CALT Special Education Law and Disability Rights (IDEA, Section 504)

Question 1

Under IDEA, which eligibility category is most commonly used to qualify students with dyslexia for special education services?

Accepted Answer

Specific Learning Disability (SLD)

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Other Health Impairment (OHI)

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Speech or Language Impairment

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Developmental Delay

Question 2

What is the primary legal distinction between a Section 504 Plan and an Individualized Education Program (IEP)?

Accepted Answer

A 504 Plan provides accommodations only; an IEP provides specialized instruction and related services

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An IEP is governed by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, while a 504 Plan falls under IDEA

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A 504 Plan requires annual re-evaluation; an IEP has no re-evaluation requirement

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Only an IEP requires parental consent before implementation

Question 3

Under IDEA, how frequently must an Individualized Education Program (IEP) be reviewed at minimum?

Accepted Answer

Annually (at least once per year)

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Every 6 months

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Every 2 years

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Every 3 years, coinciding with the triennial re-evaluation

Question 4

Which federal law is the basis for 504 Plans and prohibits discrimination against students with disabilities in schools that receive federal funding?

Accepted Answer

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Question 5

A student with dyslexia does not meet eligibility criteria for special education services under IDEA but continues to struggle in the general education classroom. What is the most appropriate immediate next step?

Accepted Answer

Develop a Section 504 Plan to provide accommodations that support access to the curriculum

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Dismiss the concern, as the student does not qualify for any federal protections

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Place the student in a self-contained special education class pending re-evaluation

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Refer the student to a private neuropsychologist before any school action is taken

Question 6

Under IDEA, academic language therapy provided by a CALT is classified as which type of service?

Accepted Answer

A related service

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A supplementary aid

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A primary special education service

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A general education support