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Case Study For "Johnny" by Panayiota Straight
Case Study For "Johnny" by Panayiota Straight
The following is a case study completed on a student named Johnny (pseudonym). It contains
work from the Special Education Part 2 course, as well as components of a sample IEP for
Johnny.
Description of the Student
Johnny is a 12 year old student in grade eight, currently diagnosed as ADHD, ARND and ODD.
He is an only child who lives with his foster mom and additional foster siblings (of no relation).
Johnny originates from a remote First Nations reservation, but is currently in a foster home living
in town. Johnny is known for having a poor attendance record throughout his elementary school
year and a reputation of suspensions due to his defiant behaviour. He has no known medical
concerns at this time. Some more information about John is:
-He is a First Nations student who enjoys participating in cultural activities and loves to read
-He is a candidate for speech and language therapy support and occupational therapy (i.e. gross
motor skills)
-Struggles with expressing his emotions, and can have violent outbursts
-Enjoys miniature army men, using his technology and consistently moving (i.e. rocking chair,
fidgeting)
-Participates in classroom discussion, however does not put his own ideas forth and will repeat
what the previous person said, or mock his classmates (i.e. teasing, smart remarks etc).
-Struggles with fine motor and using his pencil
-Kinesthetic/ tactile learner who needs frequent breaks and chunking of information
Review of Assessment Data
The educational assessment I chose to complete with John is the Fountas and Pinnell
Literacy Assessment, which gives information regarding benchmarked reading levels (with
equivalent grade levels), and reports on accuracy, fluency, and detailed information and scores on
comprehension.
The Assessment begins by having the student read from a word list, and the score
indicates which book level to choose from (A-Z levelled readers). Each letter has a fiction or
non-fiction book. The student picks which book to read, and then the teacher reads the
introduction part out loud to the student. Johns reading test began at a level X reader, and he
chose the book which was a non-fiction text. John scored a below 90% accuracy rate, he did
not self-correct and therefore does not have a score for the self-correction ratio, and during the
Part Two Comprehension Conversation, he scored a 6/7, in the Excellent Comprehension
guide. According to the assessment, the level X reader is not in his independent or instructional
level, but rather considered to be a Hard text for him, due to the low scoring of his accuracy.
From the results on this assessment, I would include the following program implications
if he is to have a full IEP developed before the end of the year. I would also make note in his
profile about his strength in comprehending what he is reading despite his low accuracy score,
and his need to improve his accuracy rate.
Environmental During formal assessments, Johnny needs a quiet, calm space with
minimal distractions. Completing these assessments in the morning is crucial for John
because he is not as fatigued in the afternoon, and this allows him to focus better on the
task at hand. Johnny would also benefit from a rocking chair as he is quite frigidity and
the constant motion can help with brain stimulation (as per his occupational therapy
recommendation).
Writing Tasks - When writing, Johnny would benefit from using his google read and
write which is a speech to text software program. The program will help get Johnnys
thoughts down from his brain to his electronic device. With journal entries in class,
Johnny would benefit from having sentence starters or blanks to fill in, rather than a
blank page. For his Monday Journal, his page can already include On the weekend I
_____ which would help him focus more on the content of his writing.
Collaborative Writing
Success breeds success
Students are more likely to engage in writing tasks
that they find personally meaningful and that allow
them to experience success. (Pearson, 2014)
DEFINITION
Assessment Accommodation: Verbatim Scribing- Have someone write word for word and jot
down exactly what the individual is communicating as a form of an assessment accommodation.
In thinking specifically for Johnny, this would be an appropriate accommodation for him as he
struggles with fine motor tasks and putting pencil to paper. When trying to gather information
about the content of his writing, having a verbatim scriber would help with this. Other possible
assessment accommodations could include a reduction in the number of tasks, while still having
the same concept, as well as extended time for completion.
*See below for a sample IEP that can be used for a student such as John.
IE
P
Individual
Education Plan
REASON FOR DEVELOPING THE IEP
Student identified as
exceptional by IPRC
STUDENT PROFILE
Name:
JOHNNY CANDY
Gende
M
r:
Date of
Birth:
School
SCHOOL BOARD X
:
Student
Principal
123-456-789
MR. SEUSS
OEN/MIN:
:
Current Grade/Special
School
GRADE 7
Class:
Year:
Most Recent IPRC
SEP.
Date Annual Review Waived by
Date:
10/2015
Parent/Guardian:
Exceptionality:
JULY 2,
1234
2015-2016
FEB.
2015
MULTIPLE EXCEPTIONALITIES
integration
Special education class full-time
ASSESSMENT DATA
Areas of Strength
Reading decoding
Reading comprehension
Physically active in outdoor and gym setting
Visual perceptual skills
Perceptual reasoning
Gross motor skills
Areas of Need
Math calculation
Applied math
Spelling
Writing
Social Skills
Fine motor coordination
Self-control
Verbal comprehension
Working memory
Processing speed
Expressive language
Behaviour
3
.
4
.
5
.
English (all
strands)
Mathematics
(all strands)
Geography
Daily Living
Skills
ALT
MOD
AC
MOD
AC
MOD
AC
MOD
AC
MOD
AC
ALT
ALT
ALT
ALT
6.
Social Skills
7.
ALT
MOD
AC
MOD
AC
MOD
AC
MOD
AC
MOD
AC
History
8.
ALT
Science &
Technology
The Arts
9.
ALT
ALT
1
0.
ALT
Certificate of Accomplishment
(Accommodations are assumed to be the same for all subjects, unless otherwise
indicated)
Instructional
Accommodations
-
Individualized Equipment
Environmental
Accommodations
-
Assessment
Accommodations
strategic seating
quiet setting
special lighting
FM system
prompts to return to
students attention to task
oral tests
concrete/hands-on
materials/manipulatives
point to correct answer
No
Ultimate Ears- Headphones
Laser Jet Pro 400 Printer (in
homeroom)
Exemptions:
Subject/Course/Alternative Program:
123-456-789
Mathematics
portfolio
Annual Program Goal(s): A goal statement describing what the student can reasonably be expected to accomplish by the
end of the
school year in a particular subject, course, or alternative program.
By the end of Grade 8, Johnny will demonstrate improvement in his ability to count,
recognize, and represent numbers from 1-1000, as well as recognize 2 dimensional objects.
He will demonstrate different repeating patterns, and use non-standard units of
measurement. He will also collect and record data, and be demonstrate different addition
and subtraction strategies, and demonstrate how the above topics relate to the outside,
everyday, real world.
Learning Expectations
Teaching Strategies
Assessment Methods
Term One
Johnny will estimate, measure
and record the area and
perimeter of 2 dimensional
objects when provided with
formulas, with 75% accuracy.
-Modelling
Term Two
Johnny will estimate,
measure, and record length,
height, and distance of
objects in the classroom and
school, using standard units,
with 75% accuracy by the end
of Term Two.
Johnny will collect data using
a four colour spinner and then
describe his results, with 75%
accuracy by the end of Term
Two.
examples
to tell the user how much money is being shown on the screen. There is also a zoom feature
which can enlarge the money, making it adaptable for anyone with visual impairments.
This tool could easily be used as a warm-up in the class; The teacher could begin by
writing a dollar amount on the board and the students need to use the tool to represent that
amount. It could also be used as virtual manipulatives for adding and subtracting.
The best feature of this tool is the pencil function, which allows the student to draw lines,
write, or label around the dollar bills and coins. Teachers could use this as part of a modified or
accommodated math program, if the student needs to show their thinking in what they had added
together first. The teacher could also use this to set up a task for the student, by outlining where
they should put all the $1, and then the student can drag them over to the specific spots. The
students could screen capture their work before clearing their screen for the next task.
I think all students would enjoy using this tool in the classroom, as it is very userfriendly and quick to open and put away. While younger students enjoy using physical
manipulatives, when you begin adding greater amounts, physical manipulatives can take up a lot
of space and be distracting to those around who might not want or need to use them.
The use of this program is also realistic in the sense that Johnny will have to learn how to
handle and manage his own money as a life skill when he becomes more independent as an adult
(i.e. paying bills, grocery shopping, shopping for necessities etc).
Subject/Course/Alternative Program:
12345679
English
By the end of Grade 4, Johnny will increase listening skills in order to understand
and respond appropriately; using knowledge of words and cueing systems to read
fluently. Johnny will generate, gather and organize his ideas and information to
write for an intended purpose and audience and he will meet 50% of the Grade 4
curriculum expectations for demonstrating an understanding of a variety of media
texts.
Learning Expectations
Teaching Strategies
Assessment Methods
Oral language:
With the teacher, Johnny
will use stated information
in oral tests to make
simple inferences and
reasonable predictions and
support it with 1 piece of
evidence from the text.
Reading:
Johnny will demonstrate an
understanding of the daily
reading comprehension
program by achieving a
minimum of 50% on the
quiz assessments.
Writing:
Johnny will identify an
order a main idea and 3
supporting details into a
teacher- provided graphic
organizer. The organizer
will contain a minimum of
4 events.
Media:
Johnny will express two
personal thoughts and
feelings about various
media texts.
Modelling
Small Group
Direct Instruction
Checklists
Point to answer
Teacher Check
Anchor Charts
Use of classroom word
wall and personal
dictionary.
Teacher Check
Conferencing
Teacher Check
Small Group
Retell
Organizer
Provide sample of
different text forms.
Anchor Charts
Small Group
Manipulatives (sentence
strips)
Co create checklist with
student.
Teacher Check
Student-Generated
Success Criteria
Teacher Check
Conferencing
Anchor Charts
Small Group
Behavioural Goals
Johnny will demonstrate improved social skills during the day, such as being polite and using
manners, acknowledging questions asked and asking open-ended questions, 4 out of 5 days per
week, with teacher observation daily.
Johnny will politely ask to use his technology in his classes for educational purposes and will
responsibly stay focused and on task, with teacher prompts 50% of the time.
On a weekly basis, Johnny will perform at least one good deed while at school (i.e. pick up
garbage, hold the door open for someone, make a positive comment to an adult or peer etc).
Specific Expectations
Teaching Strategy
Assessment Methods
-Checklists
-Point to answer
-Teacher Check
-Student Journal
Reflections
June 25th,
2015
Transition Meeting
August
28th, 2015
September
10th, 2015
October 1st,
2015
by October
18th, 2015
by October
18th
by mid
November
by late
November/
December
IPRC Meeting
IPRC meeting held to discuss
Johns current identification and
programming.
The principal is legally required to ensure that the IEP is properly implemented and monitored.
This IEP has been developed according to the ministrys standards and appropriately addresses the
students strengths and needs. The learning expectations will be reviewed and the students achievement
evaluated at least once every reporting period.
Principals Signature
Date
Parent/Guardian
Student
Student
Parent/Guardian
Parent/Guardian
Student
Parent/Guardian Signature
Date
Date
Support Needs
Student OSR including: IEP, recent report cards, classroom formal/ informal assessments
Transition into the Grade 9 LifeSkills Program (nearing the end of Grade 8)
Collection of data/ up to date information regarding the students current goals/ progress
(classroom teacher, SERT)
Transition Meeting where all stakeholders are present (SERT can inform/ invite all
stakeholders-school psychologist, principal, classroom teacher, receiving teacher, EA,
parents, others who may be involved such as a SLP)
Consider students physical, emotional, and learning needs and prepare questions/ ideas to
bring forth for collaboration at transition meeting (All stakeholders)
Complete classroom assessments/ June report cards by the beginning of June 2016
(classroom teacher)
Consider classroom placement (i.e. course selection and electives, possible career
pathways for the future) and other peers in the classroom when creating class lists for
September 2016 (Principal, SERT, receiving teacher)
Introduce the student to the Grade 9 teachers (classroom teacher, receiving teacher)
Set up locker assignment for the following school year- have student practice accessing
locker before the remainder of the year
Set up school staff introductions i.e. guidance counsellor, librarians, janitors, etc.
Provide a mini tour around the high school designated areas (i.e. cafeteria, gymnasium
area, etc).
References
Merlot Pedagogy Portal. (2015). Teaching strategies. Retrieved October 16, 2015, from
http://pedagogy.merlot.org/TeachingStrategies.html
Ontario Ministry of Education. (2013). Creating pathways to success: An education and career/life
planning program for Ontario schools. Retrieved
fromhttp://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/document/policy/cps/CreatingPathwaysSuccess.pdf
Ontario Ministry of Education. (2013). PPM 156: Supporting transitions for students with special
education needs. Retrieved from https://www.edu.gov.on.ca/extra/eng/ppm/ppm156.pdf