1. Response to Courtney 100 words in-text citation and reference

1. Response to Courtney 100 words in-text citation and reference

When writing a MET report you want to be sure to have all of the information, reports, and scores from the other team members first. For example, you’ll need the results from the psychologist and any other area in which the student was tested (ex. speech, OT, etc.). The MET report should also include the student’s personal information such as birth history, age, grade, health, etc. The special education teacher must gather all of this data before completing the MET report and include the most probable disability based on where the student falls under IDEA. The reader must understand that the report is only recommending what they believe to be an educational disability and that it is not pre-determined or set in stone; the reader may disagree and even deny that recommendation.

2. Response to Michelle 100 words in-text citation and reference

One of the best ways is to just talk to the child.  I would show them what they did and talk about what it means and try to work together to come up with strategies to help the grow.  You can also find ways to show them examples with pictures or manipulatives.  I don’t believe is ti always appropriate to share with the child.  If they have many areas that they need help in, I would start with one or two.  It is never good to overwhelm a child or parent for that matter.  Also sometimes they are to young to understand some of what we do and why.  When you are talking to a little one, you have to change your verbiage for sure and sometimes leave things out.  It is important for them to be involved in their learning but they also need to be excited and willing to try.  If you make it to complicated or overwhelm them, they will shut down.  I believe that you also must celebrate every success and growth, no matter how small.