The Six Step Pre-Referral Process PDF

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The Six Step Pre-Referral Process Step 1: Initial Concern - The initial concern can be noticed by anyone (including parents) regarding the students performance - The concern is based on a consistence difference in behavior or academic performance over a period of time - Concern can be expressed informally or formally - There is a team formed - There is no specific timeline Step 2: Information Gathering - Teachers will list methods, strategies, behavior management, and other things that were implemented to help the student. - Parents notice behavior changes at home - The students skill level, background knowledge, and experiences inside and outside of school will be needed - School work and informational assessments are also needed - The team has 45 days from the signed consent form to gather the information and hold a meeting Step 3: Sharing Information and Team Discussion - At the meeting everyone gets assigned roles for the meeting (ie. note taking, time keeper, etc.) - They share all the information they have - They brainstorm techniques that can be implemented - Parents can ask questions and also suggest ideas, as well as bring information about the students home life - They also discuss students strengths, interests, talents, weaknesses, and show comparison to other students and their skills. Step 4: Discussion of Possible Strategies - The pre-referral team discusses possible strategies and interventions which can include a seating chart, classroom management, teaching styles, and much more. - The team will set attainable goals that are measurable and have objectives - Parents can recommend strategies and how to measure them. Step 5: Implementing and Monitoring the Strategies - Teacher(s) are responsible for data collection and can be assisted by service providers - Data can be collected through behavior checklists and also curriculum based measurement (CBM) - This is a crucial step in the pre-referral process since it desired if the strategy is working, needs changed or needs a referral.

- Parents also say if they’ve noticed any changes at home in his behavior, and also help implement strategies (ie. doing homework) Step 6: Evaluating and Decision making - The Pre-referral team decides if the strategy is working and should continue implementing the strategy , needs changed, and try a new strategy or needs to start the referral process. - Parents are encouraged to participate since they know the student better than the teachers and have variable information about the student....