IDEA Basics
6 Principles
Disability Categories
Early Intervention
IEP
100

In what year was the Education for All Handicapped Children Act passed?

1975

100

Which principle ensures parental participation?

Parent & Student Participation

100

Which category includes reading/writing/math difficulties?

Specific Learning Disability (SLD)

100

In what year was Early Intervention added?

1986

100

What is the purpose of measurable annual goals?

To outline expected progress for the year

200

What is the current name of the law originally passed in 1975?

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

200

Which principle requires comprehensive evaluation?

Appropriate Evaluation

200

Which category includes communication challenges?

Speech or Language Impairment


200

What age range does EI cover?

Birth to age 3

200

What must schools obtain before evaluation?

Written parent consent

300

How many people received IDEA services in 2023–2024?

About 7.5 million

300

What document outlines goals and services?

Individualized Education Program (IEP)

300

Which category applies to ages 3–10 with delays?

Developmental Delay (DD)

300

What is the individualized plan for EI called?

Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)

300

What meeting occurs annually?

Annual IEP Meeting

400

Which part of IDEA covers ages 3–21?

Part B

400

What does LRE require?

Education with nondisabled peers as appropriate

400

Which category includes hearing and vision loss?

Deaf-Blindness

400

What requirement helps find infants and toddlers who need EI?

Child Find

400

What is due every 3 years?

Testing

500

Which principle ensures education at no cost?

FAPE (Free Appropriate Public Education)

500

Which principle helps guarantee due process is a parent disagrees with the school's decision?

Procedural Safeguards

500

Which category includes acquired cognitive effects?

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

500

Name three EI services.

Examples: Speech therapy, OT, PT, behavior support, family counseling, assistive tech


500

What is the age requirement for transition plans to be included in the IEP?

16 or 9th grade