OSERS
This organization is in charge of national policy for both special education and rehabilitation
USC
This document contains passed laws
CEC
This is the primary advocacy and professional development organization in special education
LRE (Least Restrictive Environment)
This means students who qualify for services will receive their services in the setting that suits their needs
SPP
This document outlines what the SEA will do to support students in their state
MTSS
This method provides academic and/or behavioral support for students with different levels of need across a school site.
Smith v. Robinson
This case lead to the awarding of attorney’s fees to parents/guardians under the EACHA
Crawford v. Honig
This case found that IQ tests are allowed to be used for special education eligibility, but can’t be the only thing.
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How many federally recognized disability categories are there in the IDEA?
Dispute Resolution
Mechanisms in place to provide parents with mediation, investigations, and other forms of due process.
Manifestation Determination
A hearing to determine if a student’s misbehavior was caused by or substantially related to their disability
Part C of IDEA
Primary purpose is to extend the protections of the law to toddlers and infants with disabilities
Zero Reject
The determination that regardless of the cost or time commitment, students must be provided a FAPE
Appeal/Certiorari
A request to a higher court for a review of the decisions of a lower court to correct mistakes or an improper ruling
Legislative branch
Branch of the government that creates laws
Child Find
Process of identifying children and adolescents who may qualify for special education services
OSEP
This organization is in charge of national policy for special education
Part A of IDEA
Primary purpose is to justify the law and define terms used in the law
P.L. 94-142
The Education of All Handicapped Children Act of 1975was popularly known as…
Mills v. Board of Education
A case that mandated that all children with disabilities be provided with an appropriate public education
Precedent
A decision that gives direction to lower courts on how to decide similar questions of law in cases with similar facts
Diana v. Board of Education
This case determined students must be assessed and evaluated for special education services in their native language
Executive Branch
The branch of government that enforces laws
Part B of IDEA
Primary purpose is to delineate the educational requirements of the law
OCR
This organization enforced civil rights requirements in educational settings across the US
PARC v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
This case specified that all children with what was known as mental retardation, at the time, must be provided with a FAPE
Part D of IDEA
Primary purpose is to fund research and training to support the education of students with disabilities
Judicial Branch
Branch of government that interprets the laws
ADA
This law outlines the laws surrounding people with disabilities
Brown v. Board of Education
This decision provided impetus for legislation and litigation granting students with disabilities the right to FAPE
DCL
This document provides educators with guidance surrounding education policies
DOE (Department of Education)
This organization leads all public education. They have offices at the state and national levels.
DOJ (Department of Justice)
This organization is in charge of matters related to the criminal justice system
EAHCA
This is the seminal federal special education law
ESEA
This is the seminal federal education law
ESSA
This is the current federal education law
FAPE (Free Appropriate Public Education)
This consists of special education services and related services that are provided at public expense
IDEA
This is the current federal special education law
IEP (Individual Education Plan)
This document outlines the services and supports that students who qualify for special education will receive
IFSP
This document outlines the services that children ages 3-4 who qualify for special education services will receive
LEA (Local Education Agency)
School districts
NAEP
This is the organization tasked with collecting and reporting academic data for students across the US
Section 504
A child with disabilities who needs related services but does not require special education is protected under this