Learning Differences
A developmental difficulty that combines impairments in or unusual development of social understanding and communication, and rigidity of thought and action
What is autism?
Difficulty in completing tasks or assessments on time
What is extend allotted time/extended time?
ADHD
What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder? (with a constellation of behaviors that impact learning)
Intervention - My teacher gives me a graphic organizer for all my writing tasks.
What is organizational problems in writing?
Before a teacher can officially refer a student for support, they must spend this many weeks evaluating the student's knowledge, skills, and abilities.
What is four weeks?
One characteristic includes lack of understanding of mathematical terms and signs
What is dycalculia?
I cannot sit still for long periods of time.
What is provide frequent breaks?
LRE
What is Least Restrictive Environment?
This four-letter acronym represents the core values framework that guides every aspect of governance and practice at ALS.
What is CREM?
Once a referral is made, Learning Support teachers gather evidence through observations and feedback over this period of time.
What is two weeks?
A variable difficulty with different forms of language, often including problems in word reading, comprehension, and a conspicuous problem with acquiring proficiency in writing and spelling
What is Dyslexia?
Accommodation if I have extreme difficulties copying from the board
What is provide student with print out of work to be copied/allow student to type?
GAD
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
Includes illegible handwriting and all aspects of poor written language, including expression, clarity, accuracy and spelling; could impact math work, too
What is Dysgraphia?
This is the person or group responsible for initiating a dialogue with parents if a student displays specific learning needs.
What is the Learning Support department?
Leila, Nardine, Mohamed, Rana, Ayah
Characterized by having difficulty with maintaining attention but is not hyperactive.
What is ADHD Inattentive presentation?
Reading/Literature I struggle with new and difficult vocabulary
What is providing student with a word bank for class work?
The coordination of small muscle movements, usually involving the synchronization of hands and fingers, with the eyes.
What is fine motor skills?
These are the three primary sources of evidence reviewed during the two-week observation period following a referral.
What are scheduled observations, teacher feedback, and assessments/student work?
A broad range of medically diagnosed chronic or acute health conditions that may adversely affect academic functioning and result in the need for accommodations.
What is Other Health Impaired?
Test anxiety/cognitive overload - I really get anxious before exams and "freeze" during testing.
What is providing a study guide?
POTS
What is Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome? (A medical diagnosis with impact on academic performance)
A way of teaching whereby teachers proactively modify teaching methods, resources, learning activities, and student products in order to ensure that all students’ learning is maximized and assessments are designed to elicit true student understanding
What is differentiation?
At the start of the academic year, existing IEPs and support plans must be revised with teachers during this specific timeframe before being shared with parents.
What are the first two weeks?