Special Education Plan 2012-2013 - Algoma District School Board

Early Identification of Children’s Learning NeedsJK Speech and Language ScreenProcedure:1. By the end of April, each Junior Kindergarten Student will be screened using the ADSBJunior Kindergarten Speech and Language screen by the classroom teacher.2. Results will be submitted to the special education department and speech pathologist whowill review each case and enter the data in the board database.3. a) Those students whose profiles may suggest hearing difficulties will be referred to thehard-of-hearing Special Education Assignment Teacher for a consultation.b) Those students whose profile may suggest articulation difficulties willreceive further screening by a special education staff. If warranted, a referral will be madethrough the school principal to NECCAC. The board speech pathologist will review allcases prior to NECCAC intervention. Voice concerns will be reviewed in the samemanner.c) Those students whose profile may suggest language difficulties will receive furtherscreening using the Fluharty Language Screen. This screen will be completed by specialeducation staff. The special education staff will provide strategies and interventions tomeet the needs of the student. Students at-risk will be monitored by special education staffon an ongoing basis. If warranted, the student will be for formal language assessment.4. The in-school team will ensure the sharing of results with parents for those studentsconsidered at-risk. The team will monitor appropriate programming using the suggestionsoutlined in the summary sheet. Further suggestions will be made available by contactingspecial education staff.5. The completed Screen will be placed within the Early and Ongoing Identification ofChildren’s Learning Needs Document and then placed in the student’s OSR at the end ofJune.June 2012 38 of 68