Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Perfor…

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Assessment Description

The details communicated in a Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP) statement are part of an IEP and address the areas affected by the disability and the effect on academic progress. Because the PLAAFP provides a focus to the overall IEP, it is important to have a strong working knowledge about the information that is required to ensure the IEP is properly structured and best meets the needs of the student.

Review the Sample PLAAFP and Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP) documents to become familiar with the content and structure of the PLAAFP. Review the Charley case study below to inform a PLAAFP that would guide the development of his IEP.

Case Study: Charley

Preschool, Age 4

Charley is an energetic 4-year-old preschool student with cerebral palsy. He is in his second year of preschool. His mother experienced a difficult pregnancy with him, and she had an emergency C-section due to the umbilical cord being wrapped around his neck. Charley was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at 18 months of age. He began receiving services in home at the age of 2.

Charley typically speaks in two-word sentences. He indicates his wants and needs by pointing. He gets frustrated when he is unable to communicate quickly. He prefers to do things independently. Charley was evaluated by a speech pathologist who determined he would benefit from a speech device. He began using the speech device, both at home and school, at the beginning of the school year. He is still learning to use it consistently. Charley tries to communicate without the speech device but will use it when asked. The parents are consistent with using the speech device at home.

Charley is in a wheelchair and has limited use of his arms. He can bunny hop on the floor. He needs some assistance with feeding and is still in diapers. He receives physical and occupational therapy twice a week. Charley demonstrates frustration when he is not able to be with the other students due to these activities.

Charley loves going to school. He interacts well with all of the students and teachers. He actively participates in all activities. He tends to shut down when the content of the lesson is too difficult for him. Charley can match objects to colors and can point to 17 of the letters of the alphabet and the numbers 1-10. He requires assistance with tasks such as cutting, gluing, etc. but, he is able to use larger pencils and markers for some activities.

Charleys parents are very involved in his school. His mother volunteers in the classroom once a week, and both parents have volunteered for field trips. They are Charleys biggest cheerleaders! They help him when he needs it, but also push him to be as independent as he can. They have expressed concern about Charleys future in school. They would like for him to be in a general education classroom when he begins kindergarten.

As Charleys teacher, it is your responsibility to complete the subsections included in the PLAAFP section of an IEP. Using the IEP template, provide the following information to complete Section 3: Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance for Charleys IEP.

• Cognitive (academic performance in content areas)
• Physical (gross and fine motor, vision, and hearing)
• Oral Language and Communication
• Social and Emotional Behavior
• Adaptive
• Current Classroom-Based Data
• Family Input on Students Current Performance
• Summary of Work Habits

While APA Style format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

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Rubric Criteria

Section 3: PLAAFP Cognitive

8 points

Section 3: PLAAFP Physical

8 points

Section 3: PLAAFP Oral Language and Communication

8 points

Section 3: PLAAFP Social and Emotional Behavior

8 points

Section 3: PLAAFP Adaptive

8 points

Section 3: PLAAFP Current Classroom-Based Data

8 points

Section 3: PLAAFP Family Input on Students Current Performance

12 points

Section 3: PLAAFP Summary of Work Habits

12 points

Language Use and Audience Awareness

4 points

Mechanics of Writing

4 points

Total

80 points

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