Category 1
A law that makes available a free appropriate public education to eligible children with disabilities throughout the nation and ensures special education and related services to those children.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
How many disabilities are defined in New Jersey's IDEA?
14
What is the acronym for Special education and related services that:
(A) have been provided at public expense, under public supervision and direction, and without charge;
(B) meet the standards of the State educational agency;
(C) include an appropriate preschool, elementary school, or secondary school education in the State involved; and
(D) are provided in conformity with the individualized education program
Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)
This consists of parents, a regular education teacher, a special education teacher, an administrator, a school psychologist, a speech therapist and oftentimes a guidance counselor.
An IEP team
Changing or adapting WHAT you are teaching
Modification
A reasonable adjustment to teaching practices that allow for access to the same material.
Accommodations
An individualized document to improve educational results for students with disabilities.
IEP - Individualized Education Plan
What are the 4 types of accommodation?
Presentation, Response, Setting, Scheduling