Individualized Education Programs and 504 Plans - Exam 2

How many components of the IEP are there?

9

What is the first component of the IEP?

present level of performance

What is the second component of the IEP?

measurable annual goals

What is the third component of the IEP?

description of measuring and reporting progress toward annual goals

What is the fourth component of the IEP?

statement of special education and related services and supplementary aids and services

What is the fifth component of the IEP?

statement of participation in regular settings and activities

What is the sixth component of the IEP?

statement of alternative assessment modifications

What is the seventh component of the IEP?

schedule of services and modifications

What is the eighth component of the IEP?

transition services

What is the ninth component of the IEP?

transition services

What is known as the cornerstone of the IEP?

present level of performance

What are some examples of related services?

physical therapy and occupational therapy; however, they cannot take the place of physical education

What should you do when you are using an alternative assessment?

describe why the child cannot participate in general education assessments and why alternative selected is appropriate

When do transition services need to take place?

by age 16

What is an annual goal?

What are the two types of annual goals?

1. Traditional Goals

2. Multi-element IEP Goals

Who makes up the 504 committee?

1. Two school professionals familiar with the student

2. Section 504 coordinator

What do the IEP and 504 Plan have in common?

1. Free

2. Require parent permission for school to evaluate child

3. Serve to accommodate needs of child through education

What are characteristics specific to the IEP?

1. Special education experience

2. Individualized to meet the child’s needs

3. Comes from the law IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)

4. Two requirements

   1. Must be in one of the thirteen disability categories

   2. Disability must affect the child’s education performance

What are characteristics specific to the 504 Plan?

1. Access to learning

2. Provide same access as other students

3. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

4. Two requirements

   1. Any disability that includes learning and attention issues not in the thirteen disability categories

   2. Interferes with their ability to learn

Present Level of Performance

1. Primarily consists of test results

2. Establishes the child has a unique need and includes classroom-based information

3. Places child on a continuum of achievement

Measurable Annual Goals

state what a student is expected to achieve in a given year

Traditional Annual Goals

consists of a broad statement and short-term objective related to the annual goal and present level of performance

What is an example of traditional annual goals and short-term objectives?

Given verbal directions and visual demonstration by the teacher, Julie will complete 25 laps of the 16m PACER test.

What are the six elements of measurable multi-element IEP goals?

1. By when?

2. Who?

3. Will do what?

4. Under what conditions?

5. At what level of proficiency?

6. As measured by whom or what?

Description of Measuring and Reporting Progress Toward Annual Goals

progress reports; specific, measurable, and observable goals

Statement of Special Education and Related Services and Supplementary Aids and Services

1. List special education and related services

2. Have to have in order for them to be successful

3. Designed to help that student reach their goals

Statement of Participation in Regular Settings and Activities

statement on where the person will be and why; this has to be justified

Statement of Alternative Assessment Modifications

provides justification for alternate testing

Schedule of Services and Modifications

The following factors of special education and related services must be specified:

1. Projected beginning date

2. Frequency

3. Location

4. Duration

5. Number of minutes per week of physical education

Transition Services

by age 16 you must list transition goals necessary for a child post-education

What is an example of transition services?

going into the workforce

True or False: You cannot talk to the parent'/guardian of a child with a disability when gauging their interests post-education.

False

What is the IEP Team required by IDEA?

1. One or both legal guardians have to be there

2. At least one general education teacher

3. At least one special education teacher

4. School district representative

5. Person who can interpret instructional implications of evaluation results (reading coach, math coach, etc.)

6. Whenever appropriate, the child with a disability

7. Others at the discretion of school or parents/guardians

What is the Section 504 Accommodation Plan?

diseases or conditions that might not be covered in or result in eligibility under IDEA

What are some examples of diseases or conditions covered under the Section 504 Accommodation Plan?

1. HIV

2. AIDS

3. Alcohol abuse

4. Substance abuse

5. Asthma

6. Diabetes

7. ADHD

What is a requirement for the Section 504 Accommodation Plan?

individual must have a physical or mental impairment that limits one or more major life activities

True or False: The 504 Plan is not the same as an IEP.

True

How many disabilities are classifiable under an IEP?

13

What is the first disease classifiable under an IEP?

autism

What is the second disease classifiable under an IEP?

deaf-blindness

What is the third disease classifiable under an IEP?

deafness

What is the fourth disease classifiable under an IEP?

emotional disturbance

What is the fifth disease classifiable under an IEP?

hearing impairment

What is the sixth disease classifiable under an IEP?

intellectual disabilities

What is the seventh disease classifiable under an IEP?

multiple disabilities

What is the eighth disease classifiable under an IEP?

orthopedic impairment

What is the ninth disease classifiable under an IEP?

other health impairments

What is the tenth disease classifiable under an IEP?

specific learning disabilities

What is the eleventh disease classifiable under an IEP?

speech and language impairment

What is the twelfth disease classifiable under an IEP?

traumatic brain injuries

What is the thirteenth disease classifiable under an IEP?

visual impairment

List the thirteen disabilities that qualify for an IEP.

1. Autism

2. Deaf-blindness

3. Deafness

4. Emotional disturbance

5. Hearing impairment

6. Intellectual disabilities

7. Multiple disabilities

8. Orthopedic impairment

9. Other health impairments

10. Specific learning disabilities

11. Speech and language impairment

12. Traumatic brain injuries

13. Visual impairment

What is the minimum time required for physical education daily?

thirty minutes