Special Education & Inclusion Flashcards
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What does IDEA stand for in the context of special education law?
Answer: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) is the federal law that governs the provision of special education services for students with disabilities.
In Texas, what is the committee called that develops and reviews a student's Individualized Education Program (IEP)?
Answer: Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) committee
In Texas, the ARD (Admission, Review, and Dismissal) committee is the state-specific term for the team that develops, reviews, and revises a student's IEP.
Which IDEA principle requires that students with disabilities be educated alongside non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate?
Answer: Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
The Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) principle mandates that students with disabilities be educated with non-disabled peers to the greatest extent appropriate given their individual needs.
Which of the following is NOT one of the 13 disability categories recognized under IDEA?
Answer: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
ADD/ADHD is not a standalone IDEA category; students with ADHD may qualify under Other Health Impairment (OHI) if it adversely affects their educational performance.
What is the primary difference between accommodations and modifications in special education?
Answer: Accommodations change how a student accesses learning; modifications change what is expected of the student
Accommodations alter how a student accesses or demonstrates learning without changing grade-level content expectations, while modifications change what the student is actually expected to learn.
A student diagnosed with ADHD struggles academically but does not qualify for special education under IDEA. Under which law might this student still receive school-based accommodations?
Answer: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act provides accommodations for students whose disability substantially limits a major life activity, even if they do not qualify for IDEA services.
What is the purpose of the Response to Intervention (RTI) framework in schools?
Answer: To provide tiered academic and behavioral support and identify students who may need a special education evaluation
RTI is a multi-tiered support framework that provides early intervention for struggling students and helps identify those who may need a formal special education evaluation.