Advanced PLAAFPPresenters:Angela Solis, Melinda Williams, Becky Kephart

Out of Focus Challenge

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PLAAFP …True or False?

The PLAAFP is the place for diagnostic test results

PLAAFPs must be positive statements

PLAAFP statements are ability statements, what can the student do

PLAAFP statements are only filled in for areas that are related to or impacted by the students disability

The PLAAFP is written after the IEP is generated

PLAAFPs need to be talked about in an ARD

PLAAFP Overview

What is a PLAAFP?

PLAAFP Data ResourcesSTAAR Modified Documentation

Quantitative vs. Qualitative

Disabilities

Readiness Standards

Focus

Baseline Data

Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance

Aimsweb, Teacher made tests, Curriculum Based Measures, Lexiles, DRAs, Read 180, Work Samples etc.Must be 2 or more grade levels below

enrolled grade level

Example: Autism and OHI impact multiple areas

Example:ELA: Focus Reading Fluency

Lead4ward.com

Measurable and Observable dataCurrent data on where student is functioning

PLAAFP GuidanceWhat is the student’s eligibility?

Do I have baseline data in the area related to or impacted by disability?

Is that PLAAFP statement indicating the student is 2 or more grade levels below enrolled grade level?

Can anyone understand my PLAAFP statement?

What is my instructional focus?

Do I have multiple data sources?

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Non-Example

Bonnie can decode some words from a word list. She may omit words when reading. She struggles with reading independently.

Revised PLAAFP

Bonnie is still working on developing her reading fluency skills, specifically with an instructional focus in phonological awareness. She is able to decode 15 of 100 presented 4th grade sight words. When given a 4th grade level reading probe, Bonnie reads 45 words correct per minute.

PLAAFP Writing Strategy Organizer

PLAAFP Formula…

Out of Focus Challenge

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EXCEED PLAAFP… sneak peak

So how will we fill this out…

Break Time!!!!

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Your Turn…

Scenario # 1: Elementary

Scenario # 2: Secondary

Scenario ExamplesElementary # 1 Scenario Example

Samuel 3rd gradeLearning Disability: Reading ComprehensionDRA 10

Samuel can recall facts from story when given a 1st grade level text. He can verbally retell 3 sequential events with 75% accuracy. He struggles with main idea and supporting details. Samuel needs prompting to use context clues to help determine meaning of unknown words. He can draw inferences with 50 % accuracy when given 1st grade level text.

Scenario ExampleScenario #2 Secondary

Sara, 10th graderDisability- LD in Reading Comprehension

She has the most difficulty with sequencing, summarizing, and identifying conflict and resolution given grade level reading passages. Carla current Lexile was 674.

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Burning Questions???

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ReflectionThank you for your participation in this training!

Visit Elementary or Secondary Wiki Pages for Resources.

Thank you!Special Education Department

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