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Before assuming non-compliance, gather comprehensive evidence about the student's abilities. This step requires careful observation and documentation: Has the student successfully completed similar tasks before? Was the task completion consistent and fluent? Did they demonstrate mastery multiple times? Can they complete the task in different settings or with different people? Do they show consistent performance across similar assignments?

Daily or weekly social emotional check-ins with students provide a quick way to include student voice, encourage self-awareness, and teach social awareness. Social emotional check-ins are an important part of the classroom environment, as they provide students with a safe and secure space to express their feelings and emotions while also helping teachers understand their students on a deeper level, allowing them to better meet their needs. Additionally, social emotional check