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What does the acronym IDEA stand for?

  • Inclusion Development Education Act
  • Individualized Disability Education Act
  • Individuals with Disabilities Equal Act
  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (correct)

    • The Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 is now known as?

  • Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (correct)
  • Children with Disabilities Act
  • All Children Education Act
  • Education for Disabled Children Act

    • What type of education are all children from ages 3 through 21 entitled to under IDEA?

    Free, Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)

    General education teachers today have more students with disabilities in their classrooms than ever.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) refer to?

    <p>A legal term from the IDEA that specifies students with disabilities must be educated in the least removed setting from the general education classroom.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Mainstreaming?

    <p>The practice of placing children with special needs in regular classroom settings, with support from professionals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Inclusion in the context of education?

    <p>Education of students with disabilities in the general education classroom under the responsibility of the general education teacher.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Full Inclusion?

    <p>The integration of all students, even those with severe disabilities, into general classes and all school life aspects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under IDEA, students with disabilities must fit into at least one of thirteen categorized disability groups to qualify for IDEA services.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines At-Risk Students?

    <p>Students who exhibit characteristics or live in environments that make them more likely to fail in school.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973?

    <p>A federal law that prevents discrimination against individuals with disabilities in institutions that receive federal funds and provides for a FAPE.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Section 504 only applies to schools.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The law provides funding for Section 504.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990?

    <p>A law that requires reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the IDEA principle 'Zero Reject' mean?

    <p>No child with a disability can be excluded from public education.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required under the IDEA principle of Nondiscriminatory Evaluation?

    <p>Evaluations must be fair, nondiscriminatory, and appropriate for the student’s needs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by Free and Appropriate Education under IDEA?

    <p>Students referred to special education must have an individualized education program (IEP) detailing their needs and services.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Least Restrictive Environment principle entail?

    <p>Students with disabilities must be educated with their peers without disabilities to the greatest extent possible.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Due Process principle under IDEA refer to?

    <p>Records must be kept confidential, and parents must be involved in the planning and placement process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Parent Participation under IDEA?

    <p>Schools must collaborate with parents in the design and implementation of special education services.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Transition Services according to IDEA?

    <p>By age 16, IEPs must include services that facilitate a student's transition to community or vocational programs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Early Childhood Education principle under IDEA entail?

    <p>Young children under 3 years are entitled to an individualized family service plan (IFSP).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the requirement under IDEA for Assessments?

    <p>Students with disabilities must participate in general state and district-wide assessment programs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the principle of Early Intervention Services according to IDEA?

    <p>Up to 15% of federal funding can be used for students not identified for special education needing additional support.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), schools that fail to make adequate yearly progress must offer parents the option to transfer their children to another public school.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) replaced NCLB and allows states to choose their own academic standards.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the Common Core State Standards (CCSS)?

    <p>A set of standards that describe knowledge and skills students need for success in college and careers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Continuum of Services refer to in education?

    <p>An instructional setting that ranges from full-time placement in a general education classroom to special facilities based on student need.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Self-Contained Model in special education?

    <p>Students with disabilities receive all or most classroom instruction from special education teachers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Resource-Room Model (Pull-Out Model)?

    <p>When a student leaves the general classroom to receive special education services in another room.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    IDEA Overview

    • IDEA stands for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, providing educational rights to children with disabilities.
    • Initially established as the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975, it now ensures a Free, Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) for ages 3-21.

    Inclusion in Education

    • General education classrooms increasingly include students with disabilities since the implementation of IDEA.
    • Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) mandates that students with disabilities learn alongside their peers whenever possible, forming the basis for inclusive education.
    • Mainstreaming involves placing special needs students in regular classrooms with the necessary support.

    Types of Inclusion

    • Inclusion refers to educating students with disabilities in general classrooms under the general education teacher's supervision.
    • Full Inclusion promotes the integration of all students, including those with severe disabilities, into every aspect of school life.

    Eligibility and Services

    • Students qualify for IDEA services by fitting into at least one of the thirteen disability categories, such as Autism, Deafness, or Learning Disabilities.
    • At-risk students are those likely to fail academically or lack future success due to their environments or experiences.

    Section 504 and ADA

    • Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 protects individuals with disabilities from discrimination in federally funded institutions and mandates FAPE.
    • The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 requires reasonable accommodations for employees and public facility accessibility.

    IDEA Principles

    • Zero Reject ensures all students with disabilities have access to public education.
    • Nondiscriminatory Evaluation requires fair assessments that consider the student's needs.
    • Free and Appropriate Education (FAPE) mandates individualized education programs (IEPs) tailored to each student's unique learning requirements.

    Parental and Student Rights

    • Due Process guarantees confidentiality and parental involvement in planning educational services.
    • Parent Participation emphasizes collaboration between schools and families in special education processes.
    • Transition Services, effective by age 16, aid students in moving from school to post-school opportunities.

    Early Education and Support

    • Early Childhood Education entitles young children under three to an individualized family service plan (IFSP) focusing on family needs.
    • Early Intervention Services allocate funding for support to students not identified for special education but in need of assistance.

    Assessment and Accountability

    • Students with disabilities must participate in state and district-wide assessments, with alternative assessments available if justified.
    • Under the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), schools failing to meet adequate yearly progress must offer student transfer options at the district's expense.
    • The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) replaced NCLB, allowing states to establish their academic standards and accountability systems.

    Educational Models

    • Common Core State Standards (CCSS) outline the necessary knowledge and skills for students' college and career readiness.
    • Continuum of Services provides a range of instructional settings from full-time general education placements to specialized facilities.
    • Self-Contained Model means students primarily receive instruction from special education teachers.
    • Resource-Room Model involves students receiving special education services outside the general classroom setting.

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    Explore the foundational concepts of inclusive teaching with these flashcards focusing on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Ideal for educators and students alike, this set covers key terms and definitions essential for understanding inclusive education policies. Test your knowledge and enhance your learning in an accessible education framework.

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