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Early intervention helps to:

Address learning difficulties before they become entrenched and lead to other issues such as behavioral and emotional problems.

Teach specific skills and strategies to focus on strengths and minimize, improve, or work around weaknesses.

Improve performance and educational outcomes.

Interventions for learning difficulties should be:

Tailored to each child’s specific learning profile

Evidence-based and high quality

Intensive and frequent

Regularly monitored to assess progress

Structured and challenging – as the child progresses, the material should increase in difficulty

Melbourne Child Psychology & School Psychology Services. "Why Is Early Intervention for Learning Difficulties so Critical?" Melbourne Child Psychology, 2 Jan. 2024, melbournechildpsychology.com.au/blog/importance-of-early-intervention-for-learning-difficulties/#.

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Step1 : Initial Observation and Data Collection

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Step1 : Initial Observation and Data Collection

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1. Monitor student performance in various aspects:

Class participation

Assignment completion

Test scores

Daily Behaviors

2. Keep detailed records of observations

3. Look for consistent patterns of struggle

4. Consider both academic and behavioral indicators

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Signs of Struggling Students- Academically

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Signs of Struggling Students- Academically

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1. Rarely turning in or completing assignments

2. Poor quiz/test results

3. Might work longer than others on material but still make very little progress

4. Is easily frustrated by material

5. Avoids being called on if they don’t understand the material

6. They don’t take good notes or have trouble keeping things organized

7. Distracting others, or the teacher, to get out of doing the work

8. Does a good job on specific problem sets or pieces of material but often stays there to avoid moving onto material they don’t understand

9. Irritation and anger (towards teacher, students, even friends)

10. Using the bathroom for extended periods (to get out of whatever the work is)

Bates, A. (2022, March 10). Spotting the signs that pupils are struggling. Optimus Education. Retrieved October 7, 2022, from https://my.optimus-education.com/spotting-signs-pupils-are-struggling

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Signs of Struggling Students-Emotionally, or in regards to mental health.

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Signs of Struggling Students-Emotionally, or in regards to mental health.

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1. Rarely turning in or completing assignments

2. Skips class, or is routinely late

3. Puts hoodie on, sleeps in class, or has head down on desk

4. Significant apathy or tiredness, even when material previously interested them

5. Exiting the classroom abruptly and coming back later

6. Anxious behaviors (tapping feet, biting nails, playing with hands, hair, or clothes, not from boredom)

7. Change in tone and affect (monotone voice, flat facial expressions)

8. Wearing the same clothes repeatedly, unwashed or unkempt hair

9. Irritation and anger (towards teacher, students, even friends)

10. Using the bathroom for extended periods (avoiding socializing, having trouble with emotion regulation, etc.)

Bates, A. (2022, March 10). Spotting the signs that pupils are struggling. Optimus Education. Retrieved October 7, 2022, from https://my.optimus-education.com/spotting-signs-pupils-are-struggling

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Conduct one-on-one conversations with the student

Use simple biology concept checks to understand

Assess basic scientific vocabulary knowledge

Observe student's ability to follow multi-step lab instructions

Note any difficulties with reading or understanding written materials

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Informal Assessment (Explained in 3 Minutes)

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Step 3: Differentiating Language Needs from Learning Disabilities

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Step 3: Differentiating Language Needs from Learning Disabilities

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Language Acquisition Difficulty or Learning Disability? How to Differentiate and Support English Language Learners with a Learning Disability - LD@school

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English Language Learners and students with learning disabilities are both at risk for lower achievement in language & literacy, but for differing reasons.

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Language Needs:

Difficulty with scientific terminology

Struggles mainly with written or verbal expression

Improved performance with visual aids or translated materials

Learning Disabilities:

Consistent struggles across multiple subjects

Difficulties with concepts even when explained in simple terms

Challenges with organization, memory, or processing information

Source: Butterfield, J. (2014). Meeting the needs of English learners with disabilities: A resource book. Goleta, CA: Santa Barbara County Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA), on behalf of the SELPA Administrators of California Association.
Retrieved from http://www.sbcselpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/EL-Resource-Book-Revised-6-14.pdf

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1. Consult with:

Other subject teachers

ESL/ELL specialists

Special education department

2. Review student's academic history

3. Discuss observations and concerns with parents/guardians

4. Consider cultural factors that may impact learning

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Step 5: Implementing Targeted Interventions

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Step 5: Implementing Targeted Interventions

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For Language Needs:

Provide bilingual science glossaries

Use visual aids and hands-on activities

Offer additional time for assignments and tests

Pair with a language buddy for lab work

For Potential Learning Disabilities:

Break down complex biology concepts into smaller steps

Provide graphic organizers for note-taking

Offer alternative assessment methods

Use multisensory teaching approaches

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If interventions don't show improvement after 6-8 weeks:

Initiate a formal assessment process

Complete necessary referral forms

Collaborate with the special education team

Participate in developing an Individualized Education Program (IEP) if needed

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Regularly assess student progress

Adjust interventions as needed

Maintain open communication with students, parents, and the support team

Celebrate small victories and improvements

Continue to foster a positive, inclusive classroom environment

Source: https://fastercapital.com/keyword/student-progress.html

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Every student can succeed with the right support!

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Every student can succeed with the right support!

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https://www.readandspell.com/us/types-of-learning-difficulties

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The Pines - Highland Neurodevelopmental Support

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What is the Difference Between a Learning Disability & Learning Difficulty?

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Source: National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities. “Responsiveness to Intervention and Learning Disabilities.” Reading Rockets, www.readingrockets.org/topics/rti-and-mtss/articles/responsiveness-intervention-and-learning-disabilities#rti-as-an-eligibility-mechanism-issues-and-concerns. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.

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National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities

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Responsiveness to Intervention and Learning Disabilities

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The purpose of this National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities (NJCLD) report is to examine the concepts, potential benefits, practical issues, and unanswered questions associated with responsiveness to intervention (RTI) and learning disabilities (LD). A brief overview of the approach is provided, including attributes, characteristics, and promising features, as well as issues, concerns, unanswered questions, and research needs.