Chapter two SPED Flashcards
assessment
the process of gathering information and identifying a student’s strengths and needs through a variety of instruments and products ; data used in making decisions
child find
a function of each state; mandated by federal law, to locate and refer individuals who might require special education
criterion- referenced assessment
an assessment produced in which a student’s performance is compared to a particular level of mastery
full inclusion
an interpretation of the principle of least restrictive environment advocating that all pupils with disabilities are to be educated in the general classroom
interindividual differences
differences between two or more persons in a particular way
intraindividual differences
differences within the individual; unique patterns of strengths and weaknesses
mainstreaming
an early term for the practice of integrating students with special needs into a general education classroom for all or part of the school day
multidisciplinary team
a group of professionals from different disciplines who function as a team but perform their roles independent of one another
norm- referenced assessments
refers to standardized tests on which a pupil’s performance is compared to that of his or her peers
least restrictive environment
a relative concept individually determined for each student; principle that each pupil should be educated, to the maximum extent appropriate, with classmates who are typical
regular education initiative
an approach that advocates that general educators assume greater responsibility for the education of students with disabilities
referral
a formal request by a teacher or parent that a student be evaluated for special education services
prereferral intervention
instructional or behavioral strategies introduced by a general educator to assist students experiencing difficulty; designed to minimize inappropriate referrals for special education.
Public Law-94-1975
the “bill of rights” for special education. Henry Ford signed it
6 components of public law 94-1975
FAPE, LRE, IEP, due Process, Nondiscrimintory assessment, parental participation
FAPE
Free and Appropriate Public Education
LRE
Least restrictive environment ( self contained classrooms gone)
IEP
Individualized Education Program
Due Process
confidentiality, right to examine records; parents have the right. parents can receive written notice of their rights. right to legal counsel
non discrimintory assessment
multidiscipline team assessment, multiple instruments, non bias.
Parental participation
in decision making need to be active.
Challenges of implamenting PL-94- 142
paperwork, amount of money, hiring new teachers to do work, new positions that need to be filled, space/ handicap special areas, new assessment materials, people to assess students, intagrating students into the classroom, over involvement, transportation costs
how long did the school have to implament the law?
5 years; 1980
if people didn’t follow the rule did people get punished?
no there was no punishment
