Special Education & IEP Process Flashcards
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What is the role of a school social worker in the IEP (Individualized Education Program) process?
Answer: To provide social-emotional assessments, participate in IEP meetings, and deliver related services
School social workers contribute social-developmental histories, conduct assessments, provide counseling as a related service, participate in IEP team meetings, and help develop social-emotional goals.
What does FAPE (Free Appropriate Public Education) guarantee under IDEA?
Answer: Special education and related services at no cost that meet the unique needs of eligible students
FAPE guarantees that students with disabilities receive special education and related services, provided at public expense, that are tailored to their individual needs and provided in the least restrictive environment.
What is a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA)?
Answer: A systematic process to identify the function (purpose) of a student's challenging behavior
An FBA systematically examines challenging behavior to determine its function (attention-seeking, escape, sensory, tangible) by analyzing antecedents, behavior, and consequences.
What is Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and how does it differ from IDEA?
Answer: A civil rights law providing accommodations for students with disabilities who don't qualify for IDEA special education
Section 504 is a civil rights law that provides accommodations for students with disabilities who may not qualify for IDEA special education but still need support to access their education.
What is the 'least restrictive environment' (LRE) requirement under IDEA?
Answer: Students with disabilities must be educated with non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate
LRE requires that students with disabilities be educated alongside their non-disabled peers to the greatest extent appropriate, with removal from the general education environment only when necessary.
What is a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)?
Answer: A plan developed from an FBA that outlines strategies to address challenging behavior and teach replacement skills
A BIP is based on the FBA findings and outlines proactive strategies, replacement behaviors to teach, consequence modifications, and data collection methods to address the student's challenging behavior.