7A Response Questions
For this series of questions, I had the advantage of not
only enjoying a terrifically written piece, but also having access one of the
most educated and experienced professionals in the Mahoning Valley for
questioning and consultation—my mother. Valerie Wilkins works as ‘Mental Health
and Disabilities Coordinator’ for the Trumbull Community Action Program, has
several degrees, certifications, and trainings regarding those with
disabilities, and has vast, ongoing, field experience regarding Early Childhood
Education and intervention.
What
is early intervention?
According
to Bethany’s presentation, early intervention is the process by which negative
developmental factors associated with a child’s development are addressed.
These techniques include a ‘system of services’ that are funded through federal
grants to ensure that proper, and adequate, facilities help to mitigate any
impairments a child may face.
What
are the three critical factors of early intervention?
The
U.S. Department of Education outlines the reasoning surrounding the use of
early intervention. First, early intervention enhances the overall development
of a child; thereby, contributing to additional domestic supports and consequently,
extending further positive results to a macro-societal level.
Why
should we use early intervention?
Research
shows that a child’s development is particularly accelerated in their early
years. This statement was confirmed by Mrs. Wilkins and she expounded that the
‘cost-to-benefit ratio of intervening on a child behalf is not tangible’, she
continued, ‘not only do they respond better to the pedagogy, but their
emotional and behavioral choices tend to be much more positive’. She also
mentioned, ‘we find this age bracket tends to be much more malleable and
adaptable—so, we have quicker confirmation as to the responses of our efforts’.
Thus,
by addressing these concerns early, further deficiencies can be mitigated.
What
are some challenges that schools face when they implement RTI?
Being
human, there are a multitude of emotions that can occur during the process of
RTI; however, the main thrust include a series of negative attitudes resulting
from a perceived lack of time to properly implement the IEP Team’s
recommendations, inadequate training to further carry-out these recommendations,
and lack of support from parents and administration.
What
are the stages of early intervention?
Recognition—a
person in an educational position will notice a series of actions that will
lead them to believe a situation is developing.
Pre-Referral—Pre-Referral
is essentially an informal observation in which further information is gathered
in order to present detailed notes to the appropriate professional.
Referral for SPED Evaluation—In
this stage, the child is physically referred to those with background and
training in a specific area.
Actual evaluation—The
child undergoes a series of assessments to determine his/her placement
Eligibility—A
determination of the results
IEP Meeting—A team
discuss the proper approach to mitigate the child’s issues
IEP Implementation—This
is the stage where the IEP Team’s work is put into practice.
Reevaluation—discovering
whether the child has responded to various intervention techniques through
assessments and observation.
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