After the Assessment....

As you observe and document your student’s progress this year, most likely you will come across areas where they struggle!  Whether it's math, language or fine motor skills, most assessment templates make it easy to pinpoint specific areas that are challenging to your students, but don't necessarily provide guidance as to what activities can be used to help them.  Each child is unique, so as educators we need to be sensitive- tailoring support to each individual student. But, how do we choose the best strategy? 

Here are some options - taken from the workshop- Assessments- Strategies for Change I led earlier this month.

Identify the source 

Is the problem verbal communication, self regulation, or social skills? Often it is a combination.

Identify the level of support needed

Will the child benefit by one-on-one or support within group activities? 

Make a plan! 

Can you plan a group activity that embeds support utilizing a child's preferences such as dramatic play to reinforce math skills?

Community! 

How can peers help? 

Clarify with pictures 

Can a change in environment such as added visuals or curriculum modification be useful?

Whatever you choose- make sure all teachers in the classroom are on on the same page! 

For more ideas regarding Assessments or other topics contact Monica!