and following along with lessons and instructions. I have noticed that this student gets distracted easily and likes to get up and wonder around the classroom to get tissues or try to use the restroom. Lately, this student has had no motivation to do his work and his behavior has gotten bad inside and outside of the classroom. My mentor teacher and I have decided to put him on a behavior chart (smiley faces and sad faces) for the whole day and it has been helping little by little. This student is currently below grade level and receives reading intervention and small groups daily. During math, I sometimes pull this student to the back to complete his work and most of the time it is still a struggle but he gets it done slowly. My mentor teacher and I are trying to get him on a SST currently.

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I chose Student A because she needs one-on-one support and it's going to be beneficial for her because she is a smart girl, but she will benefit from having extra support. For example, her biggest  academic struggle is math. I have noticed that for state testing she needs to have her math facts with her because this will be an extra support but since she has not been in any plan this could not happen. There is something that is going on with her that impacts her learning but she hasn’t had a diagnosis. She struggles with understanding direction and there needs to be a lot of repetition and hand-on activities. When we give her long problems she loses all and gets stuck. She gets confused more than normal, but she has a lot of potential and she just needs more support.

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I chose this specific student because I believe that with one-on-one support, she can become more successful. She is currently reading below grade level and is given extra group reading support. She is also low in her math scores, but I think this is mainly because she lacks focus at times. I have noticed that she is easily distracted during math lessons, but when I work with her one-on-one and explain things more slowly, she understands the concepts. My mentor also has a few concerns about this particular student and is thinking about requesting a SST, student study team.

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The student that I chose is someone who I have worked with since the start of the school year. I have noticed behavior needs that the student displays inside the classroom. I felt like there wasn't enough being done to motivate the student to work through strong emotions that are affecting them academically. They struggle so much when it comes to learning that they shut down because they feel like they aren't smart. If the student could overcome or manage their emotions I believe they could focus more when they are learning. I am looking forward to finding ways that I could help this student in the classroom instead of allowing or ignoring his behavior needs.

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The reason why I chose my focus student was because I knew it would be a challenge and this is a challenge that can open new ideas and opportunities for me to try new learning strategies and different behavioral approaches. This student struggles with behavioral issues and is falling behind in their education. The student is in 3rd grade but scoring at a kindergarten level if that. This was the first year that the school has given her extra resources, such as going to the learning center and even then I feel that, that's not enough. Therefore I'm interested to see what work I can get done with the student and the data that I can collect.

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I chose this student, because they are the kind of a student that needs more one on one support and who I work with more. Something that stood out to me was the accommodations that the teacher makes for this student in order for her to complete her work. I also chose this students, because she struggles in majority of subjects.

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I chose this specific student because he is my lowest student. He is at a reading level 3 and has only passed one of his sight word lists. He sits at his desk and doesn't do any of his work unless my mentor or I am sitting with him giving him one-on-one support. He has to be told multiple times what he should be doing and what he should be working on. He also isn't very talkative, when we ask him something he either stares at us and doesn't say anything or gives us one-word responses. We just had his SST meeting and are waiting to see if he will be assessed or not.

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I chose my student because he has few behavioral issues as well as low academically. He refused to wear glasses for the first half of the year which the teacher feels resulted in him falling behind and not being able to fully grasp lessons. He is easily off task and distracted by others around him. He can be eager to learn on days where he has more one on one time. This student also comes in for extra support after school one day a week.

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I chose this student because I believe they need more individualized support and resources in the classroom to be successful. They are low in math and reading, and have a few behavioral "concerns". They are constantly distracted, off task, and do not complete work if a teacher is not present. When they are in a small group and have 1:1 attention/assistance, they are able to complete their work and can be redirected. I find that these behaviors are not due to them wanting to be noncompliant, but are more so a way of communicating they need other support. These factors have placed them at lower academic standings. They also face behavioral consequences for their lack of attention, work completion, and distracting others in class.

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My choice of this student was based on the severity of his behavioral problems. Having the opportunity to observe and learn how the teacher interacts and communicates with the administration, consular, and RSP teachers in order to help and understand this student more pleasantly is something I am grateful for (being a student teacher). In addition, I will be able to observe the process of him receiving SST and hopefully attending or at least seeing his IEP. We hope that he will receive the assistance he truly deserves and needs in order to help him both academically and socially.

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I chose my student because he is an English language learner that I work with often in the classroom. I recently took up a position as an intervention teacher, and even though my student is not in my group, I hear him doing well at the other table. He definitely is a fast and eager learner. Over time he has definitely opened himself up to me where he feels comfortable talking more. He does sometimes feel as if his accent is what restricts him from talking to others, but I reassure him that I could understand him quite well.

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I chose my student for this assignment based on some behavior issues within and outside the classroom. She is a wonderful student, on or above grade level academically, so I chose to study her to get an understanding of her behaviors and see if there is a way I can support her better. This is a student that my mentor and I have an eye on due to some of her troubling behavior that does not seem much like her observable behaviors. She is seeking counseling within the school and I feel that she could do well with positive role models. With supporting her socioemotionally, I hope she will continue to excel academically.

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I choose this specific student for multiple reasons. Although this student is on an IEP we feel that the IEP plan is not working to benefit the student. His math and reading proficiency are low and is unable to be learn due to him not being compliant in the classroom. This student has a hard time focusing and is easily distracted. Personally I feel that this student needs intense one on one work in order for him to learn. We also believe that he may have ADHD but is undiagnosed.

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I chose this student because he is one of my kids that my mentor and I feel should be on some sort of IEP, but isn't. He is a student who is constantly off task or easily distracted. I feel like he also has other learning difficulties that can get in the way of reaching his full potential, such as having only Spanish speaking family members. He doesn't get much help at home in reading, which his K reading level as a 4th grade student reflects that. However, he is fairly good in math which shows he is capable of learning.

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I picked this student because they have a few behavior problems. They are low in math and reading. They do go to math intervention and are in the new comers program. His language barrier is his biggest struggle. He tries his best and I noticed he translates all his work in Spanish before working on anything.

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I chose this student as a representative of my SPED class because he exemplifies some common learning needs among my students, including a necessity for extra support with focus and guidance, and he also benefits from social interactions and hands-on experiences. He does not have an IEP, however, his needs mirror those of other students who thrive on movement, need constant redirection, and gain from structured interactions with peers, along with clear behavioral expectations. This student thrives with direct, scaffolded support to enhance his focus, complemented by hands-on activities that sustain his engagement. He responds positively to interactive and kinesthetic learning approaches that keep him connected to the lesson material. Additionally, his tendency to be quite talkative indicates a preference for social learning, suggesting that he would benefit from structured opportunities to express himself. To improve accessibility to the content, I will incorporate partner sharing, allowing him to engage actively with classmates in a structured manner, which will help him improve his self-regulation and social skills. Hands-on activities will be used to keep his focus and channel his energy in a constructive way. I will review each task with him to ensure he understands the material, reinforcing instructions through repetition and clarifying steps as we move forward. By implementing these strategies, I aim to foster an environment where he can remain engaged, concentrate on tasks, and interact meaningfully with both the content and his peers.

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I chose this student because I noticed they were struggling a lot in all subjects. They also have a few behavior issues that distract not only him but also his classmates from their work. He already goes to a reading intervention but I wanted to see what other aspects he needs more support in overall, and how the behavior issues are affecting his ability to understand and comprehend the lessons.

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I chose my student because he struggles with behavior issues. He blurts out a lot and has to have his desk separated from others (right next to my mentor's desk) because he distracts others. He also does not do any of his work. The only way we can get him to do some of his work is if we sit next to him and guide him through it. He struggles the most in reading and writing.

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I chose my student because I noticed his behavioral issues that I never experienced before. I also noticed this student has no 504’s or IEP’s, but does go to speech. Since this student has different behavioral issues and learning abilities I wanted to focus on them.

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The student I chose doesnt have any behavior issues, but is academically low in math and reading. She started off the school year at a Pre K reading level when she is a second grader. In math she often needs one on one intervention, to grasp on the math concepts. I have also noticed that she needs more simple directions in class because if not she will get confused. My student doesnt have an IEP but will soon have a meeting to see if she will need one. She is a very motivated student but often needs additional support from her peers or teachers to complete tasks.

Karen Tovar

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Baltazar Angel...

As an observant in this classroom, there is a particular student who presents an abnormal behavior compared to the rest of the classroom. According to my mentor teacher, this student does not have an IEP and performs exceptionally well academically, demonstrating strong learning skills. However, I have observed that this student frequently seek attention from others, often through his actions and occasionally with words. ( ex; singing during class, telling random riddles, and other actions where the student attempts to be the center of attention. )

One of the most noticeable behavior is his tendency to leave his designated seat and move around the classroom. At times, it seems like the student have a strong need for physical movement, making it difficult to remain seated for long periods. While the student's engagement in learning is evident, his attention-seeking behavior can sometimes be disruptive.

Because this student thrives academically but struggles with self-regulation in terms of movement and attention-seeking, I believe he might benefit from additional support or strategies to help them stay engaged without causing disruptions. It’s something I am continuing to observe and consider when thinking about how to best support this student's learning and social interactions in the classroom if recommended by my mentor teacher.

Baltazar Angel

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Rebecca Majarian

I chose this student because I believe if he has the necessary tools to learn he can succeed. This student is not currently on an IEP but both my mentor teacher and I think he should be. He works better in small groups and likes to interact with peers in that way. He certainly tries every day. However, since he is so low he struggles with completing classwork. I want to build a sense of confidence in him so he knows he is capable of doing well.

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I chose this student because she has an IEP in Speech and is also an English Learner. Spanish is her first language, and she can speak it well. However, she struggles with pronouncing certain words in English. This sometimes makes her shy about speaking in class. She also copies other students' work instead of trying on her own. I want to help her feel more confident in speaking and learning. By focusing on her, I hope to support her speech development and encourage her to work more independently.

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I chose the student I did because this student needs extra academic help in all subjects. Although this student is not on an IEP yet, my mentor teacher believes he should be. This student is an EL learner and is reading at a 2nd-grade level right now but is in 5th grade. This student tries to complete his work, but because he is so low, this student struggles to complete assignments. This student needs all the directions to any assignment and test to be read to them. Although this student is not currently getting any extra help, my mentor teacher pulls them for a small math group every day.

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I chose the student I did because he lacks motivation when it comes to school. The student I chose should have a one-on-one aide, but the school is struggling to find someone for the position. This student does get pulled for RSP time, but I think this student would benefit so much more if they had a one-on-one aide. This student needs constant reminders to stay on task and will only do their work if they have someone sitting right next to them to help. When this student is given one on one support, they tend to do well and get their work completed. This student is also constantly falling asleep in class showing they are not interested in whats going on.

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I chose the student I did because I know that she is capable of so much if she gets the support she needs. She is a student who will listen and be engaged if she is interested in the topic and understands just a bit of it. It is more of a behavioral and emotional support. If she receives support for her to learn how to control her emotions, she will improve academically. There are days in which she will not talk to one, and will not try to do her homework. I know that she is capable and has so much potential.

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The student I chose has come along way from the beginning of the school year. I am in a TK classroom and this student did not like to share any toys, pay attention, or learn. When we asked him to come to a teacher center, he would tell us no. We had a hard time getting him to do work. He does not like to sit at the carpet to learn. He has good days where he listens and obeys and he sits in his spot on the big carpet but there are also bad days. We have been trying to get him to write his name, learn the alphabet and the sounds. I think my mentor teacher and I can come up with a plan to get him to learn in a way that works for him and the teacher(s).

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I have chosen a student with an IEP. S2 does not have a behavior issue, but S2’s reading and math skills are low. S2 is in the Dual Immersion program 50% instruction in Spanish and 50% instruction in English. S2 is struggling in English as well as in Spanish in all academic areas. S2 is receiving RSP services on phonics at this point. On a survey that I implemented, S2 stated that S2 would like to learn to read. S2 pays attention to learning to read but read to learn will have to be implemented as well. S2 is aware of their lack of knowledge, but S2 works hard to accomplish in-class work and assignments. S2 has not surrendered and I strongly believe he will overcome these hurdles, but it will take a lot of work on S2 part.

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I chose this student because I think this student has great potential to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally with an assessment and professionally thought out plan. This student is a joy to be around when his behavior or emotions do not disrupt the flow of the classroom or disrupt his own learning. He is very sweet, thoughtful, extremely creative, and determined. He has qualities that can be put to use with some strategic techniques that I don't know about, and that my mentor teacher doesn't know about. My teacher and I talk about him everyday in positive ways, but we are sometimes lost about what we should do for his behavior and his emotional and social level. I think he would really benefit from a plan of some sort. I have connected with this student a lot through art, as we both like to draw and make art. I want to use this to help him, but with our current routines and his current practices, I am not sure how to.