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Question 1

Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which document outlines the specific educational goals and services for a student with a disability?

Accepted Answer

Individualized Education Program (IEP)

Answer

IDEA requires an Individualized Education Program (IEP) to be developed for each eligible student, detailing goals, services, and accommodations.

Question 2

Which federal law requires schools to provide reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities who do not qualify for special education services?

Accepted Answer

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

Answer

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act prohibits discrimination and requires schools to provide accommodations for students whose disabilities substantially limit a major life activity.

Question 3

A Georgia teacher notices a student struggles significantly with reading and attention. The first step in the referral process is typically to convene which team?

Accepted Answer

Student Support Team (SST)

Answer

In Georgia, the Student Support Team (SST) is the first step to document interventions and determine whether a referral for special education evaluation is warranted.

Question 4

The principle that students with disabilities should be educated alongside non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate is known as:

Accepted Answer

Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)

Answer

IDEA's Least Restrictive Environment requirement mandates that students with disabilities be educated with non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate.

Question 5

Which disability category under IDEA includes students with impairments such as autism, traumatic brain injury, and multiple disabilities?

Accepted Answer

IDEA lists 13 specific disability categories including autism and TBI

Answer

IDEA identifies 13 disability categories including autism, traumatic brain injury, emotional disturbance, intellectual disability, and multiple disabilities.

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