Struggling Student Flowchart by timothy fitzpatrick

Problem is noted

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Teacher notices a student is struggling with literacy work.

Language Issue?

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Is it known whether the student's native language is English?

Yes

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English is the student's first language.

No

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English is not the student's first language.

Unknown

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Teacher is unsure whether the student's first language is English.

Find Out

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Ask student or student's parents, try to discover what the student's first language is

Work on Language Skills

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Spend time with student to work on language skills. Partner with parents if possible to get extra practice at home.

Is English the Problem?

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Give student one-on-one attention to determine if the problem is with the student's understanding of English.

Yes

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Evaluate if Improved Language Skills Have Solved Issue

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Is the student performing up to expectations after addressing language learning issues?

No

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Yes

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Work to Improve Skills

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Provide extra one-on-one time with student to help improve student's understanding. Partner with parents if possible.

Does the Extra Attention Help?

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Is the student showing improvement after receiving extra assistance?

Yes

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FINISH

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No

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Recommend an IEP

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Teacher asks for an evaluation to see if student is in need of an Individualized Education Program (flow chart will assume parents approve)

Evaluation Says Yes

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Evaluation shows a need for an IEP, recommends action to be taken.

Evaluation Says No

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Evaluation shows no need for an IEP.

Follow IEP

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Follow recommendations of IEP. Follow all procedures to ensure the IEP aids the student as much as possible.

Continue to Work With Student

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Continue working with student, attempt to find a strategy that allows student to catch up and thrive in their learning.