Week 5 - As you begin the school year with a new

Week 5-Reading Difficulties

Scenario: As you begin the school year with a new third-grade class, you notice that one of your students is especially weak in fluency. You have brought your concerns to the special education teacher for guidance on intervention strategies. 

Create a 175- to 350-word fictitious profile for this third-grade student with very poor fluency skills that includes: 

· Student information (name, age, language and social characteristics, ethnicity, any known educational history, etc.) 

· Explanation of concern 

· Assessments or inventories already given and the results 

· Current progress monitoring tool being used 

Create a 4- to 6-page response to intervention (RTI) plan for this student that specifically addresses fluency skills. Be detailed and specific. Include the following components in your plan:

· A description of Tier 1 intervention goals (write these as measurable, observable objectives)

· Any state standard(s) that will be met through Tier 1 goal(s) 

· An explanation of specific activities/strategies to develop the student’s reading fluency skills, including the use of technology tools 

· A plan for assessing and monitoring the student’s progress, including a student self-assessment or monitoring strategy  

· A parental/family communication plan that supports the student’s learning needs and promotes accountability, as well as includes home reinforcement activities that utilize technology (e.g., interactive software) 

· Tier 2 and Tier 3 supports that can be used if the Tier 1 intervention is unsuccessful

Refer to this week’s readings and learning activities for pertinent ideas and information.

Include in-text citations and cite your sources according to APA guidelines.  

Review the grading rubric for details about assignment expectations. 

Submit your assignment.