I am very concerned about several of my students also who have missed a number of classes due to ISS. It is very difficult for these students to get back on track when they miss several classes a week. This issue becomes even greater when they miss a lab and need to have a partner with the skill checkoff.
I am thinking about having a certain day each week for the students to make-up any labs or projects they may have missed. I really like your idea about working with each student individually and creating a behavior plan that they design. Students tend to be more vested when they are able to take ownership of the process. Another thing I have noticed is that when a student falls very behind they become so discouraged that they quit trying. When we give them opportunities to be successful I believe they become more motivated.
Paulette,
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