Special Education Reading and Language Arts
Teaching children to read is a fundamental responsibility of all educators. Research has shown that for many children, learning to read is a struggle. Although the numbers are debated, it is well established that 30% to 40% of all children will have significant difficulty learning to read. In today society, the failure to read proficiently has profound educational and life consequences it is the most likely reason that children drop out of school, are retained, or are referred to special education. Poor skills also greatly limit post-secondary school and work options. The importance of teaching children to read cannot be understated
The Idea Statements.
Listening
Will Listen To Gain Information...
stand up- come to me
By month/year, when given a 2-step direction (" stand up- come to me") by staff, THE STUDENT will respond by standing up and walking to the instructor 40% of the time over 5 days as observed and recorded by staff.
By month/year, when given a 2-step direction (" stand up- come to me") by staff, THE STUDENT will respond by standing up and walking to the instructor 60% of the time over 7 days as observed and recorded by staff.
By month/year, when given a 2-step direction (" stand up- come to me") by staff, THE STUDENT will respond by standing up and walking to the instructor 80% of the time over 9 days as observed and recorded by staff.
Given a 2-step direction (" stand up- come to me") by staff, THE STUDENT will respond by standing up and walking to the instructor
10% accuracy by November
15% accuracy by January
20% accuracy by March
25% accuracy by April
30% accuracy by May
listen to radio weather report
By month/year, THE STUDENT will listen to radio weather report in order to choose appropriate clothing. 40% of the time over 5 days as observed and recorded by staff.
By month/year, THE STUDENT will listen to radio weather report in order to choose appropriate clothing. 60% of the time over 7 days as observed and recorded by staff.
By month/year, THE STUDENT will listen to radio weather report in order to choose appropriate clothing. 80% of the time over 9 days as observed and recorded by staff.
THE STUDENT will listen to radio weather report in order to choose appropriate clothing
2 out of 8 observed opportunities by June
2 out of 8 observed opportunities by October
2 out of 8 observed opportunities by December
2 out of 8 observed opportunities by April
listen for the music
By month/year, THE STUDENT will listen for the music and respond by sitting/standing during musical chairs games when the music begins and ends 40% of the time over 5 days as observed and recorded by staff.
By month/year, THE STUDENT will listen for the music and respond by sitting/standing during musical chairs games when the music begins and ends 60% of the time over 7 days as observed and recorded by staff.
By month/year, THE STUDENT will listen for the music and respond by sitting/standing during musical chairs games when the music begins and ends 80% of the time over 9 days as observed and recorded by staff.
THE STUDENT will listen for the music and respond by sitting/standing during musical chairs games when the music begins and ends
1 out of 8 times by January
3 out of 8 times by March
5 out of 8 times by May
7 out of 8 times by July