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GCPS Special Education & Inclusive Practices Flashcards

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  1. Under IDEA, which document outlines the individualized goals, services, and accommodations for a student with a disability in a Gwinnett County public school?

    Answer: Individualized Education Program (IEP)

    An IEP is the legally required document under IDEA that details individualized goals, services, and accommodations for eligible students with disabilities.

  2. A GCPS teacher notices a student struggles with reading but does not qualify for special education services. Which tiered support framework should the teacher utilize first?

    Answer: Response to Intervention (RTI)

    RTI uses tiered evidence-based interventions to support struggling learners before pursuing special education eligibility.

  3. Which principle of inclusive education requires that students with disabilities be educated alongside non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate?

    Answer: Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)

    LRE mandates that students with disabilities be placed in the most inclusive setting possible while still meeting their educational needs.

  4. A GCPS special education teacher co-teaches with a general education teacher. Which co-teaching model has both teachers delivering instruction simultaneously to two separate groups within the same classroom?

    Answer: Parallel Teaching

    In parallel teaching, the class is split into two groups and each teacher delivers the same content simultaneously to their group.

  5. Which Section 504 accommodation is most appropriate for a student with ADHD who needs extended time on standardized assessments in a GCPS classroom?

    Answer: Time and a half on all timed assessments

    Extended time (typically time and a half) is a common and appropriate Section 504 accommodation for students with ADHD who struggle with timed tasks.

  6. A GCPS teacher suspects a student may have a learning disability. What is the correct first step in the referral process?

    Answer: Document concerns and consult with the school's Student Support Team (SST)

    In Georgia, teachers first bring concerns to the Student Support Team (SST) to document issues and implement school-based interventions before pursuing formal evaluation.