Generated on Mar 25, 2025, 4:21:28 PMgpt-4o-mini
Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP) for Ethan
Student Information: Ethan is a third grader at Barbara Cockrell Elementary, identified with the disability condition of Emotional Disturbance (ED).
Behavioral and Emotional Performance: Ethan exhibits a high frequency of disruptive, impulsive, and uncontrolled behaviors that adversely affect his peers. Both parents and teachers report that he struggles with a short attention span, difficulty concentrating, and often does not follow directions. His emotional disability significantly impacts his ability to self-regulate, leading to avoidance of tasks and responsibilities, rushing through assignments, and forming inappropriate emotional attachments. These behaviors can escalate to the point where Ethan fails to make progress or complete assigned work, particularly when faced with reading or math tasks.
Academic Performance:
Mathematics: Ethan is performing below grade level in Calculation and Computation, functioning at a 2nd-grade level. He can solve 2-digit problems without regrouping with 80% accuracy, as measured by teacher assessments. However, he struggles with regrouping of 2 or more digits, achieving only a 30% success rate with 3-digit addition and subtraction when provided with reminders and supplemental aids. His disability significantly impacts his ability to make reasonable progress in the general education curriculum in Math, particularly in Calculation and Computation.
Reading: Ethan is also below grade level in Comprehension, performing at a Kindergarten level (BAS I, Lexile 170L). He can answer explicit text-based questions with 75% accuracy after reading controlled texts. Although he excels in recalling high-frequency words, his attention and focus issues hinder his ability to concentrate on reading materials, resulting in missed information. His disability affects his capacity to make meaningful progress in the general education curriculum in Reading, specifically in Comprehension.
Summary: Ethan's emotional disturbance significantly impacts his academic performance and behavior in the classroom, affecting both his ability to engage with the curriculum and his interactions with peers. Despite these challenges, he shows a desire for self-improvement when corrected.