Ivan Bergstrom’s

MAPS project

(he’s the one in the hat)

Ivan’s IEP- EBD spectrum-refusal & aggressive behaviors

Affects… Time in classroom Learning development Communication skills Emotional

development Social development Also has IEP goals in

reading, math & sensory activities

Modifications & Adaptations

Reduced this year

Sensory & educational needs are able to be met in his classroom

Frustration management strategies

Sensory needs

“Think-time”

Ivan’s MAPS

Dave & Karin- Parents

Thor- Younger brother

Marcus- FriendJanna- AuntMs. Hoff-

Teacher (via e-mail)

So who was

involved?

What is Ivan’s history?

Born in RussiaBrought to

America at 2 years, 8 months

Raised in a foster orphanage from birth

Dec. 25th, 2007 (The day Dave & Karin brought him “home”)

Screamed himself to sleep his first night

Had a brother & a dog before he was in the U.S.

Started preschool at Eau Claire, WI then in Coon Rapids

Lived in his house 5 years

What is your dream for Ivan?

No one said anything about

school! Thor- He should be a race car driver.

Janna- Finds somebody that appreciates how awesome he is.

Karin- Do what he loves to do in life.

Dave- Lives out the faith he grows into

Ms. Hoff- Challenged, inspired & fulfilled

What is your nightmare?

Ivan- Lightning & Spongebob Karin- Passages (An center

for institutionalized children) Dave- Misunderstood- That

he’d be labeled and dismissed

Marcus- His friends would be in far away places

Both parents initial fear was that he’d be “taken or kidnapped.” Their primary fears were the same as a parent with a child without a disability.

Who is Ivan?

I asked for words to describe him

Here’s what they said

Thor- He has cool toys Dave-Curious Karin-Passionate Dave-Stubborn Karin-Sensitive Dave-Compassionate Janna-Active Ms. Hoff-Explorer Marcus-Lots of friends Nice (Ivan’s word)

Strengths, gifts & abilities

Reverse Engineer Ms. Hoff- Loves to research

in the library Dave- More determination

than anyone I know. He’ll scream at a video game for ½ hour, but he won’t give up

Karin- Storytelling-Convinced two of his teachers he has a cat. It’s even in his IEP

Thor- Making noise Ivan- Running fast & far Janna- Articulating his

feelings

What are Ivan’s needs?

Ms. Hoff- To be able to have some choices

Dave- To know what the plan is

Karin-Outdoor time Ivan- Help with math Dave- To be trusted

with things Karin- More teachers

like Ms. Hoff Ms. Hoff- To be

empowered (even if he doesn’t know it yet)

An ideal day at school

What does it look like?

Little bit of music Library time Mad Science! Learn to build things Learn Russian

What will it take to make it happen? The right school

Improvement in reading & math (goals in IEP)

Keep doing what he’s doing (as far as behavior)

Adjust to a new teacher

MAPS (& the IEP process) in a word

In his natural environment…

Dave-Grateful Ivan-Fun Karin- Patient (Ivan,

parents & teachers have had to be)

Janna-Evolving Ms. Hoff- Useful

Recommendations

Let Ivan & family know the “plan” in advance-school day, etc

Include Ms. Hoff on future IEP team

Have IEP team meet before new school year and within 4 weeks to assess new environment

Create self-monitoring strategy for Ivan to use to track his behavioral goals

Para support for writing & math

Continue to provide services within classroom as long as his needs are able to be met