Thought I should share with everyone

Author: MO
Date: 07-18-02 10:39

You are very welcome! I hope it helps you and your son.
The hardest part was getting it all to fit on one page….and deciding what actually made it on the sheet.

When the teacher’s were made aware of my resume at the beginning of the year last year..I told them that I would love to get any input from them about Justin at the end of the year…. that I could add to his resume and that would be helpful for his teachers next year to know… I got so much helpful informatin…I had to expand to two pages.

I have pasted it here for you to see….it looks much better on my document and I can send it to you if you send me your e-mail address

Justin Parson’s Profile 6/13/02

Characteristics:
* Parents reported: Justin is Happy, Caring, Helpful, Eager to please, Shy, Timid, Naive, Easily Influenced, Hard Working, Easily upset (Emotional),
* 6th grade teachers reported: Justin is serious about his work and doesn’t want to be in a group with students who don’t take it seriously.
* 6th grade teachers reported: Justin is hesitant to work in small group until he feels comfortable.

School History:
Held back in Kindergarten. Was socially promoted in Third Grade. Successful in Fourth Grade. Had much Difficulty in Fifth grade. Was Successful in Sixth grade.

Medical Information: (In chronological order)-
* 3rd Grade- Diagnosed A.D.D.-Prescribed Adderal
* 4th Grade- Diagnosed with a Sight Deficit- Prescribed Strong Glasses
* 4th Grade- Diagnosed with a Learning Disability- I.E.P.
* 4th Grade- Diagnosed with a Substantial hearing loss- Corrective Surgery
* 5th Grade- Diagnosed with Hearing Deficit- 2nd Corrective Surgery
* 6th Grade- Diagnosed with Hearing Deficit- 3rd Corrective Surgery

Strengths: Artistic Talents, Math Computation, Spelling in isolation, Writing is almost Always on topic,

Weaknesses: (MFE-00)
* Struggles with written expression for any math problem he has to explain.
* Has trouble writing a topic sentence.
* Has difficulty writing an introductory and concluding paragraph.
* Difficulty attending to key facts and supporting details presented orally.
* Difficulty recognizing correct answers in written material.
* Struggles with word problems.

Suggested Intervention Strategies: (MFE-00)
“Justin appears to be a visual learner who learns best when the auditory/vocal channel is combined with the visual mode of presentation.”
“Comprehension should be checked by asking Justin to paraphrase or demonstrate what is expected of him rather than requesting a repetition of the instruction.
“Establish a system of verbal or non-verbal signals to cue Justin to attend, respond, or alter behavior.”
“When giving Justin a reading assignment, alert Justin to look for the important details that will be discussed.”
“Use a buddy system” in the classroom so that another student can help with class notes, assignments, and instruction.”

Current IEP Goals 2003: Current IEP Services 2003:
Listening Comprehension Preferential seating in all classes
Reading Comprehension Benefits from highlighting important details
Written Language Skills May have extended time when deemed necessary
Math Problem Solving Skills May complete assignments in Study Skills when necessary
Fraction Computation May have directions clarified and checked for understanding
Tests may be read in a a small group setting
May redo tests to receive a a passing grade
May use a calculator
Justin benefits from
Weekly progress reports
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New Second Page

Most recent Discoveries about Justin
(Updated June 13, 2002)

Justin’s Discoveries:
He feels that he does much better on tests when it is administered in a quiet setting with little or no auditory distractions.

Parent’s Discoveries:
Justin shows signs of anxiety by chewing on his fingers.

Endeavor’s Team Discoveries: (Sixth grade)

“ We have noticed a tremendous amount of growth in Justin this year. He has matured and taken charge of his work. We know he needs continued support, but he appears to know what needs to be done and is responsible. Here are ideas we feel will be helpful for next year:’

“Justin responds well when a teacher shows a personal interest in his outside hobbies, which helps in building a trusting relationship.”
“By keeping a binder this year, Justin has developed his organization skills. We would recommend that this continue next year.”
“Justin needs to be encouraged to ask questions when he does not understand.
Justin needs to have preferential seating in the classroom.”
“Extrinsic motivation techniques tend to work well with Justin, i.e. candy, homework pass, pencils…….
“Encouraging words and praise help with motivating Justin to complete work.”
“Justin needs to continue to branch out and work with other students in a group setting. We have seen him begin to take risks and associate with peers in the regular classroom setting.”
“Justin’s work needs to be monitored regularly to avoid frustration and to complete the assignment accurately and correctly.”
“Please make sure you refer to the accommodations in Justin’s IEP.”

“We have enjoyed having Justin in class this year and hope he will have a successful year in 7th grade. The Endeavor Team.”

Speech Language-Pathologist Discoveries: (Sixth grade)

“Justin is a quiet, polite, well-mannered student who loves to please.
He is an excellent artist.”
“Justin has become a very organized student”
“Has strong support at home to help with homework when he needs it.”
“Justin learns best when information is presented in “chunks”, and he has time to think about and understand the first “chunk” before the second “chunk” is presented.”
“He is most comfortable in a classroom environment where there is a routine that is followed daily.”
“When he has questions, Justin is more comfortable asking an adult than a peer.”
“Due to his fluctuating hearing, Justin needs to sit in a place where he can see the speaker as well as clearly hear them.”
“He needs for important things (like homework, key curricular concepts) to be written down somewhere in the room as well as spoken about.”
“If you need any additional information about Justin, please contact xxx

Great minds think alike ;-)

I also add my son’s picture - scanned or copied on paper
at the copy store.

I always pick a picture with him having a BIG smile on
his face.

And I do this for my high school 504 daughter
who has asthma and chronic tension headaches.

Anne

Wow. I love this idea. I am going to do it for my fifth grade son and even for my 6 year old first grader.

Thanks,
Margo

Thank you SO MUCH for sharing this great idea. I’ve been trying to figure out HOW to communicate similar type info to teachers at the new (to her) middle school my daughter will begin attending in the fall, and this is a great format to use!

As a teacher, I would really appreciate this information in this friendly format. With a case load of 28 at the middle school, by the time I would wade through IEP and begin classes, I might have stepped on a few precious egos or scared my teacher-self silly with info. I wished I had known, noticed, remembered.

As I parent, I too felt that teachers and my son would benefit from some hints laid out right from the start. I wrote a letter, but this resume format is much easier for a teacher to use. Thanks for sharing!

Thank you for sharing this with us. It was also very helpful to read the actual document. I just hope I can do as fine a job as you did. Thank you again.