IDEA
What plan ensures access to FAPE, sets clear goals, provides necessary supports and services, involves parents and students in the planning process, and adheres to legal requirements.
Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Which condition involves persistent difficulties with speech fluency, such as stuttering?
Speech Disorder
What is the purpose of the Section 504 Plan?
To provide accommodations and modifications to students with disabilities to ensure they have equal access to education under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
What does FAPE stand for, and what does it guarantee for students with disabilities?
Free Appropriate Public Education; it guarantees that students with disabilities receive an education tailored to their needs at no cost to their families.
What is the educational approach called that involves teaching students with disabilities alongside their typically developing peers in the same classroom?
Inclusive Education
What does the acronym IDEA stand for in special education?
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Difficulty with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities.
Specific learning disability in reading, often referred to as dyslexia.
Who is eligible for a Section 504 Plan?
Students who have a disability that substantially limits one or more major life activities, but who do not necessarily qualify for special education services under IDEA.
Which federal act requires public schools to ensure that students with disabilities are educated in the least restrictive environment possible?
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Which practice involves using a structured system to track and analyze students' progress toward their IEP goals?
Data-Driven Decision Making (Would count progress monitoring)
What is the main goal of the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) principle in special education?
To ensure that students with disabilities are educated with their non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate.
What term describes the condition where students have significant difficulty in organizing and planning tasks due to a deficit in executive functioning?
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
What law mandates the creation of Section 504 Plans?
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 197
What are due process hearings, and when can they be requested?
Due process hearings are formal legal proceedings where a neutral hearing officer resolves disputes between parents and schools regarding a child’s special education services. They can be requested when mediation does not resolve the dispute or when parents believe their child’s rights under IDEA have been violated.
What instructional approach involves breaking tasks into smaller, manageable steps and providing frequent feedback?
Task Analysis
What are procedural safeguards in the context of special education?
Procedural safeguards are legal protections and processes designed to ensure that students with disabilities and their families have access to a free appropriate public education (FAPE) and that their rights are protected throughout the special education process.
What condition involves difficulties in understanding or using language due to an impairment in the brain's ability to process auditory information?
Auditory Processing Disorder
What major life activities might be considered when determining eligibility for a Section 504 Plan?
Major life activities include learning, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, working, and caring for oneself.
Which federal law requires schools to provide services and accommodations to students with disabilities and to include them in state assessments?
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
What term describes tools and strategies used to support students with disabilities in accessing the curriculum, such as audiobooks or speech-to-text software?
Assistive Technology
In what year was the IDEA legislation first enacted?
1975
What is the term for a condition characterized by difficulties in understanding and producing written language, including challenges with grammar and syntax?
Dysgraphia
How does a Section 504 Plan differ from an Individualized Education Program (IEP)?
An IEP is required under IDEA for students who need special education services, whereas a Section 504 Plan is for students who need accommodations but not specialized instruction. The IEP focuses on educational services and goals, while the 504 Plan focuses on providing access and accommodations.
What landmark Supreme Court case established the right of students with disabilities to an appropriate education?
Brown v. Board of Education (Note: This case was crucial for the broader civil rights context, while Rowley v. Board of Education is directly related to special education.)
A formal process used to identify the reasons behind a student's problematic behavior. The assessment helps educators understand the context in which the behavior occurs, including the triggers, the function the behavior serves for the student, and the consequences that reinforce it.
Functional Behavior Assessment