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Ms. Kevin, a 4th grade teacher, is assigned a new student at the beginning of the second semester. She learns that the student and his family were victims of a natural disaster and have been relocated to the area. Ms. Kevin notices that the student is shy, has trouble speaking and is substantially behind the class in reading and math. Because of the severity of the disaster, there are no school records available. In assessing the situation, it is most important for the teacher to: A. Call the students parents and ask them to request an Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD) meeting so that the student can receive special education services. B. Use appropriate assessment tools to obtain a baseline measurement of the students skills in reading and math and differentiate instruction to address the students needs. C. Notify the schools social worker and counselor of the students arrival at the school. Then the teacher would make an appointment to meet the parent and counselor to discuss the students status at his previous school. D. Realize that it may take time for the students to adjust to the new environment; the teacher should be patient and understanding.

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