Legal Foundations
What are the two primary federal laws governing special education in Virginia?
What are IDEA and Section 504?
How many disability categories are recognized under IDEA in Virginia?
What are 14 categories?
What is the difference between accommodations and modifications?
What is accommodations change how, modifications change what?
What does Virginia law require regarding inclusive practices?
What is a self-assessment and action plan every three years?
What is a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)?
What is an evaluation to identify behavior causes?
What does FAPE stand for and why is it important?
What is Free Appropriate Public Education?
What is the most common disability category in Virginia?
What is Specific Learning Disability?
Who determines the accommodations a student receives?
What is the IEP or 504 team?
What is co-teaching?
What is joint planning, instruction, and assessment by general and special educators?
What is a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)?
What is a plan using positive strategies to address behaviors?
What is the role of the Virginia Department of Education in special education?
What is overseeing implementation and compliance?
•What category includes ADHD?
What is Other Health Impairment?
Can accommodations be used during Virginia SOL assessments?
What is yes, if documented and follow guidelines?
What is the Excellence in Co-Teaching Initiative?
What is a VDOE program promoting effective co-teaching?
The initiative aims to:
What is behavior-related specially designed instruction (SDI)?
What is instruction focused on behavioral skills?
What is a general education teacher’s legal responsibility in implementing a student’s IEP in Virginia?
What is ensuring they understand and carry out the specific accommodations, modifications, and supports outlined in the IEP, and collaborating with the IEP team to monitor progress and adjust instruction as needed?
What criteria must be met for a student to qualify for special education under the category of Emotional Disability in Virginia?
What is exhibiting one or more of the following characteristics over a long period of time and to a marked degree that adversely affects educational performance:
Are general education teachers in Virginia required to follow all accommodations listed in a student’s IEP?
What is yes, general education teachers are legally required to implement all accommodations, modifications, and supports specified in a student’s IEP, and must be informed of their specific responsibilities?
Why is collaboration important in inclusive classrooms?
What is ensuring appropriate support and access to curriculum?
What supports may be included in a BIP?
What are visual aids, assistive tech, and related services?
What are procedural safeguards?
What are legal protections for students and families?
What must be demonstrated for a student to qualify under a disability category?
What is adverse effect on educational performance?
Can accommodations be changed during the school year?
What is yes, they can be amended?
What tools support collaboration in Virginia?
What is The Excellence in Co-Teaching Initiative in Virginia, a comprehensive program developed by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) to promote inclusive education through effective co-teaching practices. It provides a rich set of tools and resources to support general and special educators working together in inclusive classrooms.
Why is behavior considered a form of communication?
What is behavior reflects response to environment and unmet needs?