here are the interventions for behavior issues...and this is coming from Butter (DD8), Mrs W (the teacher) and SP (the school psych)...
"Here is a list of some class interventions:
-Butter will be allowed to have free reading time (drawing and computer time are options but she appears to prefer reading) after finishing assignments. A timer is set for assignments and upon finishing, Butter can use the remaining time for reading (we do not think this will interfere with the quality of her work but will monitor this). Geronimo-Stilton (in class) and Harry Potter (not in class...can we get some from library?) seem to be the highest incentives for her, although today she did well w/free reading time with other books.
-She indicated she would like a privacy board for her desk and was given one today but did not want to use it. We will continue to offer this as an option.
-She will need to make up unfinished work at recess.
-She will be given the option of a separate work space.
-She will be given choices whenever possible to avoid power struggles and to engage her in the work.
-If a topic comes up in class about which Butter feels strongly, she can make a note to herself in her journal and this can be discussed later so that she feels she is heard and is able to express herself while not interfering with instructional time.
-The Occupational Therapist (OT) is also going to observe her and will consider the option of hanging something on the back of her pencil (gum was considered but may be problematic) which is safe to chew on (as she currently chews on her pencil erasers and spits them out throughout the day).
-Butter mentioned that she would use earplugs or headphones to keep her focused but we are not sure about these options and would first like to offer the privacy board and/or separate work space.
-The red/green cloth will now be a red or yellow or green paper which is divided into AM and PM sections and sent home. This will give a more accurate reflection of Butter's performance over the course of the day. Please feel free to consider/discuss the option of a weekly reward at home as we talked about yesterday.
Please provide any feedback or suggestions you feel will be helpful, as well as what works at home. This is a work in progress and can be modified as necessary."
I think what I most appreciate is the overall tone that is helpful! FINALLY someone is NOT saying my kid is depressed or anxious or that I need to straighten her out! Even this is more that what I've gotten in the past, especially the multipart behavior report...The pencil thing made me laugh, I've never noticed that...and who was talking about Geronimo Stilton on the reading lists threads? That's new here, lol!
I appreciate your thoughts on the other interventions. We still have a long way to go and of course, will see if these things actually work, but if we can get her on track doing the work at all, that will be an improvement in itself!
