Special Education Acronyms & Laws
What does IEP stand for?
Individualized Education Plan
Is student information confidential?
Yes
What does BIP stand for?
Behavior Intervention Plan
What is an accommodation?
A change in how a student learns or demonstrates learning without changing the learning expectations.
How often must an IEP be reviewed?
At least annually.
What does FAPE stand for?
Free Appropriate Public Education
True or False: Paraeducators should encourage students to do as much work independently as possible.
True
What is an antecedent?
What happens before a behavior.
What is a modification?
A change in what the student is expected to learn.
You are going to be absent. Who should you report your absence to?
SPED administrator (Stephanie Conklin)
SPED lead (Jen Schreck)
School Secretary (Jennifer Wenger)
General education teachers for each of your classes
What federal law ensures students with disabilities receive special education services?
IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)
What should a paraeducator do if unsure how to assist a student?
Ask the case manager for guidance.
What is a consequence?
What happens after a behavior.
Give one example of an accommodation.
Extended time, small-group testing, graphic organizer, read-aloud, frequent breaks, etc.
What is the best way to communicate your absence?
Via Email
What does LRE stand for?
Least Restrictive Environment
Why is communication between teachers and paraeducators important?
To ensure consistency and student success.
What does ABC stand for in behavior documentation?
Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence
True or False: Modifications change grade-level expectations.
True
A student is becoming frustrated with a difficult assignment. What is the BEST first response?
A. Complete the assignment for the student.
B. Tell the student to calm down.
C. Break the task into smaller steps and provide encouragement.
C. Break the task into smaller steps and provide encouragement.
What does PLAAFP stand for?
Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance
True or False:
A paraeducator should provide the same level of support to every student all day.
False. Support should be individualized based on each student's needs and should promote independence whenever possible.
What is the purpose of an FBA (Functional Behavior Assessment)?
To determine why a behavior is occurring.
What is the difference between an accommodation and a modification?
Accommodations change how a student learns; modifications change what a student is expected to learn.
Finish the quote:
"Students may not remember everything you taught them, but they will remember __________."
How you made them feel.