Ch. 4 & 5 Slides

Question 1

Failure to base related services on children’s ______ rather than cost or availability is elllegal.

Answer 1

Needs

Question 2

What are the steps to a SPED program?

Answer 2

1. ID and Eval
2. Develop appropriate Program
3. Placement

Question 3

Progress toward a goal can only be measured and reported if the starting point is known.; aka ________.

Answer 3

the starting point is known.

Question 4

PLEPS must be ____ and ____.

Answer 4

clear and concise

Question 5

Using Paula is allergic to scents as a plep omits a _____ _____.

Answer 5

critical need

Question 6

The beginning point from which the child’s progress will be measured (baseline) is defined as a….

Answer 6

A Present Level of Educational Performance or PLEP

Question 7

expressly stating how the child’s disability affects the child’s involvement and progress in the general curriculum is a requirement for ….

Answer 7

A Present Level of Educational Performance or PLEP

Question 8

“reading of 1/2 year growth” is what type of problematic goal/objective?

Answer 8

Insufficient progress

Question 9

“improve handwriting by 85% (8 of 10 letters would be better).
“ is what type of problematic goal/objective?

Answer 9

Misuse of percentages

Question 10

“if it is it’s a regular education goal–already part of the curriculum”

is what type of problematic goal/objective?

Answer 10

unnecessary-

Question 11

“meaningless, and/or not measurable” is what type of problematic goal/objective?

Answer 11

Vague

Question 12

Sin? Failure to individualize the program to fit the student

Answer 12

Sin

Question 13

Failure to address all the student’s needs

Answer 13

sin

Question 14

Failure to sufficiently describe and specify all necessary services

Answer 14

sin

Question 15

Failure to write clear, objective, meaningful, and reasonable PLEPs, objectives, and goals.

Answer 15

sin

Question 16

The new IDEA has created an explicit focus on the child’s _________ needs arising from her or his disability.

Answer 16

Unique

Question 17

The initial responsibility for setting the stage for a successful IEP meeting is on the district, and usually specifically on the special education teacher or case manager.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

The first IEP meeting a parent attends is usually the least critical one.

Answer 18

False

Question 19

IDEA anticipates that a school district will fully, repeatedly, and meaningfully inform parents of their legal rights.

Answer 19

True

Question 20

Percentages should always be changed to ….

Answer 20

out of how many trials

Question 21

1. What are this child’s unique needs?
2. What will the district do or provide in response to each of these needs?
3. If the services are effective, what goals and objectives will the child reach?
   Is the essence of ….

Answer 21

a better IEP

Question 22

Manageable class size
Limited distractions
Guided practice
Non-competitive atmosphere
Structured, on task approach to learning
A focus on basic skills
Flexibility including peer tutors and study partners
Clear expectations
Data based monitoring of progress
Positive and frequent feedback
 are all common needs of MANY students with.....

Answer 22

special needs

Question 23

What are two major types of needs for: Sara needs 45 minutes per day in the resource room.

Answer 23

Condition for learning: small group guided practice in distraction free environment with immediate feedback)
Improved Performance ((increase reading fluency, keyboarding, etc.)

Question 24

1. What are the child’s unique needs that must be taken into account in a truly individualized education program?
2. What will the district do or provide in response to each of these needs?
3. If the services are effective, what goals and objectives will the child reach?

Answer 24

The IEP Team’s 3-Fold Inquiry:

Question 25

1. Full and equal parent participation
2. Truly individualized to fit the student
3. Present level of performance and needs clearly identified
4. All services, modifications, and supports meet student’s needs fully detailed and research based to the extent practicable
   5.Goals and progress markers measurable, real, and taken seriously
   are called…

Answer 25

The 5 IEP Basics

Question 26

PLEPS must contain which 3 components?

Answer 26

1. Strengths
2. Baseline
3. Needs

Question 27

Yes or No? In order to participate in the 4th grade curriculum, Anna needs books and materials presented at the 2nd grade level, books on tape, modified exams, clear and repeated instructions, positive reinforcement, and direct instruction with guided practice and regular feedback.

Answer 27

Yes