Chapters 1-4 Flashcards
(28 cards)
What does IDEA stand for?
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
What are the 6 principles of IDEA?
- Zero Reject
- Nondiscriminatory 3. Evaluation
- Free Appropriate Education (FAPE)
- Least Restrictive
Environment (LRE) - Procedural Due Process
- Parental and Student Participation
What are the four goals of special education outlined by IDEA?
Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)
Appropriate Evaluation
Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
Who is part of a student’s IEP team?
Parents
General Educator
Special Educator
School System Representative
Evaluation Interpreter
Others (as needed)
Student
What are the components of an IEP?
Present levels of academic and functional performance
Measurable annual goals
How progress will be measured
Special education and related services
Explanation of inclusion in general education
Accommodations on assessments
Date of services
Transition plan (by age 16)
How often does an IEP team meet?
At least once a year
Give examples of educational goals that may be listed in an IEP.
Writing goals, Reading goals, Math goals
What does IFSP stand for?
Individualized Family Service Plan
What ages does an IFSP include?
Ages 0-2
Define equity in education.
Ensuring every student receives the support and resources they need to succeed, tailored to their needs.
Define culture in education.
Learning about and valuing the diverse cultures of people in a community.
Define justice in education.
Teaching students about social justice and how to challenge inequitable systems.
What is intersectionality in education?
A teaching method that considers the multiple identities of students and how they interact with systems of oppression.
What is disproportionality in education?
When students from a specific racial or ethnic group are overrepresented in areas like special education, discipline, or placement.
Define accommodation in education.
Adjusting the learning environment, curriculum, or equipment to help students with disabilities access content.
Give examples of accommodations.
Preferential seating, extended time, large print materials, audio recordings, assistive technology, visual aids, modified assignments, frequent breaks, alternative testing formats, quiet testing area, individualized instruction.
What is LRE (Least Restrictive Environment)?
A principle that ensures students with disabilities participate in general education classrooms and extracurricular activities as much as possible.
What are the 5 indicators of quality family life?
- Family interaction
- Parenting
- Emotional well-being
- Physical and material well-being
- Disability support
What are some stressors for families with children who have disabilities?
Financial strain, emotional stress, navigating the education system, lack of support, balancing care with work.
How can families participate in their child’s education at home?
Helping with homework, attending meetings, communicating with teachers, reinforcing learning strategies, and advocating for their child.
Name and give examples of supplementary services.
Access (assistive technology, accessibility modifications)
Classroom Ecology (seating arrangements, lighting adjustments)
Assessment & Task Modification (extended time, alternative testing formats)
Universal Design for Learning (multiple ways of instruction and assessment)
Teacher, Paraprofessional, or Peer Support (one-on-one support, tutoring)
What are the 3 steps of the nondiscriminatory evaluation process?
- Observation
- Screening
- Pre-referral or more intensive instruction
What is an example of intrinsic and extrinsic rewards?
Intrinsic Reward: Feeling accomplished after completing a difficult assignment.
Extrinsic Reward: Receiving a sticker or prize for good behavior.
Give an example of person-first language.
Saying “a student with autism” instead of “an autistic student.”
