Communication and Collaboration Flashcards

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices are typically implemented with guidance from which specialist?

Answer: Speech-Language Pathologist

Speech-Language Pathologists assess AAC needs and provide guidance on selecting, programming, and implementing AAC systems for students with complex communication needs.

When writing IEP goals collaboratively with general educators, goals should be aligned to:

Answer: Grade-level content standards with appropriate modifications for the student's needs

IDEA requires IEP goals to enable students to access and progress in the general education curriculum, meaning goals should be aligned to grade-level standards with appropriate supports and modifications.

A paraprofessional (educational assistant) working with a student with a disability should receive direction primarily from:

Answer: The supervising special education teacher

The supervising special education teacher is legally and professionally responsible for directing paraprofessionals who work with students with disabilities.

Which best practice supports effective collaboration between ESE teachers and general education teachers regarding student accommodations?

Answer: Meeting regularly to explain accommodations, monitor implementation, and problem-solve together

Regular collaborative meetings allow ESE teachers to explain the rationale for accommodations, check on implementation, and jointly problem-solve barriers to student success.

When a family requests that their child's IEP meeting be conducted in their home language, the school district must:

Answer: Provide interpretation services at no cost to the family

IDEA requires that IEP meetings be conducted in a manner that ensures parents understand the proceedings, including providing interpretation services at no cost when parents' primary language is not English.

Alternative Teaching in a co-taught classroom involves:

Answer: One teacher working with a small group for pre-teaching or re-teaching while the other instructs the larger group

Alternative Teaching has one teacher work with a small group for targeted instruction (pre-teaching, re-teaching, enrichment) while the co-teacher works with the larger group.