Discussion+Points+for+Catriona

= Please feel free to add any key points, stratgies, concerns or references related to Catriona = = = = Some key concerns/ points for Catriona, in Yr 4 are: = Carly 6/5 __Key concerns of learning__ __Actions to address concerns__
 * very social with her class peers
 * reading skills are approx. Yr 2 level. Stuggles with comprehension and retelling of sequences.
 * has an LSO 2 mornings a week to work with her
 * cooperative and eager to learn
 * is treated the same as her siblings at home
 * has Down Syndrome
 * Catriona's reading level is two years below her peers, how can we bring her reading level up.
 * How to develop the skills necessary for academic success in regards to her comprehension and retelling of sequences.
 * Although Catriona is a social student and participates in school activities, are inclusive practices used throughout all academic aspects in the classroom. Do her difficulties with academia hold her back?
 * Modify and adjust current classwork to Catriona's level so she is still able to participate in class tasks.
 * Utilise the LSO to work 1:1 with Catriona to help with her Literacy. The LSO could also work with Catriona in small groups to help with class inclusion.
 * Timetable / daily routine displayed
 * The use of visual aides to use with and develop Catriona’s comprehension and retelling.
 * Provide opportunities of pre-teaching in an individual or small-group setting
 * Provide opportunities for cooperative learning and of peer-tutoring.

__Outline how you will evaluate the selected actions i.e. how you will know the concerns have been addressed.__
 * Discuss with Catriona her likes, interests and dislikes to make reading enjoyable.
 * Monitor Catriona’s progress on a regular basis to see if her levels and comprehension are increasing.
 * Discuss with the LSO, Catriona’s progression.
 * Monitor Catriona’s progress with cooperative learning and small-group settings

how can we bring her reading level up. || * modify and adjust current classwork to Catriona's level so she is still able to participate in class tasks. in regards to her comprehension and retelling of sequences || * Timetable / daily routine displayed activities, are inclusive practices used through out all academic aspects in the classroom. Does her difficulties with academia hold her back? || * To be treated the same as the rest of the class
 * Key concern of learning || Actions to address concerns ||
 * Catriona's reading level is two years below her peers,
 * use the LSO to work 1:1 with Catriona to help with her reading as well as small groups ||
 * How to develop the skills nessesary for academic sucess
 * use more visuals with comprehension and retelling rather then written retelling.
 * use ||
 * Although Catriona is a social student and participates in school
 * be firm with class rules and social settings
 * modify and adjust classwork to Catrion's level so she is ||