I have a student (2nd grade inclusive classroom) who, recently, did not qualify as learning disabled. The discrepancy between his achievement & ability levels was significant, but there was not a large enough indication of a processing problem to label him LD. We also suspect ADD, but of course, that's the parents' call as to whether they take him to the doctor for a diagnosis, so that isn't being addressed right now. The team's recommendation was to refer him to our (new) county RtI team. I got a little bit of an explanation about what they do, but would like a more in-depth explanation.
Here's what I got from our spec. ed lead teacher (who I respect): This is an example of one strategy--they choose a 2nd grade level text for Mason (he reads at beginning first grade), have him read it, and determine which words he can't recognize (which I suspect would be 70% or better). They write those words on small cards that he can carry around during the day and practice. Remember--ADD, in all likelihood. He's well-behaved--a typical active boy, and likeable. I was also told the team might work with him once a day or even more. Then I asked, "So, when would he work with text at his independent or instructional level?" She didn't know. I really wanted to ask if anyone on the team had a background in reading instruction (over and above special education). Two of the people on the team (besides the team leader) would be a county behavioral specialist and our school psychologist. Are these the best choices for this intervention? Is there a special training that takes place before they work with struggling readers? I know our special ed teacher was just able to give me a short answer to a question that I'm sure requires a very long answer. Can anyone help me out with some information, or point me to a reliable source on the Internet? Thank you so much!! Melissa/2nd/VA _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org. Search the MOSAIC archives at http://snipurl.com/MosaicArchive.
