Discussed Darby's Working In Her Class

Gilson: Discussed Darby’s working in her class. He works on homework with mom at home. Discussed Darby needs to work more on detail of assignments and following directions. Talked about his not giving accommodated version as parent of test (as agreed to by parents during Parent Teacher conference). Gilson gave the test again, she did not modify, did cut out one of the options on multiple choice. Discussed that the essay part of the test was not an accurate measurement of Darby’s skills, since writing is difficult for him. Mother said, Darby needs to be more prepared for tests. He is an outspoken person in class; however, his classmates are not above correcting him when he is wrong. Mom said that the test was accommodated because she
Mrs. Allacher explained that the ACT system has changed system on how they administer accommodations. He has to turn in a form that the Parents must complete on the ACT website (actstudent.org). Darby took the practice test and earned a 12 on it. There is training at Sylvan and also Seaman offers some training in the Fall. To prep for the test, Mrs. Allacher said that the best suggestion is to have the student take the practice test the weekend before, making Darby sit for 4 hours. The only accommodations now allowed on the ACT, are large print and extended time. Darby did attend four classes on ACT prep. Mom said Darby would take the ACT in the Fall and Spring. Mrs. Allacher said if Darby wants to attend college he could do it, based on his grades. Mrs. Allacher suggested that Darby take the ACT in the Spring – April or June of his Junior year. Then retake it in the Fall of his Senior year in September or October. The district is thinking of administering the ACT test date for all students at Seaman.

Mom wanted to obtain information from Mrs. Kizzar. Mrs. Darrow said that Mrs. Kizzar had been invited to the meeting. Mom has talked to Mr. Russell who is working on Darby’s transition
Besides working at the theater, Darby is also volunteering at Doorstep. School is the hardest part of his day, does well outside.
Darby continues to needs to have support in his classes. The teachers assist him and that is why Darby is doing well in school. Dad does not where there Darby is going once he graduates but he recognizes that Darby has a great work ethic, and works hard to do a great job. He is not lazy. He gets along with the world, and knows how to survive in the world. People at doorstep and does well.

Goals:

1. Darby will show improvement in his ability to reason quantitatively and use units to solve problems by averaging 75% or better on tests/quizzes in math class by 3-1-18.

2. Darby will increase preparation for transition into post-secondary education, Darby will prepare himself for the Washburn Tech Entrance Exam and/or ACT either by taking practice tests or classes to prepare him for one or both of these exams.

Dad not sure he will be ready to go to college, do not want to limit Darby nor limit him by expectations.

Mom: is saying college, may not really know the of expectations and what Darby and his interests in a few