Special Education in Ms. Varya's Classroom by varvara karu https://padlet.com/varvarakaru/msvaryaclass This is how the special education is addressed in my classroom based on the whole school's standards en-us 2024-10-15 11:45:51 UTC 2024-10-15 17:17:14 UTC hello@padlet.com Step 1: Acknoledgement varvarakaru https://padlet.com/varvarakaru/msvaryaclass/wish/3170091139 Teacher acknowledges a student having difficulties in class.

The difficulties may include:

  • withdrawal from activities

  • stating that they can't write/read or fulfill simple tasks after instructions were delivered

  • not completing in-class tasks or homework

]]> 2024-10-15 11:49:53 UTC https://padlet.com/varvarakaru/msvaryaclass/wish/3170091139 Step 2: Collection of evidence varvarakaru https://padlet.com/varvarakaru/msvaryaclass/wish/3170092858 Teacher offers reteaching and differentiation while collecting evidence of success and failure through:

  • assessment (formative and summative)

  • one-on-one differentiation (safety netting - instructions, content)

  • small group work differentiation (according to the level - content, project-based activities, change of environment, i.e. switching place in class, taking lessons outside of the class)

  • communication with the family

  • in case of a suspected language barrier, involve a translator

]]> 2024-10-15 11:51:18 UTC https://padlet.com/varvarakaru/msvaryaclass/wish/3170092858 Differentiation & reteaching work varvarakaru https://padlet.com/varvarakaru/msvaryaclass/wish/3170094156 The student's results improve, there is more engagement and progress is evident

  • reteaching - using different tools for explaining the concepts (visual boards, games, worksheets)

  • differentiation (targeting specific areas where the student is having gaps by assigning additional exercise on IXL, RazKids, working with a reading buddy)

]]> 2024-10-15 11:52:07 UTC https://padlet.com/varvarakaru/msvaryaclass/wish/3170094156 Differentiation doesn't work varvarakaru https://padlet.com/varvarakaru/msvaryaclass/wish/3170094829

  • the student doesn't respond to differentiation and reteaching

  • the student is falling behind

  • there are other concerns (behavioural changes, socio-emotional withdrawal)

    • ]]>     2024-10-15 11:52:35 UTC https://padlet.com/varvarakaru/msvaryaclass/wish/3170094829     Follow up varvarakaru https://padlet.com/varvarakaru/msvaryaclass/wish/3170096787

  • continue progress monitoring through assessments

  • continue following up with the family

    • ]]>     2024-10-15 11:54:06 UTC https://padlet.com/varvarakaru/msvaryaclass/wish/3170096787     Step 3: Involving support group varvarakaru https://padlet.com/varvarakaru/msvaryaclass/wish/3170098524

  • consultation with admins

  • presentation of data

  • involving school/learning counselor

  • parental involvement

    • ]]>     2024-10-15 11:55:09 UTC https://padlet.com/varvarakaru/msvaryaclass/wish/3170098524     Step 4: Intervention varvarakaru https://padlet.com/varvarakaru/msvaryaclass/wish/3170100143

  • Support team designs an intervention plan

  • The plan is followed for 4-6 weeks

  • Follow up is necessary

    • ]]>     2024-10-15 11:56:19 UTC https://padlet.com/varvarakaru/msvaryaclass/wish/3170100143     Step 5: Assessment and follow up varvarakaru https://padlet.com/varvarakaru/msvaryaclass/wish/3170102107 Support team continues monitoring the progress and making assessments

    ]]>     2024-10-15 11:57:37 UTC https://padlet.com/varvarakaru/msvaryaclass/wish/3170102107     Language barrier varvarakaru https://padlet.com/varvarakaru/msvaryaclass/wish/3170131987 Based on data collection and evaluation, if it is evident that a student is having a learning need based on the language barrier, they can be placed in in-class Intensive English program (IE) or break out from mainstream students to follow the IE program

    Signs of a language barrier:

    • poor pronunciation

    • can't hear instructions

    • doesn't understand the instructions and makes consistent errors

    • can't form sentences to explain one's self properly

    • has difficulty decoding words and sentences

    ]]>     2024-10-15 12:18:04 UTC https://padlet.com/varvarakaru/msvaryaclass/wish/3170131987     If successful varvarakaru https://padlet.com/varvarakaru/msvaryaclass/wish/3170140306 Continue with the plan within school, monitoring progress of the student and making adjustments in class.

    ]]>     2024-10-15 12:23:22 UTC https://padlet.com/varvarakaru/msvaryaclass/wish/3170140306     If not successful varvarakaru https://padlet.com/varvarakaru/msvaryaclass/wish/3170141662 Recommendations are made for further specialists' assessment outside of school. Based on the results new plan is designed and implemented.

    ]]>     2024-10-15 12:24:20 UTC https://padlet.com/varvarakaru/msvaryaclass/wish/3170141662     References: varvarakaru https://padlet.com/varvarakaru/msvaryaclass/wish/3170153520 Heik T. (2023) Learning Profiles: What Great Teachers Know About Their Students.

    https://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/learning-profiles


    Quality Schools International - Three Step Process Flowchart (internal document)

    https://qsi.org


    Interview with Abdul Mohammad (CERP 09/2024, Cohort 11)

    The US Learning Support System vs. International Schools in China Support System


    What do teachers need to know about young dual language learners with disabilities? https://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/module/dll/cresource/q1/p02

    ]]>     2024-10-15 12:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/varvarakaru/msvaryaclass/wish/3170153520     Suspected Learning Disability varvarakaru https://padlet.com/varvarakaru/msvaryaclass/wish/3170652153

  • student makes inconsistent errors

  • difficulty in memory processing processes

  • short attention span accompanied by behavioral changes and difficulty in organizing one's self

  • fine and gross motor skills are underdeveloped

    • ]]>     2024-10-15 17:03:01 UTC https://padlet.com/varvarakaru/msvaryaclass/wish/3170652153