17 Questions
When was the first legal basis for the care and protection of children with disabilities enacted?
1935
What is the primary goal of special education as mentioned in the text?
Mainstreaming of learners with special needs into the regular school system
What does Article I, Section 5 of Child and Youth Welfare Code (PD No. 603) specify as one of the ultimate goals of special education?
Inclusion or mainstreaming of learners with special needs into the regular school system
Which DECS Order directed the provision of architectural facilities for disabled persons in state colleges, universities, and public buildings?
No. 33
What event did Memorandum No. 24 focus on?
Fourth International Noise Awareness Day
What is the main premise behind the Newborn Screening Act of 2004 (Republic Act No. 9288)?
The belief that a child with disabilities could have had a normal life if identified early.
According to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), how should children with disabilities be educated?
To the maximum extent possible with children without disabilities.
What is the main focus of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
Preventing discrimination based on disability in various aspects of life.
Under Rehabilitation Act 504, what does it ensure for individuals with disabilities?
Non-discrimination and equal participation in programs receiving federal financial assistance.
What was the purpose of the No Child Left Behind Act signed in 2002?
To reauthorize and replace an existing federal education act for public schools.
Which organization was responsible for spearheading Republic Act No. 9288, also known as The Newborn Screening Act of 2004?
Department of Health
What is the function of the Special Education Division of the Department of Education in the Philippines?
Providing standards for special education programs nationwide
What distinguishes special education programs from traditional educational programs?
Focus on meeting the unique needs of learners with disabilities
Which of the following is NOT a category of students who may need special education services?
Students with perfect vision
What is the primary objective of special education services?
To provide teaching and learning strategies tailored to individual disabilities
What is another term used to refer to Special Education as mentioned in the passage?
SPED
Which government body has been primarily responsible for providing the framework for special education programs in the Philippines for almost a century?
Department of Education
Test your knowledge on various DECS orders related to special education centers, facilities for disabled persons, and noise awareness. See how well you can remember the details of each order.
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