SEN Workshop for SLs

Which of the following is true about supporting students with SEN?

• The only way to support students with SEN is through 1-to-1 intervention

• An IQ test is needed to identify how to support the student

• Teachers need to be specially trained before teaching them

• They should receive support based on their needs, not just their diagnosis

Which of the following is NOT one of the WISDOM principles for SEN support?

• Work towards independence

• Intervene based on needs, not diagnosis

• Strive for equality, not equity

• Monitor progress regularly

Which of the following is NOT true of MOE’s policy on Support for SEN?

• Children with needs should receive timely and appropriate support to achieve their full potential

• Support is differentiated based on the child’s needs

• The Compulsory Education Act was extended to allow more students with moderate to severe SEN to be supported in mainstream schools

• Mainstream schools can provide accommodations for students with SEN to cope with the curriculum and mainstream school environment

True or False – in the Tiered System of Support (TSS) model, more intensive support is given to students who don’t respond at the lower Tiers.

• Yes

• No

Which strategy can be used to intensify the support for students with additional needs?

• Reducing group size

• Reducing frequency of support

• Reducing the focus of targeted support

• All of the above

Which of the following is true about Compulsory Education?

• All children with special needs have to complete primary education, in mainstream or SPED schools

• MOE’s approval is required for transfers of students from SPED schools to mainstream schools

• Deferment should only be initiated by parents, on the advice of professionals, and should not be suggested by the school as an option

• All of the above

Which of the following best describe(s) possible function(s) of the Case Management Team?

• Prioritising cases for referral

• Managing student data/information

• Set up case management systems and processes

• All of the above