Definitions
People with severe disabilities (typically students with severe cognitive disabilities)
What is low-incidence
Defines 13 distinct disabilities of which some are severe
What is IDEA and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
An essential to social and academic success
What is peer supports
Learning outcomes being pursued within a shared activity come from two or more different curricular areas
What is Option C: Educational Program Content Accommodations Required
The quality instruction really matters only if it is applied to
What is select meaningful learning outcomes
Assumptions, inferences, and generalizations made about a person with a disability based on stereotypes within society
What is disability spread
All school-aged children, regardless of the severity of their disabilities are entitled to a free appropriate public education
What is Zero-reject Principle
Excessive paperwork, large caseloads, and lack of administrative support are key factors of
What is challenging working conditions for special educators
Ensuring access to a relevant, individualized curriculum for a student with severe disabilities also requires a balancing act between focus and breadth
What is The Curricular Balancing Act
In order for planning to be effective, teachers must share common expectations and be willing to differentiate instruction for each student
What is establish shared expectations among team members
Supports needed for participation and learning in inclusive environments
What is support models
What case was brought to the supreme court that tested the zero-reject principle
What is Timothy W. vs. Rochester School District
Separate within the classroom, activities that hold no value, and lesson content that is inconsistent with their learning abilities are examples of what concern
What is questionable quality of curriculum and instruction
Requires extended, modified, or otherwise individualized supports while pursuing substantively the same general education program
What is Option B: Support Accommodations Required
Helps make teachers accountable for their teaching, as well as monitoring and documenting progress
What is use data to make instructional decisions and evaluate outcomes