IEPs
Who develops an IEP?
It is developed by a team of school personnel and the child's parents. The team meets at least once a year or more often if needed too.
True or False:
A student who has a disability, but does not need special education, is entitled to educational accommodations under Section 504.
True
Is there a cure for a learning disability?
There is no cure for learning disorders, but treatment and intervention can be very effective.
Requires that all public schools accepting federal funds must provide equal access to education for children with physical and/or mental disabilities.
Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EHA)/IDEA
What year was the IDEA Act revamped?
1990
What are the general purpose of an IEP?
To establish measurable annual goals for the child.
To state the special education and related services and supplementary aids and services that the public agency will provide to or on behalf of the child.
To qualify for a 504 plan, a student must meet what 2 requirements?
Have any disability, even temporary.
The disability must interfere with the child's ability to learn in the general classroom.
Challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication.
Autism
This law ensures that special needs students receive appropriate free public education in the least restrictive environment necessary to meet those students’ needs.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
IDEA indicates that special education and related services must be provided to eligible students who are between what ages?
Ages 3-21/K-12
What does an IEP must contain?
Present levels of academic achievement and functional performance.
Annual goals.
Child's progress.
Special education and related services, supplementary aids, and services.
Program modifications or supports for school personnel.
An explanation of the extent to which the child will not participate with nondisabled children.
Any individual accommodations.
Projected date for the start of services, frequency, location, and duration.
What is in a 504 Plan?
Specific accommodations for the student.
Names of who will provide each service.
Name of the person responsible for ensuring the plan is implemented.
Dyscalculia is a learning disability associated with what?
Math Skills
Schools must provide Free appropriate Public Education for all students.
yes
Give an example of Speech or Language Impairment according to IDEA.
Communication disorders such as:
- Stuttering (fluency problems)
- impaired articulation
- Language impairment
- Voice Impairment
- Pragmatics
Can teachers or staff make changes to IEP without parents' consent?
No
Do parents have to be present at the 504 meetings?
No, 504 Plan does not require the attendance of parents at the meetings. But parent involvement in the process.
Chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness.
ADHD
504 only covers a student thru high school
No, it extends thru college
Name an example of a disability according to IDEA.
1. Autism
2. Emotional Disturbance/Behavior Disorder
3. Hearing Impairment
4. Intellectual Disability
5. Orthopedic Impairment
6. Other Health Impairment
7.Specific Learning Disability
8.Speech Language Impairment
9. Traumatic Brain Injury
10. Visual Impairment
11. Deaf-Blindness
12. Deafness
13. Multiple Disabilities
What is the role of parents in decisions regarding the educational program of their child?
The parents are expected to be equal participants, along with school personnel, in developing, reviewing, and revising the IEP for their child.
does the 504 have specialized services?
no
A person can't hear, uses ASL to communicate
Deaf
A civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public.
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
what 2 presidents signed IDEA?