Disability History
In the 1960's where were disabled individuals usually placed?
State Institutions or State Development Centers
What does F.A.P.E. stand for?
Free and Appropriate Education
Who determines eligibility for special education services?
The Committee on Special Education, or IEP team.
The CSE, or Committee on Special Education, is responsible for students between what ages?
5 years of age to 21 years of age
A transition plan is part of the IEP, as required by the CSE.
True
Name one state developmental center or state institution that no longer exits.
Willowbrook or Belchertown
F.A.P.E law requires free and appropriate education for individuals between what ages?
3 years to 21 years of age.
Is the IEP considered a legal document?
Yes
Local Board of Education
A transition plan must be included in the student's IEP at what age?
16 years of age
Describe what one might experience when visiting a disabled family member at a state institution or state development center.
Lack of personal care, bathing, tooth brushing, improper nutrition, smells of urine and feces, minimal or no stimulation, environment deprivation, lack of social interaction
What does E.A.H.C.A. stand for?
Education for All Handicapped Children's Act
What types of goals are required as part of the IEP?
Long term and short term goals to be met with in the calendar school year.
Who typically is on the Committee on Special Education?
Committee Chairperson, Parent's of the Student, Regular on General Education Teacher, Special Education Teacher, School Psychologist, Related Service Providers, School Counselor, Any person having knowledge or special expertise regarding the student requested by the district or parent. The student if appropriate.
Who is involved in developing the transition plan?
All members of the CSE, including teachers, related service personal, parents, any person having knowledge of the student abilities, any transitional service agencies, and the student themself
After state institutions or state development centers were closed, what replaced them?
Community based group homes, sheltered workshops, staffed by direct care personal and home managers. Disabled family members, living with family, with respite care available for limited times, including involvement in community activities, social venues.
Prior to E.A.H.C.A what problems existed?
Disabilities often undetected, questionable, inconsistent special education practices, minimal parental involvement.
In terms of access to instructional materials, what does the IEP include?
Accommodations
The Committee on Special Education only meets once per school year for each individual student?
No. The Committee on Special Education meets annually. However a CSE meeting came be requested anytime of year, as requested.
What factors are usually taken into account when developing a transitional plan?
The student's strengths and weaknesses, student's interests, preferences, motivating factors, previous experience with transitional agencies, etc.
When was the term "institutional retardation" used, to describe what circumstances?
What would you do if you had a child born with a disability and in need of special education services?
Elevate the discussion. Critical thinking.
In terms of alternative reading materials, word banks, reduced questions or problems and opportunities to retake tests, what does the IEP include?
Modifications
How often is full evaluation of the student is required by the CSE?
Every 3 years, referred to as a tri-annual evaluation.
How can a student be involved in transition services prior to leaving school?
Respite services such as weekend placements, community service agencies including involvement in social activities, community trips or events such as sporting or theatre events