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The acronym is SLD.
What is specific learning disability?
Primary instruction is the core curriculum and it is taught in this tier.
What is Tier One?
Instead of using "handicapped" or "disabled", a better way is to say what?
What are people with disabilities?
To accomplish zero reject, each state has this set of procedures in place for alerting the public that services are available for students with disabilities.
What is a child find system?
This is the ideal setting for a student with special needs because it has the most amount of accommodations and the least restrictions to the student’s progress.
The acronym is ADD.
What is attention deficit disorder?
Intervention occurs here.
What is Tier Two?
This is a better way of saying, "She is special ed."
What is, "She receives special education services."
This term refers to the way in which professionals interact with each other and with parents or family members as they work together to educate students with disabilities.
This sets behavioral goals for students with disabilities. Unlike an IEP, it does not indicate a specialized education plan.
What is a 504 plan?
A classroom that is a general education classroom (as opposed to a special education classroom).
What is a mainstream classroom?
Almost 80% of all students are here.
What is Tier One?
Instead of saying, "He is a cripple," say this.
What is, "He has a physical disability."
When coupled with our facial expressions, posture, and other nonverbal signals, the words we choose and the way we express them comprise our what?
What are communication skills?
This is a multitier approach to the early identification and support of students with learning and behavior needs.
What is RTI (response to intervention)?
The acronym is FERPA.
What is Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act?
The fewest students, about 4%, are found in this tier.
What is Tier Three?
Rather than say, "Normal or healthy kids," you could say what?
What are "children without disabilities" or "neurotypical children."
This percentage of school-age students with learning disabilities receive their education in a typical public school setting.
This changes how content is taught, made accessible, and/or assessed. Lesson objectives remain.
What is an accommodation?
These are standards established by state education departments covering the amount of progress a student should make in a given year.
Intensive intervention occurs here.
What is Tier Three?
Rather than say, "He's a Downs kid," it would be best to say what?
What is, "He has a diagnosis of Down's syndrome" or "He is a child with Down's syndrome."
This is an effective means for professionals to collaborate when the student in question needs only minimal support.
What is consultation?
This lists the goals, timelines, and services that will help a student meet their goals. It is usually developed by a committee of teachers, parents, and other professionals.
What is an IEP (Individual Education Plan)?