At the conference, the team defines the student's needs by analyzing performance data. The focus is to determine whether a challenge exists and to develop a definition of that challenge.
For a student suspected of having a disability, the team may decide to proceed with an evaluation to determine if the student's needs are the result of a disability.
Moving From a Primary to a Precise Statement
What are the most common behavioral concerns?
Where are behavioral concerns most likely to occur?
When are behavioral concerns most likely?
Who is currently experiencing behavioral concerns?
Why are behavioral concerns sustaining? Do we have data to confirm or refute this? Is the “why” related to things we can change? Do we have the expertise on the team to address the “why”?
Skill problem or a performance problem?
Does the data indicate that a problem exists that cannot be addressed through Tier 1 interventions?
Is the problem correctly defined? Magnitude of the problem?
Does the student need intensified and individualized supports and services?
With your team, create a precise problem statement based on the information from the data set you were presented.
Do you have all the information you need to develop a precise problem statement?
If not, what other information would be helpful to identify the need?