Special Education Models and Inclusive Frameworks

This vocabulary set focuses on the logistical, psychological, and legal terminology associated with push-in and pull-out special education models and the benefits of inclusive classrooms.

Pull-out services

A model where a student is removed from the general education classroom and moved to a separate resource room for specialized instruction.

Push-in services

A model where a specialist enters the general education classroom to provide support to the student within that environment.

Cognitive disruption

The mental impact and loss of instructional flow an individual experiences when transitioning physically and mentally between different educational settings.

Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)

An evidence-based framework for teacher collaboration and student support mentioned as a method to bridge gaps between general and special education.

Systems coaching

A support concept where a dedicated person assists teachers in managing the data and logistics required for a multi-tiered system of support.

EASE framework

A tool used to help educators reflect on their own microcultures to ensure alignment when collaborating with families and speech language pathologists.

Microcultures

The different perspectives or lenses teachers use to view students, such as a medical deficit lens versus a neurodiversity lens.

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

The federal legislation used to justify special education services and the mandate for the Least Restrictive Environment.

Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)

A legal mandate requiring that schools utilize the general education classroom as the default placement for students with disabilities.

Section $300.114$

The specific section of the US code regarding the legal requirement for the Least Restrictive Environment.

Differentiated instruction

An inclusive teaching strategy that uses visual manipulatives or kinesthetic activities to help all learners rather than relying solely on lectures.

Peer-mediated instruction

A classroom strategy where students, including those without disabilities, explain concepts to their peers to reinforce learning.

Cognitive synthesis

The high-level cognitive process achieved when a student understands a concept deeply enough to break it down and teach it to a peer.