Iep assistance | Special education | Alabama State University - Montgomery, AL
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SEC 321: IEP Development and Role Play — Marcus Jefferson Scenario
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Student Name: Marcus Jefferson DOB: 11/18/2014 Grade: 5th LRE Placement: Inclusion Class 80% + Ethnicity: Black/African American Native Language: English Current School: Lincoln Heights Elementary IEP Category: Other Health Impairment (ADHD, Inattentive Type; co-occurring Specific Learning Disability in Mathematics Problem Solving)
Home and Family Background:
Marcus has recently been placed in kinship care with his paternal aunt after being found unsupervised at night. His mother, currently in a parenting program, is still involved but not the primary caregiver. His aunt, a high school cafeteria manager, enrolled him at Lincoln Heights Elementary. Marcus had inconsistent access to special education due to multiple school changes.
Academic and Behavioral Characteristics:
Marcus is bright and curious, with significant difficulty in task persistence and focus, especially in math and writing. He enjoys discussions and hands-on projects but avoids written tasks and assessments. He is empathetic, playful, and non-aggressive, but struggles with transitions and multi-step directions.
Strengths and Interests:
- Artistic and design-focused (cars, comics) - Enjoys music and hands-on activities - Strong verbal storyteller - Cooperative and peer-friendly
Evaluation and Assessment Data:
Woodcock-Johnson IV (WJ-IV) Achievement Test Data – Mathematics Achievement: - Applied Problems: 1.5 - Calculation: 1.9 - Math Fluency – Addition: 2.0 - Math Fluency – Subtraction: 1.8 - Quantitative Concepts: 2.3 - Total Math Composite: 1.9 Written Language: - Spelling: 2.2 - Writing Samples: 2.1 - Writing Fluency: 2.0 Cognitive Testing: - Working Memory Index: Low Average - Processing Speed: Low - Verbal Comprehension: Average - Visual-Spatial: High Average