Special Education Fundamentals Flashcards

Which federal law guarantees students with disabilities a free appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment?

Answer: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

IDEA is the primary federal law mandating FAPE and LRE requirements for students with disabilities.

What is the primary purpose of a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA)?

Answer: To identify the cause and function of a student's challenging behavior

An FBA identifies the triggers, patterns, and underlying function of challenging behavior to inform intervention planning.

A Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) is typically developed after completing which document?

Answer: Functional Behavioral Assessment

A BIP is based on FBA findings and outlines proactive strategies and responses to reduce problem behaviors.

Which placement option represents the LEAST restrictive environment for most students with mild disabilities?

Answer: General education classroom with supports

IDEA requires students to be educated alongside peers without disabilities to the maximum extent appropriate.

What does the term 'co-teaching' refer to in special education?

Answer: A general and special education teacher sharing instructional responsibilities

Co-teaching pairs a general education teacher with a special education teacher to serve students with disabilities in the general education setting.

Which disability category under IDEA includes students with conditions such as ADD, ADHD, and other health impairments affecting alertness?

Answer: Other Health Impairment (OHI)

OHI covers chronic or acute health conditions that adversely affect educational performance, including ADHD.

Which team member is legally required to be present at every IEP meeting?

Answer: The student's parent or guardian

IDEA mandates parental participation in IEP meetings as a safeguard of parental rights.