Special Education & Inclusion Flashcards
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What is the primary purpose of a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA)?
Answer: To identify the function or purpose behind a student's challenging behavior
An FBA is a problem-solving process used to identify why a student engages in challenging behavior (its function), which then guides the development of an effective Behavior Intervention Plan.
A Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) should primarily focus on:
Answer: Teaching replacement behaviors that serve the same function as the challenging behavior
An effective BIP teaches the student a replacement behavior that meets the same need as the challenging behavior, making it more effective and durable than punishment-based approaches.
When is a Manifestation Determination Review (MDR) required under IDEA?
Answer: When a student with a disability is removed from their current placement for more than 10 consecutive school days
A Manifestation Determination Review is required when disciplinary action would remove a student with a disability from their current placement for more than 10 consecutive school days, to determine if the behavior is related to the disability.
Which assistive technology would most appropriately support a student with severe motor impairments who cannot use a standard keyboard or mouse?
Answer: An AAC device or computer access system with switch access
Switch access systems and AAC devices allow students with severe motor impairments to communicate and access computer technology using minimal and customizable physical movements.
How should teachers most effectively monitor progress for students receiving special education services?
Answer: Using frequent, systematic data collection directly tied to the student's IEP goals
IDEA requires ongoing, data-driven progress monitoring tied directly to individual IEP goals so that teachers can determine whether current instruction is effective and make timely adjustments.
When an English Language Learner (ELL) is referred for a special education evaluation, what must educators determine first?
Answer: Whether the learning difficulty is primarily due to the language acquisition process or reflects a potential disability
Educators must first distinguish between challenges typical of second language acquisition and those that may indicate an underlying disability, to prevent the misidentification of ELL students.
Which statement best describes the purpose of an inclusion model in special education?
Answer: Integrating students with disabilities into general education settings with appropriate supports and services
Inclusion places students with disabilities in general education settings alongside non-disabled peers while providing the supports and services they need, consistent with the LRE mandate under IDEA.