• Name: Willow Clark

• Age: 12

• Grade: 6th

• Diagnosis: Autism (diagnosed at 3), ADHD (diagnosed at 7)

• Academic Background:

  • Difficulty sitting still

  • Low self-esteem, rarely asks for help

  • Struggles with focus and following multi-step directions

  • Receives support from a paraprofessional

• Non-Academic Background:

  • Becomes nonverbal when upset or overstimulated

  • Very active, emotionally sensitive

  • Enjoys positive attention, one-on-one time

• Hobbies/Passions:

  • Loves animals

  • Enjoys coloring, listening to music, watching calming YouTube videos

  • Interested in technology and creative activities

  • Likes making choices and feeling in control

• Learning Style/Personality Traits:

  • Visual learner

  • Prefers step-by-step instructions

  • Thrives with positive reinforcement

  • Introverted, but loves being celebrated

• Long Term:

  • Willow will complete grade-level reading tasks with an average of 95%

  • Willow will complete grade-level math skills with an average of 80%

• Short Term:

  • Willow will respond to reading prompts using sentence starters

  • Willow will complete math tasks in two small chunks per assignment

Behavioral & Motivation Goals

• Long Term:

  • Willow will identify and express her emotions using visuals or words

• Short Term:

  • Willow will use a mood chart to check in once daily

Passion-Based/Interest Goals

• Willow will engage in one tech based or creative activity per week

• Willow will build confidence through personalized praise and cat-themed badges

• Possible Career Interest: Artist, or YouTuber (based on her passions)

• Reading Goal - Sticker system: Willow earns a sticker for each completed reading post ( 5 stickers = a cat themed coloring sheet )

• Math Goal - Token reward: 1 token per successful math task = time with calming music or a fidget break

• Behavioral Goal - Emoji mood check: She chooses from 4 feelings with a matching reward emoji sticker

• Interest-Based Goal - Digital "YouTube star" badge after she completes tech-based activities with creativity

1. Create a personalized post where Willow shares something she loves (fun fact, drawing, etc.)

2. Teacher sends Willow short video messages on Padlet (“Hi Willow! I loved your answer today!”)

Student-Student Connection

1. Pair Willow with a “kind buddy” for shared Padlet posts on interests (pets, favorite colors, etc.)

2. Group Padlet with interactive “Would You Rather?” questions to spark connection in a low-pressure way

Method : Task Analysis

Activity: Break down math problems into 2-3 steps using visual instructions; use online manipulatives and allow Willow to use virtual dice and counters

Language Arts

Method : Multisensory Learning

Activity: Read a digital story with audio support, then use emojis and drawings to summarize what happened

Social Studies

Method : Project-Based Learning

Activity: Create a “My Community” Padlet with pictures, voice notes, and fun facts about places she knows

Science

Method : Inquiry-Based Learning

Activity: Simple experiments recorded on Padlet (e.g., “What melts faster?” with videos/pictures); follow up with a drawing or voice explanation

Specials (Music, PE, Library)

Method : Choice-Based Learning

Activity: Weekly “Creative Choice Board” on Padlet—color a cat, listen to calming music, or create a short movement video

• Assessment: Show understanding by completing short, visual quizzes with multiple formats

Language Arts:

• Assessment: Use Padlet to submit drawings, or voice recordings about stories

Social Studies:

• Assessment: Student-led Padlet post about a historical person or event using visuals or storytelling

Science:

• Assessment: Video/photo evidence of experiment and reflection

Specials (Art, Music, PE):

• Assessment: Upload photo of artwork or short clip of movement/music activity (Checking for happiness and effort, not just skill)