Definitions
You suspect a student may have a learning problem; this would be your first step.
What is research; talk to guidance and other teachers; review his/her records
This law in 1954 made it illegal to discriminate in education
What is Brown v. Board of ed.
Using more than one methodology, providing a variety of formats of materials, expanding assessment options, and varying the complexity and nature of the content are elements of:
differentiation
one technique of differentiated instruction
What is scaffolding/RAFT/ind. learning/stations/tiering/learn ctrs./par. teaching
these are 4 of the critical ( must attend) members of an IEP team
What is LEA/reg. ed teacher/sp.ed teacher/parents/child/
This law passed in 1975 is the first key law guaranteeing special education to those qualified
What is PL 94-142
this disability refers to learning problems processing information in reading, or writing or math
What is LD
the reason a teacher may wish to administer a pre-test
What is find who has already mastered material
The current age span for services under IDEA?
0-21
if not qualified to receive special ed. services a student may still qualify for help under this law if they have a functional or physical issue
What is 504 plan
passed in 2004, it is the most recent re authorization of PL 94-142
What is IDEA
a disorder characterized by extraordinary difficulty in social responsiveness
What is autism
Using more than one methodology, providing a variety of formats of materials, expanding assessment options, and varying the complexity and nature of the content are elements of:
Differentiated instruction
This determines whether any student, with or without a disability, needs more intensive instruction?
RTI
there are 13 handicapping conditions. 6 of these are
What is LD/ED/OHI/Sp. &Lang./Hearing/Visual/Orth./Mult/DD/TBI
the acronym F.A.P.E stands for
What is Free & Appropriate Public Ed.
significant limitations in intellectual ability and adaptive behavior
What is mentally retarded or DD
. A learning strategy that requires students to actively interact with material and promotes intrinsic motivation for learning is:
metacognition
this refers to the ability to understand spoken language
What is receptive language
three main principles of Universal Design for Learning?
multiple means of engagement, Provide multiple means of representation, provide multiple means of action and expression
. Difficulty with decoding words, comprehending text, and appropriate speed and fluency are elements of:
What is reading disorder ( or dyslexia)
significant problems in the social-emotional area so that it interferes with learning
What is ED/BD
the three elements that can be differentiated
What is content/product/process