History
What is IDEA stands for?
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act
Are the terms "mental disorder" and "mental illness" the same?
Not the same
When do students of color often being "over-identified" for disabilities?
When they attend schools that are dominated by white students
What is a "certificate diploma"?
an alternate diploma that is not recognized by most colleges and employers
What did Sean J. Smith say what was the problem with K-12 special ed computer programs
They had too much reading and pages for the special ed students to take in
What was the first “act” regarding children with disabilities called?
Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EHA)
what is the definition of "mental disorder"?
a disturbance or derangement that affects the function of mind or body
What are the disabilities students of color most likely to be identified for?
mental retardation, emotional or behavioral disorders and learning disabilities
White students with special needs are far more likely to graduate with __________ than are black and brown students
traditional diploma
How did Kellan Powell described MobyMax
Boring. The program was mostly about vocabulary and not enough advance structured learning
What year did EHA enacted?
1975
What is the definition of "mental illness"?
pathological condition of a body part, an organ, or a system resulting from various causes, such as infection, genetic defect, or environmental stress, and characterized by an identifiable group of signs or symptoms
What are the disabilities students of color are most likely to be "under-identified" for?
severe disability such as autism and speech & language
In Wisconsin, 84% of white students graduated with a traditional diploma, while just _____% of black students did so
53%
Which part of The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act did the schools under GNETS violate
They failed to provide the documented special student with free and appropriate education
What was the purpose of passing “No Child Left Behind” Act?
Provided accountability and assistance to help schools acquire needed education resources
Make districts report the over representation of students
Schools use 15% of their IDEA funds to create early intervention
What are the examples of having mental disorder?
eating disorder or drug abuse
What are the consequences of misidentifying students of color for special education? (list 2 reasons)
-Educational experiences become limited
-Diminish academic and pro secondary opportunities
-False impression of the child’s intelligence and academic potential
-Taken the special services away from disabled students who actually need it
How many days of instructional time do black students lose compared to their white peers?
77 days
What behavior did Caleb showed as a result from GNETS
He kicked a door and punched a window
What is the difference between EHA and IDEA
1. A law that guaranteed a free appropriate public education to every disabled child
2. Established rules and regulations regarding significant disproportionality
Why are people less likely to use the term "mental disorder"?
Because “disease” specifies that the pathological condition be of a body part, so people were less likely to use the term “mental illness”.
List 3 out of 5 factors that cause racial disproportionality at school?
Test bias, poverty, teachers’ judgement, poor education instruction and congress funds
In 2014-15, more than 37,000 students graduated with a certificate and ______% of those are black and latino students
57%
how did Caleb described Hillside education system compared to GNETS
A lot of one on one help and not just “go online and do it