Special Education Law
What federal law guarantees students with disabilities access to public education?
IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)
What does IDEA stand for?
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
What disability mainly affects reading and language processing?
Dyslexia
What intervention system provides increasing levels of support based on student needs?
RTI (Response to Intervention)
Parents must give permission before what process begins?
Evaluation/testing
What does FAPE stand for?
Free Appropriate Public Education
What document outlines a student’s goals and accommodations?
IEP (Individualized Education Program)
What disability affects communication, behavior, and social interaction?
Autism Spectrum Disorder
What are accommodations?
Changes that help students access learning without changing expectations.
What is inclusion?
Educating students with disabilities in general education classrooms.
What law protects students from disability discrimination in schools and public places?
Section 504
What is the least restrictive environment?
Educating students with disabilities with peers without disabilities as much as possible.
What disability is characterized by inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity?
ADHD
What are modifications?
Changes to the curriculum or learning expectations.
What teaching strategy uses mixed-ability student groups?
Cooperative learning
What year was IDEA originally passed?
1975
How often must an IEP be reviewed?
Once a year
What disability affects a student’s ability to hear?
Hearing Impairment
Give one example of a classroom accommodation. Answer: Extended time, preferential seating, audiobooks, etc.
Extended time, preferential seating, audiobooks, etc.
What right allows parents to challenge school decisions?
Due process rights
What court case helped establish the rights of students with disabilities to receive education?
Brown v. Board of Education or PARC v. Pennsylvania
What must schools provide if a student qualifies for special education services?
Specialized instruction and related services at no cost to families.
What is one major characteristic of intellectual disability?
Limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior
What type of support helps improve positive student behavior?
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
What classroom strategy supports students with attention difficulties?
Clear routines, visual schedules, breaks, or chunked assignments