Terms
Every student, regardless of their ability level, is entitled to a _______, which was originally discussed under section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, but is also discussed as a requirement of PL-94-142 and IDEA.
Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)
Carly, a student with a mild intellectual disability, is given an alternate assignment option. In place of writing a paper, she can verbally present what she learned to the teacher.
This is an example of a/an
Modification
IDEA stands for ____________
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
This portion of the IEP summarizes, in a positive and balances manner, the individual's progress and areas of need
Present levels of Performance
The following statement was provided regarding the ______ provision of IDEA and discusses financial responsibilities:
"[school district] provide the educational equivalent of a serviceable Chevrolet to every handicapped student...[The school district] is not required to provide a Cadillac.” (Doe v. Tullahoma City School District).
Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)
Dalton is a 6th grade student with high functioning autism. He is scoring on grade level for all academic subjects. He has some difficulty in social situations with understanding social cues and the emotions of his peers but has improved significantly over the past year with the help of social stories and social scripting. Dalton's parents are pushing his teachers and school administrators to have him in the general education classroom 100 percent of the time. This practice of placing students in the general education setting for the entire day is called ___________.
Inclusion
The full name of Public law 94-142 is
The Education for all Handicapped Children Act
IEPs should be reviewed at minimum _____
Once a year
This three-tiered approach provides varied levels of intervention, increasing in intensity by level, with the purpose of reducing the number of individuals in special education.
Response to Intervention (RTI)
Kara's teachers are trying to determine the best classroom placement for her by examining her social and academic needs and balancing those needs with the needs of the teacher and financial resources. This concept, mandated by IDEA, of trying to place students in the general education setting as much as possible while still providing them with necessary supports and accommodations is called _________.
The Least Restrictive Environment
This law increased standardized testing, accountability, and mandated highly qualified teachers
The No Child Left Behind Act
The following is an example of a/an ______ in an IEP:
"By February 2019, given appropriate supports and accommodations, Savannah will improve her reading skills to grade level."
annual goal
The following instructional method is designed to differentiate to a variety of learner needs and focuses on different means of representation, expression, and engagement
Universal design for learning
Lisa has a learning disability in math and has been given additional time on math tests. This is an example of a/n ____________.
accommodation
This legal case propelled the civil rights movement and helped start the advocacy movement for individuals with special needs
Brown vs. Board
The following is an example of an _______ in an IEP:
"By February 2019, given adapted reading materials and a peer buddy, Savannah will read one page during group read aloud 4 out of 5 days a week for 2 consecutive weeks."
Objective
An individual with bipolar, a mood disorder, who has no other special needs is likely to be covered under ________ law with the _______ type of plan
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
504 Plan
Alex has an intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder. He has an IQ of 65. His instructors utilize adapted learning standards to teach him life skills and communication. He enjoys being with his same-age, typically developing, peers for short periods of time but becomes overstimulated in the general education classroom. His teachers have decided to bring a few of his peers who are typically developing into the self-contained special education classroom a few hours a week for socialization. This practice is called _________.
Reverse mainstreaming
This added provision to IDEA provides services to individuals with delays and disabilities and at-risk individuals ages 0-3
Part C, early intervention
This section of the IEP is part of IDEA and is included in some cases, but is not mandatory
Behavioral Intervention Plan