This document provides guidelines for a case study due on April 14th. Students should select a struggling reader, gather background information through observations and assessments like the DAR and informal reading assessments. Important factors to examine include attendance, retention history, home/parental involvement, tutoring, and test scores. The written report must include background on the student, visualize results, summarize findings, and provide at least 5 recommendations based on each assessment.
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Case Study Guidelines
1. Case Study Guideline
Due Session 12 – April 14
 Select a struggling reader to conduct a case study
 Attain background information
 Administer Observation of Student Behaviors
 Administer two assessments:
• Reading Diagnostic Assessment such as DAR
• Informal Reading Assessment (Phonic Survey, FCAT Mock Test, Monthly
Assessment, FAIR, etc.)
 Important Factors to look at:
• School Attendance
• Has the student been previously retained?
• Home Environment
• Parental Involvement
• Does the student attend before/after school tutoring
• Grades
• FCAT Scores
• PSAT or SAT Scores
• Success Maker Data
• FAIR Data
Once you have collected all your data, write your report. The report must include the
following:
1. Background information
2. Visual Interpretation of Results
2. 3. Summary of information attained
4. Recommendations (minimum of 5 recommendations for each assessment)