Foundations of Special Education Flashcards

When a student with a disability is facing disciplinary removal exceeding 10 days, what meeting must occur to determine if the behavior was linked to the disability?

Answer: Manifestation determination review

A manifestation determination review decides whether the misconduct was a manifestation of the student's disability.

Which principle of Universal Design for Learning emphasizes providing multiple ways for students to demonstrate what they know?

Answer: Multiple means of action and expression

Multiple means of action and expression allow students varied ways to demonstrate their learning.

An IEP for a 16-year-old must include which legally required component focused on post-school outcomes?

Answer: Transition services

By age 16, the IEP must include measurable postsecondary goals and transition services.

Which assessment accommodation changes HOW a student is tested without altering WHAT is being measured?

Answer: Accommodation

An accommodation changes how a student accesses or demonstrates learning without changing the content standard being measured.

Which evaluation requirement under IDEA ensures tests are administered in the student's native language and are not racially or culturally biased?

Answer: Nondiscriminatory evaluation

Nondiscriminatory evaluation requires assessments be administered in the child's native language and free of cultural or racial bias.

Co-teaching in an inclusive classroom most commonly involves which two professionals?

Answer: A general educator and a special educator

Co-teaching typically pairs a general education teacher with a special education teacher to support all learners.

Which document under IDEA Part C serves infants and toddlers and their families instead of an IEP?

Answer: Individualized Family Service Plan

The Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) serves children from birth to age three and their families under IDEA Part C.