Special Education Referral Flowchart - Michael Castillo by michael castillo https://padlet.com/michaelcastillo18/vvjhjx39d4t3qtnt Post anything anywhere en-us 2025-06-05 19:38:16 UTC 2025-06-06 01:05:02 UTC hello@padlet.com Step 1: Observe the Student michaelcastillo18 https://padlet.com/michaelcastillo18/vvjhjx39d4t3qtnt/wish/3480748283

  • Document academic, behavioral, or social struggles.

  • Use multiple data points: classwork, participation, test scores, classroom behavior.

    • ]]>     2025-06-05 19:42:34 UTC https://padlet.com/michaelcastillo18/vvjhjx39d4t3qtnt/wish/3480748283     Step 2: Informally Assess michaelcastillo18 https://padlet.com/michaelcastillo18/vvjhjx39d4t3qtnt/wish/3480749254

  • Use formative assessments or class tasks to determine areas of need.

  • Track trends over time.

    • ]]>     2025-06-05 19:44:13 UTC https://padlet.com/michaelcastillo18/vvjhjx39d4t3qtnt/wish/3480749254     Step 3: Communicate with the Student and Family michaelcastillo18 https://padlet.com/michaelcastillo18/vvjhjx39d4t3qtnt/wish/3480750933

  • Share observations.

  • Ask about any concerns at home (language, medical, social/emotional).

    • ]]>     2025-06-05 19:47:07 UTC https://padlet.com/michaelcastillo18/vvjhjx39d4t3qtnt/wish/3480750933     Step 4: Implement Tier 1 Interventions michaelcastillo18 https://padlet.com/michaelcastillo18/vvjhjx39d4t3qtnt/wish/3480751727

  • Adjust seating, increase scaffolding, reteach content, provide visuals.

  • Begin differentiated instruction strategies.

    • ]]>     2025-06-05 19:48:40 UTC https://padlet.com/michaelcastillo18/vvjhjx39d4t3qtnt/wish/3480751727     Step 5: Consider Language Need vs. Learning Disability michaelcastillo18 https://padlet.com/michaelcastillo18/vvjhjx39d4t3qtnt/wish/3480753269 To check for a language need:

    • Is the student an English Learner (EL)?

    • Are errors related to language structure (e.g., syntax, vocabulary)?

    • Does the student perform better with native language support?

    To check for a learning disability:

    • Struggles persist even with accommodations and intervention.

    • Gaps are present across content areas and settings.

    ]]>     2025-06-05 19:51:25 UTC https://padlet.com/michaelcastillo18/vvjhjx39d4t3qtnt/wish/3480753269     Step 6: Tier 2 Interventions & Progress Monitoring michaelcastillo18 https://padlet.com/michaelcastillo18/vvjhjx39d4t3qtnt/wish/3480754028

  • Small group instruction focused on skill deficits

  • Use progress monitoring tools weekly

    • ]]>     2025-06-05 19:52:46 UTC https://padlet.com/michaelcastillo18/vvjhjx39d4t3qtnt/wish/3480754028     Step 7: Consult with Support Staff or MTSS Team michaelcastillo18 https://padlet.com/michaelcastillo18/vvjhjx39d4t3qtnt/wish/3480755278

  • Share intervention data

  • Discuss next steps with ESE specialist, EL coordinator, or MTSS lead

    • ]]>     2025-06-05 19:54:59 UTC https://padlet.com/michaelcastillo18/vvjhjx39d4t3qtnt/wish/3480755278     Step 8: Formal Referral (if needed) michaelcastillo18 https://padlet.com/michaelcastillo18/vvjhjx39d4t3qtnt/wish/3480756220

  • Submit documentation for formal evaluation (504/IEP process begins)

  • Parent consent and evaluations initiated

    • ]]>     2025-06-05 19:56:43 UTC https://padlet.com/michaelcastillo18/vvjhjx39d4t3qtnt/wish/3480756220     Step 9: Follow Up and Adjust michaelcastillo18 https://padlet.com/michaelcastillo18/vvjhjx39d4t3qtnt/wish/3480757239

  • Attend eligibility meeting (if applicable)

  • Implement accommodations or IEP goals

  • Continue classroom differentiation and communication with support staff

    • ]]>     2025-06-05 19:58:49 UTC https://padlet.com/michaelcastillo18/vvjhjx39d4t3qtnt/wish/3480757239     This process should be cyclical by nature as students (especially in education) change over time. While certain portions of this process may happen less frequently, many steps should be continuously ongoing. Classroom teachers and support staff should be in constant communication about what is next and what is best for each student michaelcastillo18 https://padlet.com/michaelcastillo18/vvjhjx39d4t3qtnt/wish/3480758439 2025-06-05 20:01:17 UTC https://padlet.com/michaelcastillo18/vvjhjx39d4t3qtnt/wish/3480758439 Key Differentiation Step Summary (Language vs. Learning Disability): michaelcastillo18 https://padlet.com/michaelcastillo18/vvjhjx39d4t3qtnt/wish/3480759742 2025-06-05 20:03:40 UTC https://padlet.com/michaelcastillo18/vvjhjx39d4t3qtnt/wish/3480759742 Language Need michaelcastillo18 https://padlet.com/michaelcastillo18/vvjhjx39d4t3qtnt/wish/3480913940

  • Difficulty is limited to English language use

  • Gains skills with language support

  • Performs better in home language

    • ]]>     2025-06-06 01:01:07 UTC https://padlet.com/michaelcastillo18/vvjhjx39d4t3qtnt/wish/3480913940     Learning Disability michaelcastillo18 https://padlet.com/michaelcastillo18/vvjhjx39d4t3qtnt/wish/3480914116

  • Struggles persist across settings and subjects

  • Gains are minimal even with interventions

  • Difficulty remains in all languages

    • ]]>     2025-06-06 01:01:20 UTC https://padlet.com/michaelcastillo18/vvjhjx39d4t3qtnt/wish/3480914116