IDEA & Relevant Legislation
What does IDEA stand for?
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Letting children ______ adaptive ______ will give children a chance to understand more about disabilities
explore; equipment
What factors contributes to each child?
Culture, ethnicity, disabilities, and economic background
What is a common word used on official government forms?
Handicapped
If your child is eligible for special education services, you’ll work with a school team to develop a _______.
IEP
What materials are helpful for children to understand?
Reading children's books and having posters and dolls that foster anti-bias education
What ways can you interrupt hurtful language?
Carefully address the situation and follow up with activities to gain accurate information.
Some people prefer the word _______ when it comes to their differences
Disabled
What was the OG special Education law?
The Education for All Handicapped Children Act
Activities should take in account children's _______ and ________.
experiences; abilities
What do we need to incorporate in the classroom?
We need to make the children feel nurtured, encouraged, and respected by the staff and by their peers.
What should a classroom encourage children?
To be open about their questions, ideas and feelings about themselves and others.
To qualify under IDEA a child must have a disability that falls under one of _______ categories that IDEA covers and ________.
13, need special education in order to make progress in school
What do you do when a child ask questions or stare?
Support all children’s thoughts and feelings. Do not criticize children about noticing and asking about differences
One difficult task as a teacher is?
Letting families know when you believe their child may have some kind of disability and requires further assessments
We can provide what kind of equipment for children?
Wheelchairs, crutches, walkers, hearing aids, glasses, braille prints, canes, and prostheses
The new law (IDEA) ensures what?
Hint: There’s two parts
That children with special needs receive their free public education in the least restrictive environment possible, and they are allowed to participate in the same activities as their typically developing peers .
What is another strategy to encounter misconceptions?
Find out what children think of what people with disabilities can or can't do, then plan learning experiences to expand their understanding.
If a child seems unable to control their behavior, it may be?
An indicator of cognitive, emotional disability, or a reflection of the different guidance experienced in their culture or family.
Assessment enables what?
Helps you identify where you can improve and where you are already succeeding.