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What term is used to refer to students with significant cognitive disabilities in the text?

High incidence disabilities

Commonplace disabilities

Extensive support needs (correct)

Prevalent disabilities

Under which of the following categories can students with significant cognitive disabilities qualify for special education services according to IDEA?

Orthopedic impairment

Emotional disturbance

Intellectual disability (correct)

Specific learning disability

What percentage of students with significant cognitive disabilities are estimated to be deaf or hard of hearing?

7-10%

12-17%

2-5%

4-8% (correct)

What is a common characteristic of students with significant cognitive disabilities mentioned in the text?

Limited or no oral speech Signup and view all the answers

Where are students with all kinds of disabilities often educated according to the text?

Partly in general education settings Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe disabilities that occur in low numbers as per the text?

Low incidence disabilities Signup and view all the answers

What does IDEA guarantee to students with disabilities?

A free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment Signup and view all the answers

Who is involved in developing an individualized education program (IEP) for a student?

IEP team including professionals, family members, and the student when appropriate Signup and view all the answers

What is the main aim of FAPE according to the text?

To ensure access to general education curriculum alongside peers without disabilities Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the IEP team in determining a student's LRE?

Considering individual needs, family preferences, and expected benefits to the student among other factors Signup and view all the answers

What can lead to a student being placed into a separate special education setting according to the text?

Administrative convenience Signup and view all the answers

How is the decision made about removing a student from the general education classroom?

By determining that learning cannot be achieved even with supplementary aids and services Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of an IEP team regarding the general education setting?

To maintain students in the general education setting even with necessary supports Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered when deciding where a student will receive special education services?

'Effect on peers' among other factors Signup and view all the answers

Who should be active participants in the decision-making process according to the text?

All IEP team members, including family, professionals, and the student when appropriate Signup and view all the answers

What is FAPE meant to be provided alongside according to the text?

Peers without disabilities in the general education setting to the greatest extent possible Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key principles that teachers can use to maintain high expectations for all students?

Communicating with respect Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for students with disabilities to have access to the general education curriculum?

To provide equitable opportunities to learn Signup and view all the answers

What impact do high teacher and family expectations have on students with disabilities?

Directly impact post-high school outcomes in employment and independent living Signup and view all the answers

Why do students with significant cognitive disabilities often take an alternate assessment instead of standardized state assessments?

Because they are unable to take standardized tests, even with accommodations Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of alternate assessment for students with significant cognitive disabilities?

To measure mastery of a different set of performance expectations Signup and view all the answers

How can teachers help students with significant cognitive disabilities succeed in inclusive classrooms?

By ensuring access to grade-level academic content Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of general education curriculum according to the text?

To ensure equitable opportunities to learn Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for teachers to presume competence in all students?

To motivate and support all students to reach their full potential Signup and view all the answers

Why do some states have alternate achievement standards for students with significant cognitive disabilities?

To measure mastery of a different set of performance expectations Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of holding high expectations for students with disabilities, according to the text?

Increase likelihood of student progress and success Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for determining if a student is appropriate for the alternate assessment based on alternate achievement standards?

IEP team Signup and view all the answers

What are the three overarching learning components that IEPs designed to promote inclusion prioritize?

Participating in routines and transitions; Engaging in grade-level academics and other essential skills; Interacting with others Signup and view all the answers

What are IEP goals driven by for students with significant cognitive disabilities?

Student's strengths, needs, and future goals Signup and view all the answers

Which type of professional provides related services to meet the learning needs of students with disabilities?

Professional from a wide range of disciplines Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum percentage of all students being assessed that can take the alternate assessment based on alternate achievement standards?

5% Signup and view all the answers

How many learning components are vital for ensuring belonging, participation, and progress in the general education classroom for students with significant cognitive disabilities?

3 Signup and view all the answers

What is intended to be a fluid document that lays out what is needed for a student to meet her individualized goals?

IEP Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of students with significant cognitive disabilities spent most of their school day in inclusive settings in the 2018-19 school year?

4% Signup and view all the answers

Who collaborates with the general educator to design instruction aligned with IEP goals and content standards?

Special educator Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of inclusion in education according to the text?

Valuing and viewing all students with disabilities as contributing members Signup and view all the answers

Which component includes engaging in grade-level academics and other essential skills?

Engaging in Grade-Level Academics and Other Essential Skills Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of educating students with disabilities in inclusive environments?

Greater academic engagement and achievement Signup and view all the answers

What must IEP goals balance with academic instruction to lead to greater independence in the general education classroom?

Support for functional areas Signup and view all the answers

How do students without disabilities benefit from inclusive educational practices?

Reduction in negative perceptions and greater academic achievement Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of inclusive education, as described in the text?

Ensuring all students have equal opportunities and resources Signup and view all the answers

What does meaningful inclusion involve according to the text?

Valuing and actively involving every student in the learning process Signup and view all the answers

What do inclusive educators embrace according to the text?

Equal value and common educational experience for all students Signup and view all the answers

How do students with significant cognitive disabilities compare to their peers with other disabilities in terms of inclusion?

They receive most instruction in separate special education classrooms or schools for disabled students Signup and view all the answers

What can be said about the majority of students with significant cognitive disabilities' educational setting?

They receive instruction primarily in separate special education classrooms. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the benefits that students with disabilities might receive across a combination of settings?

Services and supports tailored to their unique needs. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between traditional teaching methods and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)?

Traditional teaching methods deliver content and assess students in a variety of ways, while UDL follows a single approach. Signup and view all the answers

How does Universal Design for Learning (UDL) enable students to demonstrate their knowledge?

By incorporating various goals, materials, and methods for instruction and assessment. Signup and view all the answers

What instructional framework is designed to engage and challenge all students according to the text?

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Signup and view all the answers

How can evidence-based practices be effectively combined with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) for students with significant cognitive disabilities?

By incorporating principles of UDL along with explicit instruction and visual supports. Signup and view all the answers

What has an online literacy instructional platform aligned with UDL principles been shown to increase for middle school students with intellectual disabilities?

Choice-making opportunities, access to age-appropriate content, and socialization Signup and view all the answers

How does Universal Design for Learning (UDL) differ from a traditional lesson plan?

A UDL lesson incorporates flexible goals and methods, while a traditional lesson plan is fixed. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of modifications in an educational setting?

To change what a student is learning or reduce the requirements for a task Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an accommodation?

Extra time on tests Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of paraeducators in inclusive classrooms?

To adapt materials and offer behavioral support Signup and view all the answers

In Ethan's case, what service is NOT included in his IEP plan?

Occupational therapy twice each week Signup and view all the answers

How do collaborative practices benefit students with significant cognitive disabilities?

By improving academic, communicative, and social outcomes Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between accommodations and modifications in education?

Accommodations reduce the requirements of a task, while modifications change the learning content. Signup and view all the answers

What do paraeducators do under the supervision of teachers in inclusive classrooms?

Facilitate peer interactions and adapt materials Signup and view all the answers

'Returning to the Challenge young boy with manipulative', what could 'manipulative' refer to in this context?

'Manipulative' refers to an object or tool used for teaching or therapy Signup and view all the answers

'The team designates services and supports on his IEP', what does 'IEP' stand for?

Individualized Education Program Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for educators to collaborate when planning, implementing, and evaluating IEPs?

To improve academic, communicative, and social outcomes for students with disabilities Signup and view all the answers

What is the instructional purpose of alternate achievement standards?

To identify essential knowledge and skills for students with disabilities Signup and view all the answers

How do alternate achievement standards differ from grade-level content standards?

They adjust performance expectations while maintaining essential content Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential consequence of teaching students using an alternate curriculum?

Students may not be eligible for any kind of high school diploma Signup and view all the answers

How do alternate achievement standards promote high expectations for students?

By adjusting performance expectations while maintaining essential content Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of alternate achievement standards in relation to the general education curriculum?

To ensure equal access to grade-level content standards Signup and view all the answers

Why should instruction not be limited by alternate achievement standards?

To ensure all students master grade-level content as much as possible Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between alternate achievement standards and alternate curriculum?

Alternate achievement standards define content mastery levels, while alternate curriculum provides a simplified curriculum only for students with disabilities. Signup and view all the answers

How do alternate achievement standards promote access to general education curriculum?

By ensuring students with disabilities have equal opportunities to learn alongside their peers Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential implication for students using an alternate curriculum exclusively?

Limited access to inclusive environments Signup and view all the answers

How do alternate achievement standards differ from general education content standards?

They adjust performance expectations while maintaining the essential content Signup and view all the answers

What specialized training may paraeducators require as mentioned in the text?

Training by speech-language pathologist (SLP) Signup and view all the answers

How can excessive assistance from a paraeducator affect a student?

It limits the student's ability to interact with peers Signup and view all the answers

What should collaborative teams in inclusive education focus on according to the text?

Developing strong working relationships and meeting regularly Signup and view all the answers

How should lessons in the general education classroom be aligned as per the text?

Aligned with grade-level content standards Signup and view all the answers

What does effective instruction for students with disabilities in an inclusive classroom address?

Both general education curriculum and IEP goals Signup and view all the answers

What area does Ms. O'Connor plan to focus on with Ethan regarding his limited conceptual understanding of numerical concepts?

Numeracy in multiplication and division word problems Signup and view all the answers

What concept should teachers have a strong understanding of to support all students?

'Big ideas' within standards Signup and view all the answers

What does UDL stand for in the context of the text?

'Universal Design for Learning' Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of effective collaborative teams as per the text?

Establish a shared understanding of goals and objectives Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized when aligning lessons in the general education classroom, according to the text?

The 'big ideas' within the standards Signup and view all the answers