Week 2 Reflection. DATA DATA DATA

In order to begin any good, practical, and relevant research plan it is imperative that data is collected. As a special education teacher, data analysis is critical to my job. For the student's IEP and testing placement, I am required to identify their Present Level of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance. This data guides their instruction and the development of their IEP plan. After the IEP is developed, I collect data to progress monitor their mastery towards the goals. The new STAAR guidelines for testing placement requires that we look at the students PLAAFP, accommodations, and modifications to determine placement.