Acronyms
IDEA
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Public education services for individuals with disabilities ends at this age.
Age 22
Speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy are examples of these types of services under IDEA.
Related Services
This type of plan provides accommodations for students with a disability who do not qualify for special education.
504 Plan
IDEA states full inclusion is the preference for all students with disabilities. True or False.
False
LRE
Least Restrictive Environment
At what age do we start discussing "post high school" interests with students?
14
Students who are unable to participate in the general end of year testing must participate in this.
Alternative Assessments
This group of students, though not in special education, may need accommodations to help them stay engaged in school because they may be bored with their grade level work, which is not challenging for them or doesn't stimulate their creative talents.
Gifted and Talented
IEP (name and it's overall purpose)
Individual Education Plan - Plan that identifies a child's strengths and needs and how those needs will be met through instruction, support, placement, additional and related services.
FAPE
Free and Appropriate Public Education
The number of disability categories in IDEA.
13
Once a student is identified as having a disability, this must be proven in order for the student to qualify for special education services.
The disability must adversely impact the student's ability to access general education.
In order for students to be accurately evaluated for special education services, we must do our best to use these during the testing/ evaluation process.
Non-discriminatory assessments
The IEP is a legal document. True or False
True
AT
Assistive Technology
The number of levels in the Continuum of Services model.
7
These four members of the IEP team must be represented at every IEP meeting.
Parent, SPED teacher, Gen Ed teacher, LEA
The "child find" guideline in IDEA states school districts must what?
Identify students who need special education services (track and plan for)
According to Gilmour, these two other groups must be considered when determining the LRE for students with special needs.
LEA
Local Education Agency
16
In "The Least Dangerous Assumption" the author suggests a paradigm shift from what to what?
From the assumption that students with disabilities cannot learn to the assumption that they can and will learn if given the correct instruction and support.
How is the IEP a guide for teachers?