Special Education Chapter 3 Flashcards

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.

Description

Explore key terms and definitions from Chapter 3 of Special Education, focusing on concepts like mainstreaming and inclusion. These flashcards will help reinforce your understanding of how students with special needs are integrated into regular classrooms. Perfect for anyone studying special education methods and practices.