Special Education and Inclusive Practices Flashcards
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Under IDEA, transition planning for students with disabilities must begin by what age?
Answer: Age 16
IDEA requires that transition planning be incorporated into the IEP no later than age 16, focusing on post-secondary education, employment, and independent living goals.
What is a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)?
Answer: A proactive plan based on FBA findings that teaches replacement behaviors and outlines support strategies
A BIP uses FBA data to identify replacement behaviors and outlines the supports, strategies, and consequences that will help a student develop more appropriate behavior.
A Manifestation Determination Review (MDR) is required when a student with a disability faces a suspension of more than how many school days?
Answer: 10 consecutive days
When a student with a disability is removed from their educational placement for more than 10 consecutive school days, the team must conduct an MDR to determine if the behavior was related to the disability.
Which team member is REQUIRED to be part of an IEP meeting?
Answer: A general education teacher (if the student participates in general education)
IDEA requires that at least one general education teacher participate in IEP meetings for students who are or may be participating in general education environments.
Progress monitoring for IEP goals should be conducted:
Answer: At the same intervals that progress is reported to parents of non-disabled students
IDEA requires that students' progress toward IEP goals be measured and reported to parents as frequently as report cards are issued for general education students.
What is 'procedural safeguards' in the context of IDEA?
Answer: Legal rights and protections provided to parents and students throughout the special education process
Procedural safeguards are the legal rights guaranteed to parents and eligible students under IDEA, including the right to participate in IEP meetings, access educational records, and request due process hearings.
When determining eligibility for special education, which statement is correct?
Answer: The student must have a disability AND the disability must adversely affect educational performance
Under IDEA, a student must meet two criteria for eligibility: having one of the 13 recognized disability categories AND demonstrating that the disability adversely affects their educational performance.