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Special Education and Student Support Services Flashcards

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  1. Under IDEA, within how many calendar days must an IEP team convene to develop an initial IEP after a student is found eligible for special education services?

    Answer: 30 days

    IDEA requires that an IEP be developed within 30 calendar days of determining a child is eligible for special education services.

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

    Answer: IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)

    IDEA specifically mandates FAPE in the least restrictive environment (LRE) and governs special education services for students with disabilities from birth to age 21.

  3. A principal notices a student struggling academically but not yet identified for special education. Which framework should the principal implement first?

    Answer: Use a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) with tiered interventions

    MTSS provides a structured framework of tiered interventions before special education referral, ensuring students receive appropriate support and data is collected to inform decisions.

  4. What is the primary purpose of a Section 504 plan compared to an IEP?

    Answer: Section 504 plans provide accommodations and modifications without specialized instruction; IEPs include both special education services and accommodations

    Section 504 plans provide accommodations and modifications to remove barriers, while IEPs include specialized instruction and related services under IDEA for students whose disability requires special education.

  5. Under California Education Code, which party must provide written consent before a school may conduct an initial special education assessment?

    Answer: The parent or legal guardian

    California law and IDEA both require written informed consent from a parent or legal guardian before conducting an initial special education assessment.

  6. Which component is NOT required in a legally compliant IEP under IDEA?

    Answer: A specific grade-level curriculum map developed by the general education teacher

    IDEA requires present levels, measurable goals, and service statements, but does not require a grade-level curriculum map; the IEP is individualized, not curriculum-bound.

  7. What does the term 'least restrictive environment' (LRE) mean in the context of special education?

    Answer: Students with disabilities should be educated with non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate

    LRE requires that students with disabilities be educated alongside non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate, with supplementary aids and services to support participation.