Vocabulary
what is zero reject
a basic principle of IDEA specifying that no student with a disability, no matter what kind or how severe, can be denied a free public education
what is specific Learning Disability (SLD)
IDEA category; includes dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia; affects reading, writing, or math processing
referral step 1
iready testing
what is parental participation
parents are to be included in the development of the IEP, and they have the right to access their child's educational records
what is Speech or Language Impairment
IDEA category; includes stuttering, articulation disorders, language processing issues
what is Nondiscriminatory Evaluation
All evaluations provided by the school must be fair, nondiscriminatory, and appropriate for the child's needs. All evaluations must be considered, (even ones paid for by the parents outside of the school.)
what is Other Health Impairment (OHI)
IDEA category; includes ADHD and chronic health conditions that limit strength, vitality, or alertness
referral step 2
pre-referral which means different interventions and collect data
what is Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)
An important construct of the federal special education law (IDEA) which says that all children with disabilities will be educated free of cost to parents, in other words at public expense, and in a manner that is appropriate for each individual child.
what is Hearing Impairment
IDEA category; partial hearing loss affecting educational performance
what is individualized education program
annually revised program for an exceptional student, detailing present achievement level, goals, and strategies, drawn up by teachers, parents, specialists, and the student.
what is Autism
IDEA category; affects communication, social interaction, and behavior patterns
referral step 3
mixed
what is a 504 plan
accommodation plan for students with disabilities who don't qualify for special needs services
what is Visual Impairment (including blindness)
IDEA category; vision loss affecting learning even with correction
what is Least Restrictive Environment
a legal requirement that children with special needs be assigned to the most general educational context in which they can be expected to learn
what is Emotional Disturbance (ED)
IDEA category; includes anxiety, depression, and serious emotional regulation issues affecting learning
referral step 4
once they have collected all the data , the teacher will tell them they need to be tested
what is accommodations
changes in how a student learns. They remove barriers so students can learn the same material as their peers
what is Deaf-Blindness
IDEA category; combined hearing and vision impairments causing severe communication needs
what is due process
due process is a set of legal procedures to ensure the fairness of educational decisions and the accountability of both professionals and parents in making those decisions.
what is Intellectual Disability
IDEA category; significantly below-average intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior deficits
referral step 5
they see what disability they have
what is modifications
Adjustments to the General Education Classes including adjusting amount of work or type of task required
what is Orthopedic Impairment
IDEA category; physical disabilities such as cerebral palsy or limb loss affecting mobility