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What does mainstreaming mean?
Full inclusion means that students with disabilities are in regular classrooms full time.
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What does IFSP stand for?
Individual Family Service Plan
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Study Notes
Mainstreaming
- Integrates students with special needs into regular classes during specific time periods based on their skills.
- Combines regular education classes with special education classes.
- Promotes belief that special needs students have a place in special education environments.
Full Inclusion
- All students attend regular classrooms full-time, regardless of disability severity.
- Requires that all services be provided within the regular educational setting.
IFSP (Individual Family Service Plan)
- A plan designed for young children (birth to age 3) with developmental delays.
- Transition to an Individualized Education Program (IEP) occurs when the child turns 3 years old.
Inclusive Education
- Children with and without disabilities learn together in the same classes.
- Research indicates positive outcomes for children with disabilities who learn alongside their peers.
Partial Inclusion
- Involves a special education classroom as the home base for students with disabilities.
- Students spend significant time learning alongside general education peers.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Involves cooperation between professionals from different disciplines to support a child's education.
- Enhances the effectiveness of educational strategies and interventions.
Formal Supports
- Provided by individuals from organizations or agencies to assist families (e.g., early intervention providers, social service case managers).
- Information on supports is gathered during initial family contact.
Cooperative Learning
- An educational strategy that organizes activities into both academic and social experiences.
- Emphasizes the creation of positive interdependence among students in group settings.
Age Appropriate Placement
- Ensures students with disabilities are placed in educational settings that align with their age and developmental stage.
Peer Tutoring
- Involves students working in pairs to support each other's learning.
- Research highlights its effectiveness in helping students grasp academic material.
Natural Supports
- Refers to personal relationships and associations within the community that improve quality of life.
- Includes family relationships, friendships, and community connections.
Early Intervention
- A system of coordinated services aimed at promoting age-appropriate growth and supporting families.
- Focuses on the critical early years of a child’s development.
Assistive Technology
- Encompasses devices and services that assist individuals with disabilities, including adaptive and rehabilitative tools.
- Involves processes for selecting, locating, and effectively using these technologies.
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