Case Study: Encouraging Appropriate Behavior Template

Using the STAR sheets included with the IRIS Center case study unit, answer each case study question in the unit in the template below. Keep the questions in bold. Format your answers in italics.

Level A: Case 1

1. Summarize each strategy and describe why each strategy might be used to help Kunj meet one or more of his goals.

Level A: Case 2

2. Summarize each strategy and describe why each strategy might be used to help Heather meet one or more of her goals.

Level B: Case 1

3. Select one strategy you feel would best address Garrison’s goals. State why you selected this strategy to address the goals.

4. Describe how you would implement this strategy in your classroom and any cautions for its use.

Level B: Case 2

5. Select one strategy you feel would best address Ellie’s goals. State why you selected this strategy to address the goals.

6. Describe how you would implement this strategy in your classroom and any cautions for its use.

Level C: Case 1

7. Create a priority list of two critical goals each for Patrick and Zach.

8. Identify two or three strategies you could use to address the goals you listed.

9. Provide a rationale for why you selected these strategies.

10. Choose one strategy to implement immediately and justify your selection and discuss what information you used to support this.

11. Describe how you would implement this strategy if you were the classroom teacher and any possible cautions or considerations of which you should be aware.