Child Study Committee Flashcards
Purposes of Child Study Committee
- to rule out as many potential external causes for lack of progress as possible
- to gather information that indicates whether or not there is a suspected disability
Role of RTI in Assessment Process
The role of RTI in the assessment process is one that needs to be determined so that special educators can determine how RTI effects making referrals for special education services.
Sources of Information on student performance that might be considered at the Child Study Committee
school records, prior academic achievement, prior test scores, group standardized achievement test results, attendance records, prior teacher reports, group IQ test information, prior teacher referrals, medical history in the school nurse’s office, student work
Pre-Referral Strategies
team meeting with teachers, parent interviews, medical exam, hearing test, vision test, classroom management techniques, help classes, remedial reading or math services, in school counseling, progress reports, disciplinary action, change of program, consolidation of program, referral to child protective services, informal assessment techniques, screening
Why is it important to rule out vision, hearing, medical, economic, cultural, and environmental issues during the pre-referral process?
indications of visual or hearing difficulties, prescribed medication that may have an effect on the child’s behavior or medical conditions in need of attention or that could be contributing to the child’s present difficulties.
