Sped Alphabet Soup
This is the document that outlines a student's individualized goals, services, accommodations, and supports.
What is an IEP
When a student displays a behavior, your first job should be to remain this.
What is calm
A student refuses to start an assignment. You ask once and they say, "NO!" What should you avoid doing?
What is repeatedly asking/arguing with them
What major international soccer tournament took place in 2026?
What is the FIFA World Cup
You arrive in a classroom and the teacher is already teaching. Your first move should be to do this.
What is observe/check in and follow the teacher's direction
This acronym stands for Free Appropriate Public Education.
What is FAPE
The three parts of an ABC behavior observation are Antecedent, Behavior, and _____.
What is Consequence
You're walking with a student to class and they suddenly stop and refuse to move. What is a good first response?
What is stay calm, give processing time, and follow the student's support plan?
M&M’S Fruit Chews would eventually become what popular candy?
What is Strabursts
You see a student struggling but aren't sure whether they need help. What can you do first?
What is give them a chance to try independently and/or offer appropriate support
This means educating a student alongside nondisabled peers to the greatest extent appropriate.
What is LRE
If a student is escalating, giving them a 10-minute lecture about why their behavior is inappropriate will probably do this.
What is make things worse
A student starts getting frustrated and says, "I'm done!" What should you consider before the behavior escalates?
What are offering a strategy, break, choice, or support
Weighing around eight pounds, this is the human body's largest organ?
What is Skin
A student asks you, "What grade did I get?" but you don't know. What should you do?
What is direct them to the teacher rather than guessing
This assessment is used to figure out the possible function or purpose behind a behavior.
What is an FBA
Instead of only asking "How do we stop this behavior?" we should ask "What is the behavior trying to _____?"
What is communicate
You notice a student is consistently struggling during the same part of the day. What should you do?
What is communicate the pattern to the appropriate teacher/case manager and collect useful information
In human anatomy, what does the “hallux” refer to?
What is the big toe
You notice something important about a student's behavior or academics. What should you do with that information?
What is communicate it to the appropriate staff member
This plan outlines strategies and supports designed to address challenging behavior.
What is a BIP
A student throws their Chromebook every time independent work begins. The behavior may be serving what function if it consistently results in the work being removed?
What is escape/avoidance
Another student tells you something concerning about a classmate. What should you do?
What is take it seriously, remain professional, and report it to the appropriate staff member according to school procedures
According to Guinness World Records, what's the best-selling book of all time?
What is the Bible
A student tells you something personal about another student. What should you remember?
What is student confidentiality