Intro to APE test 1

Who were leading stakeholders for getting educational rights for SWD started and how did they do so

Parents, advocacy groups, and disability rights groups pushed through lawsuits, lobbying, and organizing

What legal case was a monumental turning point for IWD to get equal rights

Brown v. Board (1954) set precedent

What does Section 504 do

1973 civil rights law banning disability discrimination; protects anyone with major life activity limitation

What does IDEA stand for

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

When was IDEA first established and when were its major amendments

1975 (EHA); amendments 1990 & 2004

What is the purpose of IDEA

Guarantees FAPE, special education, and related services

Who is eligible under IDEA

Ages 3–21 with one of 13 disabilities that impacts educational performance

What does ADA stand for

Americans with Disabilities Act

When was the ADA established

1990

What is the purpose of the ADA

Civil rights protections for individuals with disabilities in public and private life

Who is protected under the ADA

All individuals with disabilities

How many disability categories are under IDEA

13 categories (recognize them on a list)

What are the steps in the SPED process

Identify → Evaluate → Eligibility → IEP → Placement

Why is PE considered a direct service

Must be provided to SWD as part of their required education

What is a related service

Support services that help students access education but aren’t direct teaching

What are examples of related services

Transportation, OT, PT, speech, counseling, orientation & mobility

What two components qualify a student for SPED services

Disability under IDEA + negative impact on education requiring SPED

What does IEP stand for

Individualized Education Program

What must you know before developing IEP goals

Student’s present levels, strengths, needs, and impact of disability

What is least restrictive environment (LRE)

Educating SWD with peers as much as appropriate

What are examples of LRE in PE

Full gen PE, PE with modifications, small group PE, 1

1 instruction

What does PLOP stand for

Present Level of Performance

What is PLOP and why is it important

Student’s current abilities and needs; forms the baseline for IEP goals

What are the parts of a PLOP

Strengths, needs, baseline data, impact of disability

What are the 6 elements of an IEP goal

Condition, Learner, Behavior, Criterion, Timeframe, Evaluation

Give an example of an IEP goal

“Given 10-min PE, student will do locomotor skills with 80% accuracy on 4

What does an IEP document typically include

PLOP, goals, services, accommodations, LRE, progress monitoring

Who is usually at an IEP meeting

Parents, gen ed teacher, SPED teacher, LEA rep, evaluator, sometimes student

What age range can a child have an IEP during

Ages 3–21

How can an APE teacher support parents during IEP process

Clear communication, listen, explain PE goals, share resources, advocate for inclusion

What is the role of an APE teacher

Provide adapted PE; focus on motor skills, fitness, coordination, social skills, and adaptation