Special Education and Inclusive Practices Flashcards
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Under IDEA, which of the following is the primary purpose of an Individualized Education Program (IEP)?
Answer: To outline measurable annual goals and services for a student with a disability
An IEP outlines measurable annual goals, special education services, and accommodations tailored to a specific student's disability-related needs.
Which federal law mandates that students with disabilities receive a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)?
Answer: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
IDEA specifically mandates FAPE and LRE for students with qualifying disabilities, guiding how schools provide special education services.
A student with a learning disability in reading is placed in a general education classroom with support from a special education co-teacher. This arrangement is BEST described as:
Answer: An inclusive co-teaching model
Co-teaching in a general education classroom with both a general and special education teacher present is the hallmark of an inclusive co-teaching model.
Which of the following BEST describes 'universal design for learning' (UDL)?
Answer: A proactive framework providing multiple means of representation, engagement, and expression
UDL is a proactive instructional framework that offers flexible means of representation, action/expression, and engagement to benefit all learners.
A teacher notices a student struggles to sit still, frequently blurts out answers, and has difficulty sustaining attention during lessons. These behaviors are MOST consistent with characteristics of:
Answer: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Hyperactivity, impulsivity (blurting out), and inattention are the three core symptom clusters of ADHD.
Which team member is legally required to participate in all IEP meetings?
Answer: The student's parents or legal guardians
IDEA requires that parents or legal guardians participate as equal members of the IEP team to ensure family involvement in educational decisions.
Differentiated instruction in an inclusive classroom PRIMARILY involves:
Answer: Modifying content, process, or product based on students' readiness, interests, and learning profiles
Differentiated instruction adjusts content, process, and product to meet the diverse readiness levels, interests, and learning profiles of all students.