PBC Student Support & Special Education Flashcards
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The 'least restrictive environment' (LRE) principle in special education means students with disabilities should be educated with non-disabled peers:
Answer: To the maximum extent appropriate for the individual student
LRE requires placement with non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate, balancing inclusion with each student's individualized needs.
Which assessment approach involves frequent, brief measures used to track a student's progress over time in response to instruction?
Answer: Progress monitoring
Progress monitoring uses repeated, brief assessments to track student growth and inform instructional adjustments in real time.
A paraprofessional supporting a student with an IEP should primarily:
Answer: Implement strategies under a licensed educator's direction and supervision
Paraprofessionals provide direct support to students but must work under the supervision of licensed educators, not independently design or deliver instruction.
Which process identifies the antecedents, behavior, and consequences to understand why a student engages in challenging behavior?
Answer: Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)
An FBA examines the function or purpose of a student's challenging behavior to inform the development of an effective Behavior Intervention Plan.
IDEA Part C provides early intervention services for children:
Answer: From birth to age 3 with developmental delays or disabilities
IDEA Part C funds early intervention programs for infants and toddlers (birth through age 2) with developmental delays or established conditions.
By what age must transition planning be included in a student's IEP under IDEA?
Answer: Age 16
IDEA requires that transition services and measurable post-secondary goals be included in the IEP no later than when the student turns 16.
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