Beyond the Benefit of the Doubt

Tools

Tool 6 of 6

Next Steps

Answer a few questions, get a reasonable next move.

A starting version of a choose your path guide. Answer a few questions, and it points you toward a reasonable next move. It supports judgment. It never replaces the team.

Every question and answer

Has the team documented the supports already tried in general education?
  • Not yet
  • Yes, documented
With those supports in place, is the student participating and making progress?
  • Yes
  • No
Does the team suspect a disability may be the barrier to access?
  • Yes
  • Not sure
Start there.
Open the Accommodations Log and build the documentation trail. Documenting is looking, not delaying.
This may be a general education success story.
Keep the supports, keep monitoring, and revisit if anything changes.
Child Find applies.
The team has a duty to assess across all areas of suspected need. One measure is never enough.
Bring it to the SST or MTSS team.
Check attendance, language, and instruction match. Adjust the tier of support and set a date to review the data.