What are examples of trends or patterns that the EST might observe?
For example, a high percentage of EST referrals are made for written language difficulties. These could be the result of a curriculum or instructional weakness, rather than student disability. Review of data would identify the existence of a trend. Another example might be that a large number of students are referred for behavior problems. That would suggest a more in depth look to determine whether a systemic, rather than student by student, response would be more effective. Once a pattern is observed, the critical next step is to gather data to support or refute the pattern or teams hypothesis before developing action-planning steps.
