School Intervention Plan

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Intervention Plan

Margaret Morris

Post University

Background Schyla is a 9 year old, African American female living in the inner city of Chicago with her mother and grandmother. At the age of 9 Schyla qualified for special education elementary services under the 2004 (IDEA 2004), Part B act for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) ensures that children who have hearing loss receive free, appropriate early intervention programs from birth to age 3 and throughout the school years (ages 3 to 21). At the age of 3 Schyla had Kawasaki disease for 11 days with a fever which affected and caused

As a required component of the evaluation process under the IDEA, the parents, faculty members at school, hearing itinerary, case manager are required to attend the individualized educational program plan which will review and discuss data on Schyla, which will include information concerning her medical report, past education history, and testing needed. The purpose of the meeting is to assess and evaluate all services that will benefit Schyla in moving forward in school in order for her to obtain academic and social success. Considering the fact that Schyla has never attended school and have been home schooled up until this point in time in her life. It is extremely important for her to receive positive feedback, in order for her to have a smooth transition into a school setting. All information provided at the time of the meeting will be documented and re-evaluated in a six month time period. With parental permission, the school team will have access to Schyla’s medical records, such as, her audiogram from the audiologist who performed the hearing test. A medical treatment plan will also be considered if necessary. Also, the hearing itinerary that is specially trained to answer question and provide in depth information concerning what is required within Schyla’s home, classroom environment, and in her everyday life that will help assist Schyla in being able to fully function, learn and

An IEP is a written statement of the educational program designed to meet the student’s needs and is developed by a team. The IEP will include a detailed description of what will be done to give the student the extra help needed. The IEP will show changes that have taken place based upon Schyla’s needs. An IEP is similar to a road map showing where the student is and where she is going (Illinois state board of education, June 2009). The people that will be attending the IEP will include, Mr. and Mrs. Moore who are the parents of Schyla, general education teacher, special education teacher, school administrator, evaluation personnel, and others who have knowledge of or can provide special expertise concerning the student such as, a community service provider, advocate, lawyer, or friend for support (Illinois state board of education, June 2009). Mr. and Mrs. Moore will active participants in their daughter individualized educational program. They will be assisting the education team in setting annual goals for Schyla. The goals for Schyla includes, monitoring her hearing on a regular basis while also making sure she receives any additional services that can benefit her in the learning process. In addition to these services, Schyla will be provided access to educational tools and placement services