General Education
What does IEP stand for?
Individualized Education Program
True or False: Every student with a disability must be placed in a separate classroom.
False — they must be placed in the least restrictive environment
In Matilda, what subject does Miss Honey teach?
Elementary education (general classroom)
What does “UDL” stand for?
Universal Design for Learning
Who wrote The Very Hungry Caterpillar?
Eric Carle
What is the main law protecting students with disabilities in U.S. public schools?
IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)
What does FAPE stand for?
Free Appropriate Public Education
Who is the teacher in Dead Poets Society?
Mr. Keating
What does person-first language mean?
Putting the person before the disability (e.g., “student with autism”)
In Wonder, what is the main character’s name?
August Pullman (Auggie)
What is formative assessment?
Ongoing assessment used to monitor learning and guide instruction
Give one example of a related service.
Speech therapy, OT, PT, counseling, etc.
What Sesame Streets character represents a student with autism?
Julia
What is one strategy to promote inclusion in the classroom?
Examples: flexible seating, multiple ways to participate, celebrating differences
Which book features a character named El Deafo, based on the author’s experience with hearing loss?
El Deafo by Cece Bell
What is the main goal of differentiation?
To tailor instruction to meet individual student needs
What is the purpose of an IEP meeting?
To create an individualized plan outlining supports, goals, and services for a student
What real-life special educator did the movie Temple Grandin portray?
Dr. Temple Grandin, an autism advocate and professor
What is the “least restrictive environment”?
Setting that allows a student with disabilities to learn with peers to the greatest extent possible
Who wrote Charlotte’s Web?
E.B. White
What is differentiated instruction?
Adapting teaching methods, materials, and assessments to meet diverse learning needs
What is one common accommodation for students with dyslexia?
Text-to-speech software, audiobooks, or extra time on tests
In Freedom Writers, what tool did Ms. Gruwell use to connect with her students?
Journals and personal writing
What is one way teachers can create a more inclusive classroom environment?
Use multiple forms of representation, encourage empathy, offer student choice, etc.
In All Are Welcome, what is the main theme of the book?
Diversity, inclusion, and acceptance of all children