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Informal Assessments

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More flexible than formal assessments and can be adjusted to fit the situation and particular needs of the student being tested observations during a lesson

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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

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Self-review of one’s progress with the assignment Rubric, Exit Ticket

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tools used to evaluate student growth and determine whether educational goals are being met

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Prejudiced feelings, outlook, or leanings for or against a particular person, race, ethnicity, age, or group, often without taking others' opinions into consideration. assuming all English language learners are less intelligent than native English speakers

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a set of shared attitudes or beliefs common to a group or area

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fixed impression which may have little basis in fact all Asian students are above average intelligence

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Assessment of learning. Given at specific points in time in order to determine what students know and don't know. Summative assessments are generally formal. State assessments, district benchmarks, semester or six weeks tests, and end of unit or chapter

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Learning primarily by seeing things Written examples

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Various materials used to gather data on individual students Teacher reports, IQ tests

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a usually post-instruction assessment with the purpose of assessing student knowledge, retention, and application. Often involve the use of a standardized rubric or scoring guide based on several criteria. chapter tests, semester tests

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A standardized test designed to measure levels of knowledge, understanding, abilities, or skills acquired in a particular subject already learned State assessments

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A group of people who share a common language, heritage, and/or other traits. Some ethnicities in the US include Asians, Germans, and African Americans

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Evaluation conducted by independent qualified assessment personal not associated with the local education agency medical Tests, psychiatric Tests, outside testing

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the teacher’s system of establishing a climate for learning, including techniques for preventing misbehavior and handling student behavior

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the process of teaching by communicating clear expectations and giving specific feedback to students

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physical or verbal hostility that is intended to harm the recipient a student hitting another student

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not doing what is expected or asked and possibly giving excuses or reasons the student cannot or will not comply

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actions that decrease the probability of negative behaviors occurring removing the audience means letting the student know that you will address their behavior later and moving on so that no one can give attention to the negative behavior

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actions that increase the probability of positive behaviors occurring providing clearly defined expectations and building relationships

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providing positive responses to positive behaviors in an effort to increase the frequency

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a 3-tiered system that provides positive attention for desired behaviors from all students and becomes more specific and motivating for struggling students Praise for students raising their hand, rather than punishing the student who shouts out

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training for professionals to deescalate behaviors through nonverbal and verbal techniques to ensure the safety and welfare of the students and staff A signal that a student uses to step outside when feeling anxious

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letting the student know that you will address their behavior later and moving on so that other students can not give attention for negative behavior

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refusal to participate or engage

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repetitive actions, sounds, or words that are generally not socially appropriate, but help the individual soothe or calm themselves Flapping hands, making clicking sounds with mout

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the education agency responsible for the school

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using the words before and after an unknown word to determine its meaning It was a beautiful day that made it idyllic for swimming.

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In reading out loud, being able to sound out words by breaking them into simple forms. In reading for comprehension, the understanding of how to read each letter or letter pattern in a word to determine the word’s meaning

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a results-oriented process to transition the student from school to post-secondary, career/ vocational education, integrated employment, and/or community involvement. College or Technical School or Employment

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changes the location or conditions of the testing environment to reduce distractions for the student or other students alternate location, small group administration

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language-based disorder, in which one struggles with the mechanics of writing resulting in impaired or illegible handwriting Messy handwriting (due to issues such as poor formation of letters, improper size, spacing between letters or words, or slant of words) is the main sign of dysgraphia.

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a teacher-led approach to instruction in which the instructor provides information on a concept and is the sole expert in the room lectures and demonstrations

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Using the relationship between symbols (letters and words) and sounds of a language to read and write

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an instructional strategy in which the teacher demonstrates a concept or skill and students learn by observing When a teacher encounters a difficult word in a text, she thinks aloud to model how she can use the context clues to discover the meaning.

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allows students to complete assignments in different ways scribe, word processor, calculator, spelling or grammar device

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increases the length of time designated to complete an assignment or alters the way the time is organized Extended Time/Frequent Breaks

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allow students to independently perform activities of daily living (eating, grooming, toileting, etc.) Adapted cups that prevent choking and spills Velcro/hooks that allow for independent dressing

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Writing or speaking a brief description of more extensive information by covering only the main/most important points, without details.

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forming a general concept from specific information When her new student brought in all his supplies and completed his homework during his first week, the teacher made the generalization that he was a responsible student.

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assist students with certain disabilities that impact learning and effect child’s ability to master academic content Calculater

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practicing a skill until demonstrating independent mastery

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activities performed daily to meet an individual's basic needs Washing hair and body

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The process of practicing a skill after demonstrating mastery

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assist students who are hard of hearing/deaf process auditory information Amplification devices

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any item, piece of equipment, or product system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of children with disabilities Audiobook

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a smaller portion of the larger class working with the teacher on a skill or task

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allow for expressive (expressing thoughts/ ideas) and receptive (understanding what others are saying) communication in children with limited to no communication Speech to Text Communicator or Text to Speech Communicator

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a reader is fluent if they read accurately, with prosody, and at an appropriate speed

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a phase of instruction in which the students practice with teacher support

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allow students to independently interact with/control their environment Adapted switches or Adapted appliances

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a physical object to help students move from concrete to abstract reasoning

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allow students with disabilities to easily use classroom computers Adapted keyboard or Special software

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ncrease student mobility Wheelchair or walker

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he practice of counting by 5s, 10s, 20s, 25s, and 100s

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promoting student engagement by deliberately choosing topics, instructional methods, and materials that relate to students' insterests

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foundational, content specific standards to address the real work experiences Practice making change to work at a store asa cashier

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grouping students based on their learning needs or interests After reviewing the student test results, a teacher can use flexible grouping to organize groups based on students' areas of weakness.

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provide safe, comfortable, and easily-accessible seating/ position options Gait belt or Adjustable chairs

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opportunity for real work experiences centered on skill development for the specific career interests Working in a retail store

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help students with visual impairments/blindness process visual information Magnifiers or Screen reading software

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increase independent and active participation in physical activity and leisure activities Adapted toys or Adapted exercise equipment (stationary bike)

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Active learning activity in which the teacher provides a prompt, the students consider it individually (THINK), then pair up and brainstorm responses or solutions (PAIR), and then the students then share their results with the class (SHARE).

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reinforcement of academic and social skills in community settings such as the local grocery store Bagger at the store

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Breaking a skill into small steps to guide students toward accomplishing a goal

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verbal and nonverbal communication skill development and social interactions and appropriate verbal and nonverbal responses in social settings Practicing potential customer encounters for a grocery store

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teaching that offers multiple options for learning the material based on different student needs and learning styles

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a classroom that provides only special education services to students who have been identified as disabled Resource Reading Class

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the classroom or setting where the child can be successful, with or without accommodations, and with typical age/grade level peers General Ed Classroom

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a plan created by a committee of general and special educators, parents, specialists, and administrators to provide a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) that is tailored to their needs and goals IEP Goals

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Changes to the curriculum to allow a student to access material at their level (Changes WHAT they learn) A student learns only capitalization and periods, rather than all grammar concepts.

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Assistance or changes to the learning process to allow the student to learn the same material as others (Changes HOW they learn) Extended Time on a Test

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class with a smaller number of students receiving special education services with similar needs that are taught by special education teachers with paraprofessional support

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allows students to access information in ways other than reading standard print large print, braille, human reader, audio recording

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The law mandating that all students with disabilities must receive a free and appropriate education that is tailored to their needs and abilities IEP Goals

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ensuring students with disabilities are included in classroom activities as much as possible

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a measure of the length of time it takes for a behavior to occur after a verbal cue or inciting incident A teacher times how long it takes for a student to begin working after being reminded to get back on task.

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Students who do not have a disability that is severe enough to qualify for an IEP can fall under 504. A student under 504 must be able to perform on grade level but needs assistance to accomplish this.

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the education agency responsible for the school

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the length of time for which an observed behavior persists A teacher times how long a student spends rolling around on the floor instead of completing his work and compares the length of time spent rolling to other instances of the behavior to see if it is improving or worsening.

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the number of ocurrences of an observed behavior over a set time period A teacher counting the number of times Jacob sticks his tongue out at a classmate during a one-hour class would be collecting frequency data.

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the behavior, event of circumstance immediately preceding an observed behavior by a student Susie is called on to answer a question that Jacob wanted to answer, prompting Jacob to stick his tongue out at Susie.

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the result, either positive or negative, of an observed behavior Jacob sticks his tongue out at Susie, so Susie calls Jacob a "jerk."

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Assessment administered before instruction to determine students' strengths and weaknesses

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An assessment administered to all students to gather data and form groups, such as intervention groups

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a measure of the severity or volume of a behavior when it occurs A teacher notes that over time, with coaching and reminders, an autistic student's verbal self-stimulation has gotten quieter and less disruptive.

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More flexible than formal assessments and can be adjusted to fit the situation and particular needs of the student being tested observations during a lesson

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aims of instruction (or any learning activity stated in terms of observable behavior)

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assesses what the negative behaviors are, what causes them and what can be taught in order to lessen the frequency

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the accommodations provided to a student who has an impairment that significantly impacts their life

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using various techniques to encourage and reinforce desired behaviors from a student Praise when a child raises their hand and waits to be called on

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a plan for improving behavior that impedes learning as determined in the Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) process

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A collection of student's work and achievements that is used to assess past accomplishments and future potential; can include finished work in a variety of media and can contain materials from several courses over time

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A short formative assessment given by a teacher after completing a lesson to determine the degree to which students have learned the material taught in the lesson.

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a type of testing used when there appears to be cognitive impairment to determine the extent of the impairment

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a common assessment used to help diagnose intellectual and developmental disabilities

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Tests that compare an individual's performance/achievement to a group called the "norm group.” An IQ Test

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an assessment that measures cognitive ability in specific academic areas, providing information regarding a student's strengths and weaknesses

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testing the curriculum being taught

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an assessment used to evaluate a person's cognitive ability to determine their IQ

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a usually post-instruction assessment with the purpose of assessing student knowledge, retention, and application. Often involve the use of a standardized rubric or scoring guide based on several criteria. chapter tests, semester tests

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evaluating students' abilities and behaviors in their normal environments

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A kind of assessment that requires students to show mastery of specific skills by demonstrating, producing, or performing something designing and performing experiments, building models, writing poems or shorts stories, and developing portfolios

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Assessment of learning. Given at specific points in time in order to determine what students know and don't know. Summative assessments are generally formal. State assessments, district benchmarks, semester or six weeks tests, and end of unit or chapter

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a report completed by parents to aid school personnel in developing an overall picture of a student's emotional/behavioral state Parents answer 113 questions about their child, using a three-point rating scale (0-1-2).

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Assessment for learning. Usually mid-instruction assessment with the purpose of assessing student progress and informing the teacher so instruction can be altered as needed. graphic organizers, games

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periodic assessments to monitor student growth and evaluate the effectiveness of instruction The teacher prepared a progress monitoring assessment to see how much each student had improved and learn if his new instructional approach was effective.

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Tests in which a standard has been set for the test taker to achieve in order to pass the test. A multiple choice or short answer test on the content of a unit of study in which a 70% is needed to pass.

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An impairment related to a student’s ability to focus and maintain attention during instruction ADD, ADHD, Seizures, Cancer, Diabetes

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classified as an IQ range from 35-45 up to around 50-55

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The ability to independently take care of one's self Going to the restroom

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A label applied to individuals who have great difficulty concentrating on what they are doing

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A mental illness that impacts their behavior and ability to function in the classroom Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Obsessive-compulsive Disorder

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Social and/or communication issues that can also impact behavior; can also include intellectual disabilities or learning differences Autism, Aspergers, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD)

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Affects a child’s ability in math, reading, or writing Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Auditory Processing, Nonverbal Learning Disability

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A label applied to individuals who have great difficulty concentrating on what they are doing AND are extremely active, impulsive, distractible, and excitable

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Students with both vision and hearing loss; visual or hearing impairment services alone would not adequately address their needs Deaf - Blind

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classified as an IQ range from 20-25 up to around 35-45

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classified as having an IQ in the range from 50-55 up to around 70

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genetic condition that usually results in developmental delays including learning disabilities and cognitive impairment

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A struggle with verbal communication that impacts their ability to effectively communicate thoughts or ideas in the classroom Lisps, Speech Impediments, Language Impairment, Communication Disorders

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A disorder manifested by a difficulty in learning to read, write, or spell, despite conventional instruction, adequate intelligence, and sociocultural opportunity

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Growth, adaptation, or change over the course of time

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Complete loss of hearing that will not be regained over time Deaf

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classified as anything below 20-25 IQ score

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An injury that occurs to the brain due to accident or trauma; depending on where in the brain the injury occurs will determine how the student is impacted

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condition resulting from the consumption of alcohol by a pregnant mother and characterized by brain damage and issues with growth and development

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A math-related learning disability characterized by an inability to grasp and remember math concepts, rules and formulas, despite conventional instruction, adequate intelligence, and sociocultural opportunity

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the cognitive abilities to control one's thoughts, emotions, and actions - this includes working memory, inhibitory control and flexible thinking Executive function is responsible for many skills, including paying attention, organizing, planning and prioritizing. Hearing Impairment

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Partial hearing loss that can improve or worsen over time. Students with hearing aids that correct the loss can still qualify for services Hearing Impaired

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Any loss of vision that cannot be fully corrected with lenses Visually Impaired/Blind

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Any hindrance or difficulty imposed by physical, mental, or emotional problems

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a number representing a person's reasoning ability as compared to the norm for their age

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Students with an IQ below 70; this will affect all of their academic areas and their ability to care for themselves Down Syndrome

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A student who has disabilities in more than 1 of the above categories Multiple Disabilities

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A physical disability where the bones or muscles do not work like a typical peer; many use braces or a wheelchair Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Parapleg

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neurological disorder that affects the nervous system, causing involuntary sounds and movements, sometimes with the compulsive vocalization of obscenities

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genetic condition that damages the lungs and digestive system due to the body producing excess fluids and mucus, often leading to blockages in the body, especially within the lungs and intestines

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neural tube defect that occurs when the spine and spinal cord do not form properly; the most common permanently disabling birth defect

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congenital disorder that impairs coordination, affecting muscle tone, movement, and posture; typically caused by brain damage before or during birth

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a central nervous system disorder that causes sudden seizures that may or may not be convulsive

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any permanent decrease in hearing which interferes with a student's ability to access the general education curriculum

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permanent tightening of the muscles, tendons, skin, and nearby tissue, that causes joints to shorten and become stif

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refers to the loss of the ability understand or express speech as the result of damage to the brain

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refers to a temporary or fluctuating decrease in hearing which interferes with a student's ability to access the general education curriculum

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type of printing using raised dots to represent letters, allowing students with severe visual impairment to read by touch

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present from birth Congenital conditions account for 1.5% of unintentional deaths.

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services that supplement classroom instruction to help a student meet their educational goals Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy

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Educators who are not certified teachers, but who provide direct instruction, behavior management, and other related educational services under the direction of the classroom or special education teacher.

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a professional who has been trained to assess and diagnosis various disabilities in an educational setting Diagnostician

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health care professional who works with children and adults who have trouble with speaking, language, and/or swallowing Speech therapists know the strategies to help people communicate more clearly.

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Use of verbal and non-verbal cues by listeners that demonstrate they are listening with attention to what is being said. eye contact

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a form of coteaching where the teachers plan and prepare a lesson together, but split the class in half with each teacher presenting the lesson to one portion of the class

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method of communication that focuses on mutual understanding to prevent confusion that includes attending, listening, and responding Focused attention

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health care professional who works with a person's muscles, movement, and strength Physical therapists help patients to recover from injuries.

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health care professional who works with children with developmental delays or adults recovering from a stroke in order to help them perform basic daily functions Occupational therapists help patients to live better lives with injuries.

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The ability to understand the feelings of another person by putting oneself in someone else’s shoes

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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

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a 2002 federal law that focused on holding schools accountable for student learning and achievement and was initially developed to assist disadvantaged students

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the rights of parents of students with disabilities, noting specifically these things: student discipline, change of placement, behavior, restraint, and confinement Notification of discipline Notification of change of schedule

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A federal law that protects the confidentiality of students and their records. Safeguards student educational records kept by schools, including grades and attendance and discipline records. prevents schools from disclosing student records to the public while also requiring them to provide parents and guardians with access to their child's grades, disciplinary records, and attendance records.

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The legal obligation of the government to respect an individual's legal rights, guaranteed by the 5th and 14th amendments. the rights of parents of students with disabilities to agree or disagree with student services, change of placement or behavior plans

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a family sued the public school because the school would not provide an interpreter for their daughter that was hard of hearing

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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.

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a service that provides special education support in public schools for students ages 3-5 Following completion of ECSE, students can be further evaluated for special education services in higher grades or dismissed from special education if their disability no longer impacts their educational services.

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a legal requirement that schools evaluate any child that it suspects may have a disability and who may be entitled to special education services Child Find requires school districts to have a process for identifying and evaluating children who may need special education and related services.

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The ability of a test or question to measure what it purports to measure

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A commercially developed test that samples behavior under uniform procedures; used to provide accurate and meaningful information on students’ levels of performance relative to others at their age or grade levels

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An evaluation that provides information that can be used to identify specific areas of strength and weaknesses

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provides services for children with disabilities, developmental delays, or other medical issues that impact their development from birth to age 3

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The original federal law that mandated all children with disabilities receive free public education

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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

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Reliable exams produce the same scores when given in the same conditions (same individuals on different occasions or with different sets of equivalent items)

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An overt act by an individual

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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)

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Trust and faith in a relationship

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