Study & Organization | Determining the Need
Points to Consider: Student, Environment, Task & Tool
Student:
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Does the student struggle with organization of time, have difficulty getting started, miss deadlines, keep track of information?
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Does the student demonstrate inability to self-regulate, stay on task, organize materials?
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Is the student able to remember and follow multi-step directions?
Environment:
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Are there universal supports available in the environment (program, classroom, building, district) that can first be trialed with the student to support organization and independence?
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Is there time to teach organizational skills within the curriculum or build in more structure?
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What tools and supports are available in the home environment?
Task:
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What subject areas for studying and/or organization does your student need additional support? For example arriving ready for learning with materials needed, organizing papers and materials, initiating assignments, completing work, generating a multi-step plan, utilizing an organizational system, etc.
Tool:
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What tools (whether light, middle, or high-tech) are available to facilitate a stronger study and/or organizational outcome?
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What tools may support self-regulation and management?
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What tools will support time management, information management and material management?