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People, Places and Procedures (PPP)
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IEPlease!
100
At minimum, how often are students re-evaluated for special education services?

What is every 3 years? 

100

This person facilitates the creation of the education plans of students identified to have a disability in accordance with IDEA.

What is a case manager OR special educator?

100

IEP

What is Individualized Education Plan?

100

Intended to change how a student accesses information or demonstrates learning.

What are accommodations?

100

The primary disability can be found where on the IEP or IEP snapshot? 

What is on the eligibility page or the first page of the IEP under basic information. 

200

When attending IEP meetings, teachers should have the following: 

What are student work samples, assessment reports, observational data, running records, portfolios, etc.

200

LAFs can be found in this office.

What is The Records Room?

200

LAF

What is the Limited Access Folder.

200

An individualized instructional program for eligible students with disabilities that are provided beyond the regular school year (during summer)




What is the Extended School Year (ESY)?

200
Who are the members of an IEP team? 

Who is the Special Education Teacher and Chair, General Education Teacher, Administrator, Parent, Related Service Provider (if appropriate), and Guidance Counselor.

300

Legal option available to parents when in dispute of teacher/school's perceived ability to implement child's IEP. 

What is due process or civil litigation? 

300

This PGCPS administrative procedure stipulates that teachers of elementary school students with disabilities must hold an IEP meeting to review/revise the IEP prior to the student receiving a failing grade.

What is AP 5121.1?

300

SIT

What is the Student Intervention Team?

300

Intended to provide changes in WHAT a student is expected to learn and demonstrate



What are modifications?

300

The IEP ________ is a condensed version of the IEP, capturing the primary disability, accommodations, supplementary aides and services, and goals and objectives. 

What is an IEP Snapshot?

400

The student's disability/disabilities must a_____ a______ his/her educational performance in order to be eligible for special education services.

What is adversely affect?

400

The special education resource room is located where? 

What is in Temp 1?

400

FAPE

What is Free Appropriate Public Education?

A Free Appropriate Public Education means that the child with disabilities will receive the same education as a child without disability or handicap. FAPE can be achieved by giving the child special services, usually written in an Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

400

A teaching approach that tailors instruction to all students' learning needs. 

What is differentiated instruction?

400

"How does the student's disability affect his/her involvement in the general education curriculum" can be found under what section in the IEP?

What is under the Present Levels of Academic Performance section?

500

What are the three most common types of specific learning disabilities? Hint: They all start with the letter D. 

What are Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia?  

500

This Administrative Procedure states that teachers will implement the accessibility features and accommodations that have been documented in the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) for students with disabilities.

What is Administrative Procedure 5121.1?

500

IDEA

What is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act?

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) ensures that all children with disabilities are entitled to a free appropriate public education to meet their unique needs and prepare them for further education, employment and independent living.


500

A teaching strategy characterized by a sequence of learning activities that shift the responsibility from the teacher to the student.

What is a gradual release of responsibility?

500

How many goals should be listed on an IEP? 

The number of goals on an IEP is determined by the unique needs of the student. It will vary based on the decisions of the IEP team. 

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