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  Case: Student needs additional help
One day during my internship I was asked to assist a student with an independent math assignment. This student is not on an IEP or a 504 but I think he really needs one. As he completed his work he needed subtle reminders to show his work, write a little neater, and to label. I would look at his answers and they were correct, they were just a little messy. I could see his wheels turning and I knew he knew what to do and how to do it, he just had a hard time putting it on paper. I would ask him to tell me how he got the answer, it was usually a great strategy and showed me he knew what he was doing so I would tell him to write that down to make it evident for grading. My CT said his score on this assignment was pretty high and did not match what he usually accomplishes. I think he needs additional help and guidance and should be on an IEP or 504 but I don't think any action is being taken to do this. This boy is smart but he is often thrown to the wayside because he is a small behavior problem. I hate witnessing this and I wish he was given a fair chance.
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I would approach the child and give him some information on IEPs and 504s to give to his parents and try to set up a meeting with the teacher and parent. I would also explain that behavioral problems can sometimes be solves by giving the student proper instruction and attention.
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case No
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: I don't think this is a good approach. The student should not be given information about 504's or IEP's without the teachers' knowledge or consent, especially if the teacher and administration feel that he doesn't need one. I also feel that giving him information about 504's and IEP's might confuse the student, considering they are sometimes lengthy processes. The teacher should be informed first and foremost and the teacher should decide with administration if an IEP or 504 is necessary.
Rated On: July 5, 2018 8:41 am
Rated By: Rochelle Young
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case No
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: Conversation regarding the students education plans should not be discussed without professionals and parents present. I do not recommend this solution.
Rated On: October 6, 2018 8:22 pm
Rated By: Brittany Doxsey
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case No
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: It's not the students place to set up meetings between the teacher and parents.
Rated On: October 12, 2018 12:12 am
Rated By: Rachel
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case No
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: This is wrong. I would never do this.
Rated On: October 14, 2018 8:29 pm
Rated By: MeHuZu
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Very well said
Rated On: October 11, 2019 3:11 pm
Rated By: Brittany
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I do not think having the student communicate this information to his parents would be effective. In general, I would not suggest approaching the student directly. This matter should be discussed with only the necessary adults.
Rated On: February 26, 2020 1:29 am
Rated By: Emily Malley
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case No
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: I would not do this.
Rated On: October 17, 2020 3:38 pm
Rated By: Dyvuqa