Identifying and supporting struggling students by Dean Paul Cueto https://padlet.com/deanpaulrodajecueto/kggvdsfwmpm8wfu3 en-us 2023-10-06 06:50:07 UTC 2023-10-07 04:45:08 UTC hello@padlet.com Step 1: Screening deanpaulrodajecueto https://padlet.com/deanpaulrodajecueto/kggvdsfwmpm8wfu3/wish/2735525981 1.  Know your student: Gather personal interactions with them and isolate the issue.
  • Observe students' body language, participation in class discussions, work samples, and talk to teachers and staff for insights into behavior and academic performance.
2. Assess the student's language skills in all four domains: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
3. Document findings, plan of actions, and/or progress.
4. Keep the parents or guardians in the loop.
  • Information from parents about the prior history of the child and family should be used to supplement any formal assessment data. 

]]> 2023-10-06 12:35:13 UTC https://padlet.com/deanpaulrodajecueto/kggvdsfwmpm8wfu3/wish/2735525981 Is it a language learning difficulty? deanpaulrodajecueto https://padlet.com/deanpaulrodajecueto/kggvdsfwmpm8wfu3/wish/2735963416 1.  The student's language skills are significantly delayed compared to their peers.
  • Struggle with vocabulary, grammar, and syntax, as well as effective listening and speaking.
2. Responsive to intensive educational intervention and shows improvement with additional language support.
  • Effective educational intervention enhances basic academic skills like reading and writing, leading to improved academic achievement levels.
]]> 2023-10-06 17:57:00 UTC https://padlet.com/deanpaulrodajecueto/kggvdsfwmpm8wfu3/wish/2735963416 Student has language need. deanpaulrodajecueto https://padlet.com/deanpaulrodajecueto/kggvdsfwmpm8wfu3/wish/2735973819
  • Adapt teaching methods to meet this language need, modifying content and strategies as needed, and creating personalized plans for struggling students.
  • Motivate them, adopt a growth mindset, foster respectful relationships, nurture a learning community, set reasonable expectations, and encourage them through inspiring teaching methods.
    • ]]>     2023-10-06 18:06:10 UTC https://padlet.com/deanpaulrodajecueto/kggvdsfwmpm8wfu3/wish/2735973819     There's no sign of improvement. deanpaulrodajecueto https://padlet.com/deanpaulrodajecueto/kggvdsfwmpm8wfu3/wish/2735974869
  • Call a meeting with the parents or guardians.
  • Establish a cooperative plan of action between you and the parents. This can help solve student problems.
  •  Document strategies, progress, and student work samples, while keeping assessment data relevant.
    • ]]>     2023-10-06 18:07:15 UTC https://padlet.com/deanpaulrodajecueto/kggvdsfwmpm8wfu3/wish/2735974869     Successful intervention deanpaulrodajecueto https://padlet.com/deanpaulrodajecueto/kggvdsfwmpm8wfu3/wish/2736014596
  • Keep track of the changes in the student’s progress.
  • Teacher conducts regular progress monitoring
    • ]]>     2023-10-06 18:47:18 UTC https://padlet.com/deanpaulrodajecueto/kggvdsfwmpm8wfu3/wish/2736014596     Issue persists and has become progressively worse. deanpaulrodajecueto https://padlet.com/deanpaulrodajecueto/kggvdsfwmpm8wfu3/wish/2736014955 2023-10-06 18:47:44 UTC https://padlet.com/deanpaulrodajecueto/kggvdsfwmpm8wfu3/wish/2736014955 Step 2: External help needed deanpaulrodajecueto https://padlet.com/deanpaulrodajecueto/kggvdsfwmpm8wfu3/wish/2736030393
  • Teacher notifies the parents/guardians about the outside help (student centered team) that the school will be needing.
  • Student centered team consists of teacher, the parents/guardians, an administrator, other general education teachers, nurse, guidance counselor, and any other adult involved in the education of the student.
  • The team provides three levels of intervention for students who are experiencing recurring problems.
    • ]]>     2023-10-06 19:06:06 UTC https://padlet.com/deanpaulrodajecueto/kggvdsfwmpm8wfu3/wish/2736030393     Tier 1: Universal or core instruction deanpaulrodajecueto https://padlet.com/deanpaulrodajecueto/kggvdsfwmpm8wfu3/wish/2736040065 Universal tier instruction employs scientifically researched programs, evidence-based practices, curricula, and strategies proven effective for most students.

    Educators strive to foster a positive and nurturing learning environment that fosters academic success, social-emotional growth, and effective behavior management.]]>     2023-10-06 19:17:58 UTC https://padlet.com/deanpaulrodajecueto/kggvdsfwmpm8wfu3/wish/2736040065     Tier 2: Targeted or strategic instruction / intervention deanpaulrodajecueto https://padlet.com/deanpaulrodajecueto/kggvdsfwmpm8wfu3/wish/2736040650 Strategic instruction involves small groups of students with similar learning needs working daily with a teacher using specific practices and materials, often similar to Level 1 core instruction.

    Level 2 needs to be:

    • Evidence-based
    • Provided in small groups
    • Implemented with fidelity
    ]]>     2023-10-06 19:18:42 UTC https://padlet.com/deanpaulrodajecueto/kggvdsfwmpm8wfu3/wish/2736040650     Successful intervention deanpaulrodajecueto https://padlet.com/deanpaulrodajecueto/kggvdsfwmpm8wfu3/wish/2736041032
  • Process ends
  • Teacher conducts regular progress monitoring
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  • Process ends
  • Teacher conducts regular progress monitoring
    • ]]>     2023-10-06 19:39:06 UTC https://padlet.com/deanpaulrodajecueto/kggvdsfwmpm8wfu3/wish/2736055992     Tier 3: Intensive instruction / intervention deanpaulrodajecueto https://padlet.com/deanpaulrodajecueto/kggvdsfwmpm8wfu3/wish/2736058750 This is the most intensive level, individualized to target each student's need, starting with a more intensive intervention program compared to secondary prevention.]]> 2023-10-06 19:43:08 UTC https://padlet.com/deanpaulrodajecueto/kggvdsfwmpm8wfu3/wish/2736058750 Resources deanpaulrodajecueto https://padlet.com/deanpaulrodajecueto/kggvdsfwmpm8wfu3/wish/2736068045
  • Learning Disabilities in English Language learners | Reading Rockets. (n.d.). Reading Rockets. https://www.readingrockets.org/topics/learning-disabilities/articles/learning-disabilities-english-language-learners
  • Special Education Referral Process - Project IDEAL. (n.d.). Project IDEAL. https://www.projectidealonline.org/v/special-education-referral-process/
  • Renaissance. (2023). What are Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 interventions in education? Renaissance. https://www.renaissance.com/2016/11/03/blog-what-are-tier-1-tier-2-and-tier-3-interventions-in-education/ 
  • Nguyen , Villa, & Le Van . (n.d.). Inclusion in Vietnam: More than a Quarter Century of Implementation. https://www.iejee.com/index.php/IEJEE.
  • Asia, E. D. (n.d.). Special Education Needs (SEN) In Vietnam. Education Destination Asia. https://educationdestinationasia.com/essential-guide/vietnam/special-education-needs-sen-vietnam

    • ]]>     2023-10-06 19:57:19 UTC https://padlet.com/deanpaulrodajecueto/kggvdsfwmpm8wfu3/wish/2736068045     Step 3: Special Education Evaluation deanpaulrodajecueto https://padlet.com/deanpaulrodajecueto/kggvdsfwmpm8wfu3/wish/2736232338
  • School personnel, parents, and other involved parties can initiate a special education evaluation for a child's eligibility, requiring consent from the child's legal guardian.
  • The evaluation must be conducted by a multidisciplinary team, including educational diagnosticians, special educators, general educators, parents, legal guardians, related service providers, and medical doctors.
  • The assessment should be comprehensive, technically sound, and not biased in terms of race, culture, language, or disability.

    • ]]>     2023-10-07 02:58:21 UTC https://padlet.com/deanpaulrodajecueto/kggvdsfwmpm8wfu3/wish/2736232338     Step 4: Eligibility for Special Education Needs deanpaulrodajecueto https://padlet.com/deanpaulrodajecueto/kggvdsfwmpm8wfu3/wish/2736234919 A student is considered eligible if:
    1. the child has a disability as defined by IDEA which negatively impacts his/her educational performance
    2. the child needs special education services in order to benefit from education.

    • Children with special educational needs (SEN) in Vietnam experience learning difficulties, including dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia, ADHD, and autism. These disorders arise from abnormalities, injuries, and disease impairments, impacting schoolwork, personal organization, and relationships with adults.
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  • Process ends
  • Teacher conducts regular progress monitoring
    • ]]>     2023-10-07 03:21:56 UTC https://padlet.com/deanpaulrodajecueto/kggvdsfwmpm8wfu3/wish/2736239922     Step 5: Inclusive Education Program deanpaulrodajecueto https://padlet.com/deanpaulrodajecueto/kggvdsfwmpm8wfu3/wish/2736245865 Vietnam has established numerous schools for children with special needs, leading to the establishment of inclusive education laws. The Ministry of Education and Training has increased resources and initiatives to support this, with 63 provincial education departments implementing these regulations in schools and centers.

    The Vietnamese National Institute for Educational Sciences' Center for Special Education is developing training materials and services to facilitate the primary school-age students with disabilities.

    The project aimed to improve the educational lives of children with disabilities in Vietnam. It led to increased community awareness and support for children with disabilities, as well as the development of local infrastructures for inclusive education.]]>     2023-10-07 03:40:07 UTC https://padlet.com/deanpaulrodajecueto/kggvdsfwmpm8wfu3/wish/2736245865     Did the student qualify? deanpaulrodajecueto https://padlet.com/deanpaulrodajecueto/kggvdsfwmpm8wfu3/wish/2736248132 2023-10-07 03:46:59 UTC https://padlet.com/deanpaulrodajecueto/kggvdsfwmpm8wfu3/wish/2736248132 Student is ineligible. deanpaulrodajecueto https://padlet.com/deanpaulrodajecueto/kggvdsfwmpm8wfu3/wish/2736248635 The school needs to work out a plan to provide access to the academic curricula and give other services to support the student.]]> 2023-10-07 03:48:37 UTC https://padlet.com/deanpaulrodajecueto/kggvdsfwmpm8wfu3/wish/2736248635 Step 6: Implementation deanpaulrodajecueto https://padlet.com/deanpaulrodajecueto/kggvdsfwmpm8wfu3/wish/2736258037 International schools offer learning support and assistance to students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), including classroom support, one-on-one learning, parent involvement, specialized programs, and in-house counseling for academic, emotional, and social problems.
    1. Teachers can create a more conducive learning environment for children with special educational needs (SEN) by organizing classrooms, differentiating instruction, scheduling breaks, incorporating music, creative lesson plans, and motivating students.
    2. Parents can create a positive home environment for SEN children by assigning simple tasks, providing clear instructions, praising success, having meaningful conversations, and teaching soft skills to build self-confidence.
    ]]>     2023-10-07 04:22:42 UTC https://padlet.com/deanpaulrodajecueto/kggvdsfwmpm8wfu3/wish/2736258037     Step 7: Re-evaluation deanpaulrodajecueto https://padlet.com/deanpaulrodajecueto/kggvdsfwmpm8wfu3/wish/2736259344
  • Discuss the positive and negative elements of the special education services
  • Highlight the student's strengths and weaknesses and suggest recommendations for the upcoming school year based on new assessment data.
  • Discontinue service if the student no longer qualifies for the program.
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