History
the law that provisions service and support to children with disabilities throughout the US. Governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education and related services to US children.
The Individuals with Disabilities act (IDEA)
How many tiers of support?
3
Special education law, under IDEA- a federal law
A plan that creates a blueprint for a child’s special education experience at school
Provides individualized special education and related services to meet a child’s unique needs at no cost to families.
Individual Education Plan (IEP)
True or False
A Student’s AT Needs Evolve Over Time
TRUE
Basic categories that might be drawn in issues of communication involve hearing, speech, language, and fluency.
Characterized by difficulty in articulation of words. Examples include stuttering or problems producing particular sounds
Speech and Language Disorders
1954 - Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka was a landmark 1954 Supreme Court case in which the justices ruled unanimously that racial segregation of children in public schools was unconstitutional.Which then helped children with disabilities get equality as well.
Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka
the practice of providing high-qualityinstruction/intervention matched to student needs and using learning rate over time and level of performance to inform educational decisions
RTI
To qualify for an IEP, a student must meet two requirements....
–Have a disability that falls under one of the 13 categories listed in IDEA–The disability must affect the child’s ability to learn and benefit from the general education curriculum.
“any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of a child with a disability”- 20 USC 1401(1)
Assistive Technology
A chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness.
ADHD
Prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs conducted by federal agencies, in programs receiving federal financial assistance, in federal employment and in the employment practices of federal contractors.
Rehabilitation Act of 1973
TRUE OR FALSE
States receive additional funding for Section 504 plan
FALSE
Parents, general education teacher, special education teacher, school psychologist, district representative, specialists, possibly the student
IEP team
TRUE OR FALSE
General technology in the classroom can benefit students with and without disabilities
TRUE
A serious developmental disorder that impairs the ability to communicate and interact
Autism
In what year was IDEA was originally enacted by Congress to ensure that children with disabilities have the opportunity to receive a free appropriate public education, just like other children. The law has been revised many times over the years.
1975
Alternative for students who do not qualify for an IEP
Section 504 Plan
TRUE OR FALSE
Schools must give Prior Written Notice to parents before any evaluations or meetings, and this must be done on paper
TRUE
What subject would you use the following
• Number line• Enlarged worksheets• Calculators• Talking clocks• Voice Output measuring device
MATH
A disorder associated with episodes of mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs
Bi Polar
Authorizes several federal education programs that are administered by the states. The law is a reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Under the 2002 law, states are required to test students in reading and math in grades 3–8 and once in high school.
No Child Left Behind Act
How often must an IEP be evaluated
Annually
Who funds/pays for the IEP?
The state receives federal funding per student with an IEP plan
What category would you use the following for
Communication board
Eye gaze board/frame
Voice output device
device with speech synthesis
Augmentative/Alternative Communication
refers to a group of repetitive and persistent behavioral and emotional problems in youngsters. Children and adolescents with this disorder have great difficulty following rules, respecting the rights of others, showing empathy, and behaving in a socially acceptable way.
Conduct Disorder