Education K-12 Special Education & Inclusion 3

Question 1

What is the purpose of 'transition planning' in a student's IEP beginning at age 16?

Accepted Answer

Preparing students with disabilities for post-secondary education, employment, and independent living

Answer

IDEA requires IEPs to include transition goals and services by age 16 to prepare students for adult life after high school.

Question 2

What does 'free appropriate public education' (FAPE) mean under IDEA?

Accepted Answer

Students with disabilities are entitled to special education and related services at no cost to the family

Answer

FAPE guarantees that students with disabilities receive specially designed instruction and services at public expense in a way that meets their individual needs.

Question 3

What is 'positive behavioral support' (PBS) for students with disabilities?

Accepted Answer

A proactive, data-driven approach that teaches replacement behaviors and modifies environments to prevent challenging behavior

Answer

PBS focuses on understanding the function of behavior and teaching alternative skills in a positive, supportive environment.

Question 4

What does 'paraprofessional' mean in a special education context?

Accepted Answer

A trained support staff member who assists teachers in providing services to students, often one-on-one

Answer

Paraprofessionals (also called aides or paraeducators) provide instructional and behavioral support under the supervision of licensed teachers.

Question 5

What is the purpose of 'extended school year' (ESY) services?

Accepted Answer

Special education services provided beyond the regular school year to prevent significant regression of skills

Answer

ESY provides IEP services during summer or school breaks when a student is at risk of losing critical skills that would require substantial time to recover.

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Education K-12 Special Education & Inclusion 3