GAPSC Special Education & Disability Services Flashcards

When adapting instruction for a student with a learning disability in reading, which strategy is most supported by research?

Answer: Explicit, systematic, multisensory instruction

Research consistently supports explicit, systematic, and multisensory instruction as highly effective for students with reading-based learning disabilities.

Under IDEA, how often must an IEP be reviewed at minimum?

Answer: Annually

IDEA requires that each student's IEP be reviewed at least annually to assess progress and update goals and services.

A student with a visual impairment receives large-print materials and preferential seating. These supports are best described as:

Answer: Accommodations

Accommodations change how a student accesses instruction or demonstrates learning without altering the content or expectations.

In Georgia, the category used for young children ages 3–9 who have a developmental delay but no specific disability diagnosis is called:

Answer: Developmental Delay (DD)

Georgia allows use of the 'Developmental Delay' eligibility category for children ages 3–9 who exhibit delays in one or more developmental areas.

Which related service under IDEA provides therapy to help students develop fine motor skills needed for writing and classroom tasks?

Answer: Occupational therapy

Occupational therapy focuses on fine motor skills, sensory processing, and daily living tasks that impact a student's ability to participate in school activities.

A teacher modifies a test by reducing the number of answer choices from four to two for a student with an intellectual disability. This is an example of:

Answer: A modification

Modifications change the content, complexity, or expectations of an assignment, unlike accommodations which only change delivery or format.