Language Need Vs Learning Disability Need. by nicholas ward https://padlet.com/nicholasward6/5ouv07wi60zd419n en-us 2023-09-26 00:01:17 UTC 2023-09-29 05:21:51 UTC hello@padlet.com Initial Assessment nicholasward6 https://padlet.com/nicholasward6/5ouv07wi60zd419n/wish/2720228825 Conduct an initial assessment of the student's literacy skills, including reading, writing, and comprehension. Use tools like reading assessments(NWEA MAP and F & P testing), writing samples, and observations.]]> 2023-09-26 01:21:43 UTC https://padlet.com/nicholasward6/5ouv07wi60zd419n/wish/2720228825 Concern Assessment: nicholasward6 https://padlet.com/nicholasward6/5ouv07wi60zd419n/wish/2720239432 Determine if the primary concern is related to literacy skills or if it might be due to other factors such as language barriers, attention issues, or emotional factors.]]> 2023-09-26 01:28:25 UTC https://padlet.com/nicholasward6/5ouv07wi60zd419n/wish/2720239432 Differentiation nicholasward6 https://padlet.com/nicholasward6/5ouv07wi60zd419n/wish/2720249241 2023-09-26 01:34:40 UTC https://padlet.com/nicholasward6/5ouv07wi60zd419n/wish/2720249241 Identify Language Need: nicholasward6 https://padlet.com/nicholasward6/5ouv07wi60zd419n/wish/2720261975 If the student's struggles are primarily related to language skills, consider it a language need. Provide language support and interventions that target specific language deficits. Collaborate with ESL specialists if applicable.]]> 2023-09-26 01:44:06 UTC https://padlet.com/nicholasward6/5ouv07wi60zd419n/wish/2720261975 Identify Learning Disability: nicholasward6 https://padlet.com/nicholasward6/5ouv07wi60zd419n/wish/2720298319 If the student's struggles go beyond language and show signs of a potential learning disability, conduct further evaluations. Look for patterns such as persistent difficulties in multiple areas of literacy, a significant gap between their performance and peers, and a history of struggling despite interventions.]]> 2023-09-26 02:10:24 UTC https://padlet.com/nicholasward6/5ouv07wi60zd419n/wish/2720298319 Learning Disability Assessment: nicholasward6 https://padlet.com/nicholasward6/5ouv07wi60zd419n/wish/2720309787
  • Conduct a comprehensive assessment of various academic skills, cognitive abilities, and behavior.
  • Use standardized assessments and gather data from multiple sources.
  • Consider a referral to the school's special education team for further evaluation.
]]> 2023-09-26 02:17:25 UTC https://padlet.com/nicholasward6/5ouv07wi60zd419n/wish/2720309787 Language Need Assessment nicholasward6 https://padlet.com/nicholasward6/5ouv07wi60zd419n/wish/2720343610
  • Assess language proficiency, vocabulary, comprehension, and communication skills.
  • Use standardized language assessments if available.
  • Consult with ESL specialists if applicable.
  • If the assessment indicates a language need, provide targeted language support.
]]> 2023-09-26 02:40:34 UTC https://padlet.com/nicholasward6/5ouv07wi60zd419n/wish/2720343610 nicholasward6 https://padlet.com/nicholasward6/5ouv07wi60zd419n/wish/2725083220 This is an example I implement from our school resource office on how we work through, identify and assess a learning disability currently. ]]> 2023-09-28 17:53:21 UTC https://padlet.com/nicholasward6/5ouv07wi60zd419n/wish/2725083220 Tracking Progress for Students with Language Needs nicholasward6 https://padlet.com/nicholasward6/5ouv07wi60zd419n/wish/2725326931

-Regularly assess the student's language skills using informal assessments and observations. Track improvements in vocabulary, sentence structure, pronunciation, and language comprehension over time.

-Monitor the student's ability to function in the target language environment. Observe their comfort level and participation in language-rich activities.

-Assess how the student responds to targeted language instruction. Measure their ability to apply newly learned language skills in real-life situations.

-Collect feedback from teachers, ESL specialists, and parents regarding the student's language development and communication skills.


]]> 2023-09-28 21:56:16 UTC https://padlet.com/nicholasward6/5ouv07wi60zd419n/wish/2725326931 Tracking Progress for Students with Learning Disabilities nicholasward6 https://padlet.com/nicholasward6/5ouv07wi60zd419n/wish/2725465155 -Conduct comprehensive assessments, including psychoeducational evaluations, to identify specific learning disabilities. These assessments evaluate cognitive functioning, academic skills, and behavioral factors.

-Individualized Learning Plan: Develop an IEP that outlines specific academic goals and objectives for the student. Progress is measured based on these goals.

-Monitoring tools to track the student's academic progress in specific areas affected by the learning disability (e.g., reading, math, writing).

-Regular Team Meetings: Hold regular meetings with the student's IEP team, including teachers, special education staff, and parents, to review progress and adjust interventions as needed.

-Modify interventions and instructional strategies based on ongoing progress monitoring data

-Collect feedback from teachers and parents regarding the student's progress.




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    • ]]>     2023-09-29 04:15:40 UTC https://padlet.com/nicholasward6/5ouv07wi60zd419n/wish/2725563414     nicholasward6 https://padlet.com/nicholasward6/5ouv07wi60zd419n/wish/2725565723 This video might help with some of the distinctions between the two! ]]> 2023-09-29 04:20:15 UTC https://padlet.com/nicholasward6/5ouv07wi60zd419n/wish/2725565723 Resources nicholasward6 https://padlet.com/nicholasward6/5ouv07wi60zd419n/wish/2725566187 2023-09-29 04:21:11 UTC https://padlet.com/nicholasward6/5ouv07wi60zd419n/wish/2725566187 nicholasward6 https://padlet.com/nicholasward6/5ouv07wi60zd419n/wish/2725573936 2023-09-29 04:37:07 UTC https://padlet.com/nicholasward6/5ouv07wi60zd419n/wish/2725573936 nicholasward6 https://padlet.com/nicholasward6/5ouv07wi60zd419n/wish/2725574561 https://www.ldatschool.ca/language-acquisition-difficulty-or-learning-disability/]]> 2023-09-29 04:38:29 UTC https://padlet.com/nicholasward6/5ouv07wi60zd419n/wish/2725574561 nicholasward6 https://padlet.com/nicholasward6/5ouv07wi60zd419n/wish/2725577615 2023-09-29 04:44:51 UTC https://padlet.com/nicholasward6/5ouv07wi60zd419n/wish/2725577615