GCPS Special Education & Inclusive Practices Flashcards
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Which term describes modifying the content, process, or product of instruction to meet the needs of students with disabilities in a GCPS inclusive classroom?
Answer: Differentiated Instruction
Differentiated instruction involves adjusting what students learn (content), how they learn it (process), or how they demonstrate learning (product) based on individual needs.
A GCPS student with autism spectrum disorder frequently has meltdowns during unstructured transitions. Which evidence-based strategy best supports this student?
Answer: Visual schedules and advance transition warnings
Visual schedules and advance warnings provide predictability that helps students with autism manage transitions more effectively.
Under Georgia law, by what age must a student's IEP include a Transition Plan focused on post-secondary goals for employment, education, and independent living?
Answer: 16
Georgia requires that transition planning be incorporated into a student's IEP by age 16, addressing post-secondary goals across key life domains.
Which behavior support strategy involves identifying the function of a student's challenging behavior before designing an intervention plan?
Answer: Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)
An FBA systematically identifies the cause or function of a behavior (e.g., attention-seeking, escape) to guide the development of an effective behavior intervention plan.
A GCPS teacher wants to ensure a student with a physical disability can access a science lab activity. Which principle guides designing learning environments accessible to all students from the outset?
Answer: Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
UDL involves proactively designing instruction with multiple means of engagement, representation, and expression so all learners can access content without retrofitting.
Which professional is typically responsible for coordinating a student's IEP meetings and ensuring compliance with IDEA timelines in a GCPS school?
Answer: Special Education Case Manager
The special education case manager oversees IEP compliance, coordinates team meetings, and communicates with families and service providers.