The teaching monitoring checklist that Mr. Case has constructed for students with disabilities includes a comprehensive list that includes assessments, on task behavior and academic accountability. When Tami and other students with disabilities get their checklist, they are able to provide personal reflections on what’s working during the classroom experience and what needs improvement.
Mr. Case’s Checklist-LA (Language Arts) Class-6th for Tami, A Student With Disabilities In the sample checklist for a four day week (most checklists will include all five days), Tami must complete the date and check out the following items in order for Mr. Case to provide his signature at the end of the week. - Attendance-determines whether Tami was on-time or tardy to class each day
- Completion of Assignments-determines whether the assignment was 100% complete, partially complete or not done at all
- Grade/Score-determines what percentage grade Tami received on each assignment
- Teacher Signature-when the other columns are completed, then Mr. Case will sign off on the checklist sheet
The most effective instructional aspect of having students have accountability for their academic and behavioral performance is that students like Tami can see weekly their progress and performance in each classroom. The 6th grade team can meet weekly and determine if their instructional practices are meeting the needs of students with disabilities and adjust their instruction accordingly. For Tami, the IEP checklist is a weekly progress report that provides academic and behavioral insight into what’s working and what she needs to work on during her 6th grade school year. This also helps in communication with Tami's parents or guardians as well as school administrators. Keeping a checklist helps Mr. Case stay organized and makes following Tami's IEP easier. A checklist should be modified to fit each situation, student and teacher's individual needs. The checklist is one of many methods that Special Education teachers can use to aid student's with disabilities.
