Grass Root Beginnings
The first advocacy groups to fight for quality _____ ______ were created by parents as early as 1933
Special Education
This was the first Special Education Law created for students with physical and mental disabilities.
Education for all Handicapped Children Act
IDEA stands for
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
The sole reason the Sacramento School District denied Rachel H. access to mainstream classes
Her IQ
This movie was referenced at the beginning of the presentation
Forest Gump
In the early ____ laws were passed to ensure special education opportunities.
1970's
This Act required public schools that received funding to provide a ____ _____ a day for the children
free meal
Under IDEA students with special needs receive their education in the _____ _____ environment necessary to meet their needs.
Least Restrictive
Number of children represented in Case #2 Mills vs. Board of Education of District Columbia
Seven
An IEP gives the parents the right to _____ any issues with the school district
Dispute
Mentally Retarded
One mission of this act was to make ____ ____ services accessible to children who require them
Special Education
Parents rights within IDEA include access to review all ______ ________
Educational Records
Two of the four factors used by the Court to determine the outcome of the Rachel H. case
1. Academic Benefit
2. Non-Academic benefit
3. Effect on teacher/students
4. Cost
List 3 of the 10 eligibility criteria for IDEA Services
Refer to slide 12