IEP
Who attends your IEP meetings?
YOU, parent/guardian, case manager, district representative, and a general education teacher
What is the name of the disability that involves writing?
Dysgraphia
What does it mean to not stop and think before you act?
Impulsivity
How were people with disabilities viewed for the majority of history?
People were most often segregated and treated poorly by society
What is the purpose of the IEP?
to make sure that everyone you, your family, and school staff knows what your educational program will be this year
What is the name of the disability that involves math?
Dyscalculia
The age 3
In 1880, what was the name of the first organization for people with disabilities?
The National Association of the Deaf.
How often do you have an IEP meeting?
Once a year
Someone who has strengths & weaknesses
Someone who has an average to above-average IQ
What are the strengths of people with autism?
People with autism can be highly creative, and talented in particular areas that interest them.
What did the Civil Rights Act in 1964 do?
ends segregation in public places, prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin
What does your IEP talk about?
what skills do you need to learn
what you'll do in school this year
what services your school will provide
where your learning will take place.
What skills do people with a specific learning disability possess?
They can be highly creative
They can excel in specific areas
Why is it important to know about your disability?
So that you can better understand yourself and what works for you.
What does IDEA stand for?
Individual with Disabilities Education Act