Foundations and Requirements Flashcards
(23 cards)
Response to Intervention (RtI)
a process to monitor and measure student progress in the general education curriculum after instructional intervention is provided
Example.
small group pull-out, tutoring
Diana v. State Board of Education (1971)
determined that English learners must be tested for special education services in their first language; helped combat the overrepresentation of ELL students in special education programs.
Diagnostic Test
An evaluation that provides information that can be used to identify specific areas of strength and weaknesses
Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)
an educational right of all children to receive instruction tailored to their needs at no cost to their family by the local education agency (LEA)
Validity
ability of a test or question to measure what it purports to measure
Modifications
changes made to the curriculum or instructional practices to alter the expectations or performance criteria for students, often used to support learners with special needs by providing a more accessible and tailored educational experience
Reliability of Assessments
the consistency and stability of assessment results over time, indicating that the evaluation produces similar outcomes under similar conditions for students
Educational Diagnostician
a professional who has been trained to assess and diagnosis various disabilities in an educational setting
Example.
Diagnostician
No Child Left Behind (NCLB)
a 2002 federal law that focused on holding schools accountable for student learning and achievement and was initially developed to assist disadvantaged students
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
a recognized leader in advocacy for special education policy that aims to improve public policy affecting students and adolescents with exceptionalities, their families, and the professionals who work with them
Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District
a family sued the public school because they believed the school could not provide an adequate learning environment for their son with autism; they wanted to be reimbursed for private school tuition and fees
Council For Exceptional Children Code of Ethics
A professional guide to ethical practice, standards and policies that ensure children with disabilities are valued in the educational system
Texas Education Code (TEC)
A code created by the Texas Legislature. Sets various rules, including ethics, and parameters for districts of innovations.
Hudson v. Rowley
a family sued the public school because the school would not provide an interpreter for their daughter that was hard of hearing. Lasting impact: Supreme Court defined FAPE for the first time.
Diagnostic Assessment / Pre-Assessment
assessment administered before instruction to determine students’ strengths and weaknesses
Code of Ethics and Standard Practices For Texas Educators
The Code of Ethics states that educators will obey the law and have integrity in their professional life
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
federal law that replaced the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education, and to close educational achievement gaps Impacts SpEd by setting a 1% statewide cap on which students are eligible to participate in alternative assessments
Review of Existing Data (REED)
a mandated review of all existing evaluation data including the initial evaluation, any re-evaluations, classroom observations, and standardized testing to determine if dismissal of services is necessary
504 Plan
the accommodations provided to a student who has an impairment that significantly impacts their life
The Education of All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 (EHA)
The original federal law that mandated all children with disabilities receive free public education
Procedural Safeguards
the rights of parents of students with disabilities, noting specifically these things: student discipline, change of placement, behavior, restraint, and confinement
Example.
Notification of discipline Notification of change of schedule
Accommodations
assistance or changes to the learning process to allow the student to learn the same material as others (Changes HOW they learn)
Example.
Extended time on a test
Section 504 of The Rehabilitation Act of 1973
students who do not have a disability that is severe enough to qualify for an IEP can fall under 504. These students can perform on grade level with supportive accommodations.
