1. Hi I’m Charlie!

2. Why You’ll Love Me! Biggest Smile Tons of Energy Wants to please
So lovable
Charismatic
Amazing heart
Enthusiastic Student
Wants to succeed

3. About Charlie
Strengths: Math, puzzles, manipulatives, creative, participation, good at segmenting words and sight words
Challenges: Reading comprehension and fluency, spelling
Frustrations: impulsivity (calling out), fidgety, plays with instruments at desk, easily distracts himself, desires lots of attention

4. About Charlie Cont.
Often needs to ask clarifying questions (especially with words he can’t read- ex: Ms. G what does that word say? Do Now’s)
Gets really frustrated if he’s trying to participate but doesn’t get a chance
So excited when he understands something and works really hard (loves praise for this!)
Understands that education is important and is driven by this (and his cousin NSW grad)

6. Thoughts on NSW
I Iike this school way more than my old school - “my teachers didn’t listen to me, there was too many kids” (has had negative past with teachers)
I really like the longer days, I don’t want to be home bored and I don’t want to be hanging out on the street
I love that we get class names and I love the team sports here - sports help get my energy out

7. Thoughts on NSW Cont.
Used to take meds, not since NSW, likes not taking them
Not used to sitting for such a long time, kind of difficult
Likes that it’s all boys – girls tell on you for everything
Likes that we buy them materials
Used to have stress balls at old school, has them at home, likes to fidget and move around a lot

8. Thoughts on School Math!!! (especially iPad math games) Science
Likes:
Math!!! (especially iPad math games)
Science
The new classes at NSW that he had never heard of before
Field Trips
Hands on activities

9. Thoughts on School Cont.
Still working on reading, used to have a teacher at his old school who he would work with one on one
Trying to get better at drawing (“my brother’s a really awesome drawer”)
Really doesn’t like Spanish – it’s hard

10. Accommodations
NSW is a great place for him – more personalized attention – has some negative influences in his life
Has met a few times with our Reading Specialist – says he is very excited about reading and new books despite the challenge
Very active participant in the small groups she has had him in
Receives spelling help Mondays with 5th grade lead teacher

11. Accommodations Cont. Teachers are great at quietly redirecting him
Small reminders go a long way for him
Often allowing him to participate, but also moving on even if he is upset that he didn’t get a chance
Great at giving him moving roles in the classroom
Good at small groups
Preferential seating
Allowing him to stand at desk if he needs

12. What I Can Do
LOTS of positive reinforcement when doing the right thing
Checking in with him during an assignment (especially if he’s doing what he should be doing)
Also using Exit Slips to see where he’s at
Visual cues to remind him to raise his hand or pay attention
Providing breaks when needed
Reading Do Now’s and directions out loud
Giving him the chance to move around (collect things, pass things out, be the expert on hands on activities/help others)

13. What I Can Do Cont. Incorporate small group work frequently
Put him in a seat near the front with focused guys
Allow him to help others when he has mastered a skill