Laws
PL 93-112
the rehabilitation act of 1973
prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities
people with disabilities can apply for jobs
504 plans
Define ACC
Tools that help promote communication for people that are unable to communicate in a conventional manner
special education
specially defined instruction to meet the unique needs of an individual recognized as exceptional.
IEP stands for...
Individualized Education Program
cultural pluralism definition
cultural and ethnic differences are appreciated and respected
PL 94-142
education for all handicapped act of 1975
landmark legislation
FAPE; LRE; IEP
due process
nondiscriminatory assessment
parental participation and involvement
Define/Describe Aided ACC
Aided systems require use of some sort of device, such as a picture of word board, a notebook, or a computerized aid.
disability vs. handicap
disability- limitation of an individual due to a loss or reduction of functioning
handicap- the combination of negative environmental and attitudinal implications associated with someone with a disability
Those who benefit from an IEP
children with disabilities
The most frequent programs used for cultural and linguistic education
ESL and Immersion or Transitional prgrams
PL 111-256
Rosa's Law of 2010
removes the terms mental retardation and mentally retarded from federal status. preferred language is now intellectual disability
The conventions of Low Tech
Visual supports teachers made for individual students and types and purposes.
LRE
Least Restrictive Environment
provides all of the tools necessary for students with disabilities without removing them from the general education classroom.
How often an IEP is redone
Once a year (annually)
PL 94-142 requirements for parents
participate fully in educational decisions affecting their children
PL 101-336
American with disabilities act of 1990 (ADA)
prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability
Define/Describe Unaided ACC
Unaided systems are those in which the individuals uses only hand or body motions to communicate and can include: No symbolic Behaviors Gestures Sign.
multicultural vs. bilingual education
multicultural education- referring to more than one culture; acknowledges basic commonalities among groups of people while appreciating their differences
bilingual education- educational approach whereby students whose first language is not English are instructed primarily through their native language while developing competency and proficiency in English.
The year and law creating the IEP
1975; Education for All Handicapped Children
3 key characteristics of professionals working with families
Patience
Empathy
Understanding
PL 114-15
Every student succeeds act of 2015
emphasis on accountability, high standards, and student achievement
eliminates "highly qualified" teacher status
annual testing at grades 3-8 in reading and math and once in high school
List some new technology examples (at least 3)
ipad
apps for learning and communication
proloquo2Go
chromebooks
smartboards
portfolio assessment
a type of authentic assessment; samples of different work products gathered over time and across curriculum areas are evaluated.
right's parents have with an IEP (5)
right to participate in the IEP process
right to invite others to the IEP meeting
right to decide who has access to their child's IEP
right to review documents at any time
have the final say
Strategies for relationships between families and professionals (5)
seek knowledge from parents
set achievable goals
create a safe and supportive environment
be respectful
remain confidential