| STUDENTS EXPERIENCING ACADEMIC DIFFICULTY (ELEMENTARY) Code: EDUCATION - 105 |
DEFINITION:
Students with academic skill levels below grade or class expectations over an extended period of time; Students who learn differently than most students. |
PREVENTION:
Provide readiness experiences for preschool children; Provide early intervention & consultation services regarding learning or adjustment difficulties; Develop approaches to improve learning or adjustment difficulties; Implement programs which will enhance positive self-perception and aspirations; Assist teachers in meeting individual student needs, learning rates and styles; Implement & promote programs to facilitate cross-age, peer, parent & volunteer tutors; Screen for vision, hearing or medical problems, make referrals and assist with appropriate follow-up. |
CRISIS:
Review intervention strategies and explore alternatives to meet the student's educational or social needs; Provide teachers, parents, students with consultation regarding the advisability of alternate school programs including special education; Suggest appropriate school/home/community intervention alternatives to drop-out or failure. |
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INTERVENTION:
Modify general education activities to meet student needs, facilitate programs for peer, cross-age, volunteer or parent tutoring; Arrange for students to participate in compensatory, alternative, special education or vocational education programs; Recommend collaborative activities which enhance student achievement through parent-teacher interventions.
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