GAPSC Special Education & Disability Services Flashcards

Which law protects the confidentiality of student education records, including IEPs and evaluation reports?

Answer: FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)

FERPA protects the privacy of student education records and grants parents the right to access and request amendments to those records.

A co-teaching model where one teacher instructs the whole class and the other circulates to provide support is called:

Answer: One teach, one assist

In the 'one teach, one assist' co-teaching model, one teacher leads whole-group instruction while the other provides in-the-moment support to individual students.

What is the primary purpose of transition planning in an IEP for students aged 16 and older in Georgia?

Answer: To prepare students for life after high school, including post-secondary education, employment, and independent living

IDEA requires transition planning beginning at age 16 (or earlier) to set measurable post-secondary goals and coordinate services that help students move into adult life.

A student with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) benefits most from which classroom support strategy?

Answer: Predictable routines and visual schedules

Predictable routines and visual supports reduce anxiety and help students with ASD understand expectations and transitions.

Under Georgia's special education guidelines, who has the legal right to request an initial special education evaluation for a student?

Answer: Parents or guardians, as well as school personnel

Both parents/guardians and school personnel have the right to request an initial evaluation to determine eligibility for special education services.

Extended time on tests, use of a calculator for non-calculation tasks, and text-to-speech software are examples of what type of support?

Answer: Testing accommodations

Testing accommodations adjust how students access or respond to assessments without changing the content or standards being measured.