Special Education Flashcards

Which eligibility category under IDEA specifically addresses students with significant deficits in both intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior?

Answer: Intellectual Disability (ID)

Intellectual Disability is defined by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior, originating before age 18.

A teacher uses 'errorless learning' with a student with severe disabilities. What does this technique involve?

Answer: Providing immediate prompts to prevent incorrect responses from occurring

Errorless learning involves providing immediate prompting to prevent errors, ensuring the student experiences success with each practice opportunity.

Which due process protection under IDEA gives parents the right to disagree with the school's evaluation findings?

Answer: Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE)

An IEE allows parents to obtain an evaluation by an independent qualified examiner at public expense if they disagree with the school's evaluation.

What is a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) based upon?

Answer: Results of a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)

A BIP is developed using the function identified through an FBA to create proactive strategies and replacement behaviors.

In Illinois, which agency oversees special education compliance and monitors IDEA implementation?

Answer: Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is responsible for monitoring and enforcing IDEA compliance across all Illinois school districts.

When a student with a disability is suspended for more than 10 consecutive school days, what process must the IEP team conduct?

Answer: A Manifestation Determination Review (MDR)

An MDR must be held within 10 school days to determine whether the student's behavior was a manifestation of their disability or the result of IEP implementation failure.