• Academic o Strengths: Brendan is currently enrolled in self-contained classes (15:1) for math, ELA, social studies, and science. According to Brendan, he learns best when he sees a demonstration or model of the given task before completing the assignment. He also prefers hands on activities. In ELA, Brendan is able to annotate; in math, he can solve equations with one variable; in social studies, he is able to cite evidence from the text; and in science, Brendan can use the scientific method to develop or understand an experiment. o Weaknesses: Overall, Brendan struggles with staying focus in many of his classes. Brendan struggles with grade level reading comprehension and with decoding. In ELA, Brendan struggles with determining a central
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He completes his classwork and homework assignment in a timely manner. o Weaknesses: It takes multiple prompting for Brendan to take out his notebook and start his “Do Now.” Brendan needs preferential seating in class to ensure that he’s concentrating. It was suggested that he should be seated at the front of class.
• Social o Strengths: Brendan is doing well socially; he is social, respectful and responsible. He receives counseling once per week in a group setting of eight students. He has taken on a leadership role in this group and he often initiates conversations. Moreover, Brendan is developing a sense of independency. For example, Brendan is now independently taking the bus, and in the classroom, Brandon is not afraid to ask for help when he’s frustrated or confused. Additionally, Brendan enjoys playing sports with his classmates, and he is very helpful in his PE class. o Weaknesses: N/A
• Linguistic o Strengths: In class, Brendan advocates for himself and he asks for help from his teachers when he needs it. Additionally, according to his teachers, Brendan participates in classroom discussions. Brendan also attends Speech-Language therapy twice a week within a group of five students. During the Speech-Language therapy session, Brendan participates, and he is excelling in his therapy
He completes his classwork and homework assignment in a timely manner. o Weaknesses: It takes multiple prompting for Brendan to take out his notebook and start his “Do Now.” Brendan needs preferential seating in class to ensure that he’s concentrating. It was suggested that he should be seated at the front of class.
• Social o Strengths: Brendan is doing well socially; he is social, respectful and responsible. He receives counseling once per week in a group setting of eight students. He has taken on a leadership role in this group and he often initiates conversations. Moreover, Brendan is developing a sense of independency. For example, Brendan is now independently taking the bus, and in the classroom, Brandon is not afraid to ask for help when he’s frustrated or confused. Additionally, Brendan enjoys playing sports with his classmates, and he is very helpful in his PE class. o Weaknesses: N/A
• Linguistic o Strengths: In class, Brendan advocates for himself and he asks for help from his teachers when he needs it. Additionally, according to his teachers, Brendan participates in classroom discussions. Brendan also attends Speech-Language therapy twice a week within a group of five students. During the Speech-Language therapy session, Brendan participates, and he is excelling in his therapy