IEP
SPED Info.
SPED Law
Misc.
Discipline
100
Should a behavior plan be written before an FBA is conducted? Yes or No
No- an FBA should be completed first, however many case managers write behavior plans without FBA's
100
If school personal are aware of a student is in process of an evaluation are they disciplined the same as general students?
No, if a student is in the process of an evaluation that student has the similar rights as a student who is already approved.
100
Under Child Find- what are our obligations as Secondary School Personnel
Identifying children in need of services and/or accommodations
100
How many children are provided Special Education services in the US?
6.5 million
100
Your student has suspended for over 10 days and has a history of being suspended for similar offences. When should you provide academic support and services?
When a child is removed for more than 10 consecutive 10 days, we are responsible for providing services.
200
What are the important things to go over during an IEP meeting?
A- Present level of performance B- Transition C- Accommodations/Modifications D- Goal progress and new goals E- Teacher/Parent/Student input
200
How many days can the initial evaluation period be extended if the parents and the School agree in writing to the extension and it is in the best interest of the student?
an additional 30-days
200
What is PL94-142?
Education for All Handicapped Children Act (“EHA”). The law originated as a way to ensure that students with disabilities receive an appropriate public education.
200
Name all the disabilities areas?
Autism Developmental Delay Emotional Disability Hearing Impairment Other Health Impairment Specific Learning Disability Mild, Moderate or Severe Intellectual Disability Multiple Disabilities Multiple Disabilities with Severe Sensory Impairment Orthopedic Impairment Preschool Severe Delay Speech Language Impairment Traumatic Brain Injury Visual Impairment
200
When your student has a manifestation hearing, when should you complete a behavior plan?
As soon as possible. During the hearing, it is expected that a FBA and behavior plan are completed
300
You are the case manager for a student who has a manifestation hearing. What should you come prepared with at the hearing?
During the hearing, it is expected that a FBA and behavior plan are completed and for you to discuss the IEP.
300
How many calendar days after an initial evaluation and reevaluations must be conducted after receiving parental consent?
60 calendar days
300
What is the best ways of educating parents in the SPED process?
Periodic announcements in newsletters, parent packets, teacher notices, e-mails, phone calls, etc.
300
Name a reason why a student would not be eligible for special education services if caused by what?
1. A lack of appropriate instruction in reading, including essential components of reading instruction; 2. A lack of appropriate instruction in mathematics; or 3. Difficulty in writing, speaking or understanding the English language due to an environmental background in which a language other than English is primarily or exclusively used.
300
A school district can discipline a special education student like everyone else, with what exceptions?
Hold a manifestation determination hearing and provide educational services
400
Can you conduct an IEP without parents?
It is expected that you as the case manager make every attempt to include parents in the IEP process. If after at least three attempts, an IEP can move forward without parents present. It would be anticipated that the case manager would attempt to review the IEP with the parents after the meeting and signature pages sent home.
400
Student's are eligible for special education if they?
1) the MET determines whether the student meets eligibility requirements for the specific category of disability AND 2) the student requires special education through specialize instruction
400
How do you become eligible under IDEA?
1.An initial evaluation has been conducted; and 2.A group of qualified professionals, including the parent of the student, have determined that the student is a student with a disability and that the student is in need of special education services.
400
Who can refer a student to Special Education?
Referrals can be initiated: –From the parent/guardian –From school staff –Through the Child Find process –From child study teams
400
Does ISS count towards the 10 free days?
Yes
500
Do you need parent consent to complete an FBA?
A function behavior assessment is an evaluation and parent consent is required.
500
Prior written notice must be given to the parents when?
a) Proposes to initiate or change the identification, evaluation, or educational placement of the child or the provision of FAPE to the child; or b)Refuses to initiate or change the identification, evaluation, or educational placement of the child or the provision of FAPE to the child. c) documentation of just about anything (PWN is your friend)
500
(True or False) FAPE under the IDEA does not require schools to provide the best possible education or to even maximize a student’s performance?
True
500
After determining a student has a disability and is eligible for services, the IEP must be developed within how many calendar days?
30 calendar days.
500
In what situations can a student be removed from a school setting for up to 45 days?
Serious bodily injury, drugs, and use of weapons
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