IEP
What do the letters I-E-P stand for?
What is an Individual Education Program (Plan)
How many credits do you need for a regular high school diploma in Tennessee?
22
In a SMART goal, what does the S stand for
Specific
What does GPA stand for?
Grade Point Average
Jaylen understands a story when he hears it but struggles to read the words himself. What would help him?
Read aloud (Text to speech, reading pen, scaffolded text)
How often does the IEP team have to meet to review your IEP?
What is once a year?
Tennessee Promise pays tuition at what kinds of schools?
Community colleges and TCATs (Trade Schools). --
Naming Chattanooga State or TCAT Chattanooga counts.
What's the difference between a short-term goal and a long-term goal?
Short-term takes days to a few months. Long-term takes a year or more. (A variation of this or a specific example work too.)
On a 4.0 scale, how many points is an A worth?
4
(B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0)
What's the difference between an accommodation and a modification?
An accommodation changes HOW you learn and a modification changes WHAT you're expected to learn.
Name three people on your IEP team.
You, Parent or Guardian, General Education Teacher, Ex Ed teacher, school representative (admin), counselor, psychologist, speech language pathologist
What is the FAFSA?
Federal Financial Aid form
Put these overdue assignments in order of importance:
- A project dues in two weeks worth 100 points
- A homework assignment worth 10 points due tomorrow
- A quiz worth 50 points, due by the end of the quarter (3 weeks)
1. A homework assignment worth 10 points due tomorrow
2. A project dues in two weeks worth 100 points
3. A quiz worth 50 points, due by the end of the quarter (3 weeks)
What is one way to raise a low grade in a class?
make up missing work, score really well on a test, extra credit
Maria knows the material but reads slowly and runs out of time on tests. What accommodation would help her?
Extended time (Extra time)
At what age does Tennessee require you to have a Transition Plan?
14. (Federal law says 16, but Tennessee starts earlier.)
Every Tennessee junior must take one of which two tests to earn a regular diploma?
ACT or SAT
You have a test tomorrow, a friend wants to hang out, and you want to play video games.How would you prioritize them?
Study First (the most important)
Hang with friend(s) or video games (either one, but only after you study)
Name 2 ways your GPA can help you after high school.
College Admission, scholarships, financial aid, some jobs, good-student car insurance discounts, graduation honors, etc.
Your teacher forgot to give you extended time on today's quiz. What should you do?
Talk to the teacher calmly and privately: "I have extended time in my IEP. Can I finish this after class?"
If it keeps happening or your teacher refuses, tell your case manager.
At age 18, what happens to the rights your parents have over your IEP?
They transfer to you
Name 3 of the things you must do to get and keep Tennessee Promise?
Apply senior year, file the FAFSA, attend the required meeting, complete community service hours, enroll full-time.
What do all the letters in a SMART goal stand for?
Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Relevant
Time-bound
(Will also accept Realistic or Attainable)
Your grades are A, B, B and F. What's your GPA?
2.5
What is it called when you ask your teacher to provide you with your accommodations, or ask about missing work, or how you can improve your grade?
Self-advocacy