FARMS


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 * The questions you will be reflecting on as a group are:**
 * 1) **What should we know about this group? **
 * Free and Reduced Meal Student
 * Is "Confidential" information
 * 20 million nationwide
 * Up 6.3% from last year
 * Many times, the children only eat at school
 * Some school systems pack lunches for students to eat at home.
 * It is costing school systems a lot of money.
 * 1) **What are the implications for instruction?**
 * Sometimes they are lacking supplies.
 * Might impact decisions like "closing school."
 * Student might lack home support
 * They might be very fatigued.
 * Could miss time from class.
 * These students could be aggressive due to rough home life.
 * Might not complete homework.
 * 1) **What strategies should you be using with these students?**
 * Don't make a big embarrassing deal about it (Diane)
 * Make sure they have time to go to cafeteria to go get breakfast (Lindsey)
 * Being open to knowing that it could affect childs learning (Janet)
 * Talk to school nurse to see if they can be on hand to provide snack (Diane)
 * Build a good repoire with the student so the students know they can go to an adult they feel comfortable with. (Lindsey)
 * Allow extra time for assignments. (Mike)
 * Do a homework check in the morning. (Lindsey)
 * Provide emotional support. (Diane)
 * Scaffold instruction.
 * Look for individual strengths
 * Foster awareness and respect.