The IEP Team and Process
These individuals are considered "equal members" of the team and often know the child's strengths better than anyone else.
Parents
This 3-letter acronym stands for the written document that outlines a student's goals and specialized services.
IEP
Spina Bifida is considered this type of condition because it is present at birth.
congenital condition
These tools change how a student learns or is tested without changing the actual standards or content.
Accommodation
This category is characterized by impairment in social interactions, communication, and restricted or repetitive behaviors.
Autism
This team member is responsible for providing specialized instruction and often serves as the student's case manager.
The Special Education Teacher
These four letters represent the legal requirement that all children receive an education at public expense that meets their unique needs.
FAPE
This vitamin, if taken during pregnancy, greatly reduces the risk of Spina Bifida.
folic Acid
These changes actually alter what a student is expected to learn or the difficulty of the material.
Modification
Dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia all fall under this broad IDEA classification.
Specific Learning Disability
This required team member must be able to allocate school resources and is knowledgeable about the general curriculum.
LEA Representative
This acronym refers to the principle that students with disabilities should be educated with their non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate.
LRE
This type of Spina Bifida is the most severe form, where part of the spinal cord and nerves protrude through the spine.
Myelomeningocele
Giving a student a quiet room to take a test or extra time to finish an assignment is an example of this.
Accommodation
This category includes students with medical issues like ADHD, asthma, or diabetes that adversely affect their educational performance.
Other Health Impairment
This section of the IEP describes a student's current functioning, including their strengths and academic needs
Present Levels
This is the current federal law that outlines rights and regulations for students with disabilities in the U.S.
IDEA
Many individuals with Spina Bifida have difficulty controlling these two body functions.
bladder and bowel functions
Assigning a student a lower-grade-level reading passage while the rest of the class reads a standard text is an example of this.
Modification
This classification typically includes individuals with an IQ score generally at or below 70.
Intellectual Disability
Once a student turns this age (16 federally, though younger in some states), the IEP must include a plan for life after high school.
Transition Plan
This 3-letter acronym refers to a written plan designed to address and replace challenging student behaviors with pro-social skills.
BIP
To ensure inclusion, teachers should pair students with Spina Bifida in these types of activities
group activities or cooperative learning tasks
True or False: A student can receive accommodations even if they do not have a formal IEP.
TRUE
This term describes a delay in one or more developmental areas for very young children (typically ages 3–9)
Developmental Delay