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RTI: The Mess. Libby Allen. Demographics. Female, 11 years, Caucasian, lower middle class Both parents are involved. Teachers feel that parents only give “lip-service” Difficulty in focusing (ADHD) Often off topic, doodling, writing notes to classmates etc.
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RTI: The Mess Libby Allen
Demographics • Female, 11 years, Caucasian, lower middle class • Both parents are involved. • Teachers feel that parents only give “lip-service” • Difficulty in focusing (ADHD) • Often off topic, doodling, writing notes to classmates etc. • Very bright, but difficulty in participating in class and finishing and turning in classwork • A lot of emotional issues– troubles with girls, looks agitated when you call on her in class, self-conscious • Unorganized– papers from different classes in folder. Often comes to class with wrong folder or textbook.
The Plan -Organize everything: folders, locker, backpack, planner -Meeting with student, parent, and teachers. • Set up a plan: • Come to class prepared (1 pt) • Get organized (1 pt) • Participate in class (1 pt) • Get planner signed (1 pt) Keeping Track • Communication with counselors and parents • Created excel sheet and 4 point system. • Recorded everyday
Results • Every week, I tallied up the students points • Week 1: 6 • Week 2: 8 • Student has meeting with Vice-Principal • Week 3: 12 • Letter sent home to parents asking for more involvement. • Week 4: 15
Conclusions • Communication on all ends are necessary • Organization contributed to participation in class • Need to follow through with what you say • “It takes a village to raise a child”