VIDBE-Q Volume 67 Issue 4
is collected by all, and if she is not making progress, the team can determine what
support she will need to be successful next time.
Ivey has made TREMENDOUS progress under this new model. She
independently contributes to conversations without prompting, her signing
vocabulary has increased drastically, and she has made unbelievable academic
gains as well. Yes, there are still hiccups with transitions (and likely always will
be), but not to the extent that there were when training a new case manager was
part of the transition. I firmly believe that having a consistent case manager who is
knowledgeable about Ivey's needs, has led to continued social and academic
momentum for her, which has allowed her to make a significant amount of
progress.
Ivey Sirmans, High School Student
The following is a conversation with Ivey. Mrs. Smith (a teacher) is asking
her questions, and Erica McKinney is interpreting.
Mrs. Smith: Do you like Mrs. Stephanie working with you at school?
Ivey: I like Mrs. Stephanie working with me at school.
Mrs. Smith: Do you like to talk to your friends at school?
Ivey: I want to talk to my friends at school.
Mrs. Smith: Can you tell me something else about high school you like?
