Introducing Cristian Montes 7 years old Second Grade Math/Science/Technology

Magnet School in a working class Latino community in L.A.

Lives with mom, dad, one little sister in kindergarten

parents immigrated from Mexico just after he was born

Interests

Future Goals

Cristian is in love with animals of all kinds but especially puppies.

He can’t wait to grow up to become a veterinarian.

Academic Achievement/Abilities Very bright, verbally gifted Very high fluency level Loves reading, especially nonfiction –

animals, planets, dinosaurs, anything to do with science

Loves to share information that he’s read Inquisitive, curious, absorbs information like

a sponge

Academic Struggles/Disabilities Suspected auditory processing disorder

Difficulty understanding teacher Focuses on teacher’s face Raises his hand anyway Frustrated by noise because he can’t concentrate Gets mad when kids don’t raise hands or all talk at once

Writing difficulties Poor letter formation Organizational difficulties/unfinished work Generally a mess!

Environments Home

Very supportive parents who believe in education Came to the U.S. so kids would have better opportunities Parents take ESL classes Structured home environment, routines, discipline,

homework help, etc. Parents try to provide extra educational opportunities

School Magnet classes with advanced academic opportunities After-school program for enrichment

Technology Access Home

Parents just bought a computer, no internet Eager to connect to internet for educational opportunities

available to Cristian

School Computer use almost daily Teacher laptop/projector internet lessons Internet games, Kidspiration and Powerpoint projects Noise level at computer time is somewhat frustrating

Technology Plan No formal diagnosis, so no IEP as of yet Teacher interventions

Classroom set of headphones on eBay for $6.99! Screens websites for excessive bells and whistles United Streaming videos with captioning Option to turn sound off Request for FM device Kidspiration and Word for writing projects

Parent interventions Earplugs Cooperate with teacher’s instructions