Exam 1 (ch 1 & 2)

Question 1

A formal, written plan for children from birth-2

Answer 1

Part C- individualized family service plan

Question 2

About what percentage of disabled students are male?

Answer 2

70%

Question 3

In a recent study about biased decision making, it was shown that….

Answer 3

Teachers were less likely to rate behavior of students labeled “gifted” as off task

Question 4

What prohibits discrimination in any activity reviewing federal financial assistance solely on the basis of disability

Answer 4

Section 504

Question 5

Which principle of IDEA states that a student with a disability must be educated with students without disabilities to the maximum extent appropriate

Answer 5

Least restrictive environment

Question 6

How many adults with disabilities report they are struggling financially

Answer 6

About half

Question 7

Roberto, who speaks English as his second language, has difficulty reading and writing in his 3rd grade class. After he is referred for testing, his scores were significantly sub average and his family contests the results. Which IDEA principle might they cite as inconsistent?

Answer 7

Non discriminatory assessment

Question 8

How many fields in the department of education that have shortages relate to special education?

Answer 8

9 fields

Question 9

What percentage of disabled students graduate with a high school diploma

Answer 9

72%

Question 10

The principle that seeks to establish accountability for carrying out the students rights

Answer 10

Procedural due process

Question 11

What percentage of school age students are identified as having a disability

Answer 11

13%

Question 12

Which two disability categories constitute for 2/3s of all disabled students

Answer 12

Specific learning disabilities

Speech or language impairments

Question 13

Teachers design instructional materials and activities to make the content accessible to all students

Answer 13

Universal design

Question 14

IDEA

Answer 14

Individuals with disabilities education act

Question 15

IDEA 6 principles

Answer 15

Zero reject 
Non discriminatory evaluation 
Appropriate education 
Least restrictive environment 
Procedural due process
Parent and student participation

Question 16

Prohibits any school from excluding any student with a disability
-ensures that all children, no matter the disability, will receive an appropriate education provided at public expenses

Answer 16

Zero reject

Question 17

Related services in IDEA

Answer 17

Assistive technology and services 
Early identification 
Occupational therapy 
Orientation and mobility services 
Physical therapy 
Speech pathology

Question 18

Two purposes of non discriminatory evaluation

Answer 18

1. Determine whether a student has a disability

2. If there is a disability, identify the special education and related services the student will receive

Question 19

Students age 3 to 21 education plan

Determined by teacher, parent, and student

Answer 19

Individualized education plan (program)

Question 20

Parents have the right to have access to school records concerning their child and to control who has access to these records

Answer 20

Parents and student participation

Question 21

Applies to any program receiving federal financial assistance

Answer 21

Sector 504

Question 22

If the discipline issues are directly related to the disability, then the student cannot be punished

(A student with turrets cannot be punished for ticking curse words off)

Answer 22

Manifestation of the disability

Question 23

Every public facility must accommodate disabled people

Answer 23

Americans with disability act (ADA)

Question 24

Pros and cons of labels

Answer 24

Pros - allows for the student to be in sped

Cons - places a stigma on the student

Question 25

IEPs must include

Answer 25

1. Where they are now (levels of functioning)

2. Long term goals (within a year)

Question 26

Requires assessment of students proficiency and exempts no students from assessment, covers students with disabilities but it allows for appropriate individualized modifications as set out in a students IEP

Answer 26

Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)

Question 27

Defines the knowledge, skills, and understanding that students should attain in academic subjects

Answer 27

Academic content standards

Question 28

Defines the levels of achievement that students must meet to demonstrate their proficiency in the subjects

Answer 28

Student achievement standards

Question 29

For students with the most significant cognitive disabilities, which the ESEA identifies as the lowest 1% of performing students

Answer 29

Alternate achievement standards

Question 30

The design of instructional materials and activities to make the content information accessible to all children

Answer 30

Universal design for learning (UDL)

Question 31

3 guidelines to UDL

Answer 31

1. Multiple means of representation
2. Multiple means of action and expression
3. Multiple means of engagement

Question 32

Principles of inclusion

Answer 32

1. Home school placement - students receive the same schooling they would attend if they did not have a disability
2. Principle of natural proportions - no more than 10% of the classroom should be exceptional students
3. Restructuring teaching and learning - using UDL and other strategies
4. Age and Grade Appropriate placements