Case study paper

Case Study Position Paper

Purpose and Objectives

Throughout the course you will examine and analyze several special education case studies. For this assignment, you will write a position paper that considers how you will best serve a student with disabilities in a specific classroom.

The case study you will write about in your position paper is taken from the IRIS Center’s Encouraging Appropriate Behavior Case Study documents. The final Level C Case Study from the IRIS center (p. 5) will be submitted as a position paper and is due by Session 6. https://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/wpcontent/uploads/pdf_case_studies/ics_encappbeh.pdf

The purpose of the paper is to describe your position on an issue and to provide rationale for that position based on course texts. The paper must be based on the evidence from the case studies that provide a solid foundation for your argument. In addition, add your own voice, create a context for teaching and learning, and provide a strong story and rationale as to why you have chosen to write your paper in the way you are writing it.

Expectations

The position paper must be written in APA format. You will answer the following questions, based on the questions at the end of the case study:

1. Create a priority list of two critical goals each for Patrick and Zach. Make sure that your goals are measurable, observable, clear and specific (MOC). They should also consider the students’ present levels of performance so that you can create a narrative about where your student currently is and where you would like them to go.

2. Identify three strategies you could use to address the goals you listed. 


3. Provide a rationale (using the case study and course texts) as to why you selected each of these strategies. 


4. Choose one strategy to implement immediately, justify your selection (using the case study and course texts) and discuss what information you used to support this. 


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

Logistics

The position paper will be 3-5 pages long. You must use course texts to support your claims.

The position paper should have the following elements:

Introduction

· Identify the issue

· State your position on the issue

Body

· Provide background information on the issue

· Use supporting evidence or facts to describe the issue

· Discuss multiple perspectives on the issue

Conclusion

· Suggest a course of action related to the issue

· Provide possible solutions and rationale for your choices

Grading Rubric: Position Paper

	3 Points	2 Points	1 Point	Points Earned/Comments
Priority List of Two Critical Goals	Two goals are presented for each student. Goals are justified using evidence from the case study and course texts.	Two goals are presented for each student. Goals are justified using evidence from the case study OR course texts (but not both)	Two goals are presented for each student, but justification is unclear
Identified Possible Strategies	Three strategies are identified. Strategies are justified using evidence from the case study and course texts.	Three strategies are identified. Strategies are justified using evidence from the case study OR course texts (but not both)	Three strategies are presented, but justification is unclear
Strategy for Immediate Implementation	Strategy is identified for immediate implementation. Strategy is justified using evidence from the case study and course texts.	Strategy is identified for immediate implementation. Strategy is justified using evidence from the case study OR course texts (but not both)	Strategy is identified for immediate implementation, but it is not clear why this strategy was prioritized.
Description of Implemented Strategy with Cautions and Considerations	Discussion of implementation includes classroom context, student information, and at least two possible cautions or considerations.	Discussion of implementation includes two of the following: 1) classroom context; 2) student information; 3) possible cautions or considerations	Discussion of implementation includes only one of the following: 1) classroom context; 2) student information; 3) possible cautions or considerations
Nuts and Bolts	Paper follows APA formatting. Any errors are minor, and do not interfere with understanding.	Paper follows APA formatting. Errors begin to be distracting.	Paper follows APA formatting. Errors begin to make meaning unclear in places
					Total Points: __/15