IEPs
Define present level of performance
Description of a student’s abilities, skills, challenges, and strengths
An IEP provides ONLY accommodations. True or False?
False! A 504 provides ONLY accommodations, but there are rare times where direct service is provided, such as OT or behavior therapist.
What is executive functioning?
Executive functioning involves a number of cognitive skills that help us with daily tasks, including problem solving, planning, self-monitoring, and self-awareness
A student has difficulty tying their shoes and seems to have gotten one of the shoe laces tied in a knot. They are getting frustrated and can't untie the knot. What skill is the student having trouble with?
Executive functioning. This skill requires a high amount of cognition that involves things like problem-solving.
Why is it important to know the annual goals in an IEP?
1. Use what you know to modify your support and help them achieve their goals
2. Short-term goals: Increased awareness of what the student should be working on
This plan provides provides individualized program instruction AND requires parental input.
An IEP!
Define the vestibular sense and give an example
Vestibular: the sense of balance and movement
Examples: riding a bike, walking, sitting in a chair, jumping on a trampoline
You notice a student has difficulty packing their backpack at the end of the day. They tend to forget their homework folder, water, and lunchbox. What skill is absent? What strategy might you use to?
1. Executive functioning.
2. Encourage him to use a self-checklist, such as asking yourself questions before leaving the school ("Do I have my folder?" "Is my water in my bag?")
A para notices their student is having increased transition difficulties (i.e. crying, exhibiting overstimulation, inattention) for 5 consecutive days. Can the para call a meeting?
Yes! Anyone in the child's team can call a meeting!
This plan is free for parents and meets the child's needs.
IEP AND 504s!
A student constantly touches and hugs others without consent. Is this student over-responsive or under-responsive?
Under-responsive!
Your student seems to be tired and express signs of lethargy. What are some strategies might you implement?
1. Have the child sip on their water bottle throughout the day
2. Heavy work activities to wake up their body, including animal walks, scooter board
3. Color coding/using highlighters for learnings
4. Fidget toys could increase alertness
There is a section on Special Education & Related Services in all IEP documents. Why is this significant to your field?
1. Enables awareness on when the student is being pulled out of the classroom
2. You'll be able to know when services are provided in the classroom, allowing collaboration between you and the service provider
A student has no goals or progress monitoring. What plan is this exhibiting?
504!
Bilateral coordination is the ability to use ______ _______ of the body at the ______ time.
Bilateral coordination is the ability to use both sides of the body at the same time.
You notice a student has limited control in their hand movements when cutting, especially in cutting on the lines. What can you do to help? Show a demonstration.
Hand over hand assistance.
An IEP provides insight about ________ and _______ information regarding student’s strengths and challenges
An IEP provides insight about current and past information regarding student’s strengths and challenges
IEPs are the ONLY plans part of special education. True or False?
True!
Bilateral coordination can help develop what skills?
Hand control, motor planning, and hand-eye coordination
A student gets overwhelmed from the loud noises in the classroom, has emotional responses (crying), and is overstimulated. What might you do to help?
1. Facilitate calming strategies: breathing exercises/squeezing an object
2. Applying deep pressure (hugs)