Special Education Quiz

Has a documented disability that

• 1. Meets verification criteria 

• 2. Significantly impacts educational performance 

• 3. Required specialized instruction

IEP

Has a documented disability that significantly impacts a major life function (ex., Learning, working, speaking)

504 Plan

Specialized education services, accommodations/modification, related services

IEP

Accommodations

504 Plan 

Offered for grades 3rd-12th (or age 21)

IEP

No age limit

504 Plan

Educationally, through 12th grade, does not transfer to college; however, some accommodations may be provided in the college setting. 

IEP

School work, and college (in some form of accomodation)

504 Plan

Works in tandem with other education laws affecting children with learning and thinking differences, such as Section 504 and IDEA

ADA

____ doesn’t make the school responsible for (FAPE) of all children 

ADA

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____ makes accessibility but ____ provides the most protection beacsue ti makes sure the actions are followed through/ enforced

ADA, IDE

IEP is a ___ law

Educational

504 is a ___ law

Civil rights

____ dictates FAPE

IDEA

Accommodations Definition

Changes in how the student accesses the curriculum or demonstrates learning are identified in the IEP. Does not change what the student is expected to learn.

Accomodation Examples 

Note-taking assistance 

Extra time on tests 

Oral Tests

Large Print on test 

Allowed Breaks 

Needs to sit at the front of the room 

Breaks 

Modification

Alter what the student is expected to learn or demonstrate for understanding

Modification Examples

Required to do a 1 essay vs. a 5-page essay

Reduce multiple-choice answers

Doing only essential assignments

Simpler assignments

Providing a word bank

Different list of vocab workds

IEP Referral Process

1. Pre-referral

2. Referral

3. Evaluation

4. Eligibility

5. IEP development

6. IEP implementation

7. IEP Annual Review

8. Re-Evaluation

1. Pre-referral Process

Purpose: To ensure that students without disabilities are not needlessly referred for special education when minor adjustments can correct the situation. 

Teacher’s Role: Collects data and the teacher/ team decides if the student needs to begin the referral process. 

2. Referral

Purpose: Team dives deeper into the student’s difficulties. Referring the student to special education. 

Teacher Roles: Makes a referral to the team and is part of the team 

3. Evaluation

Purpose: Gather information to determine the student has a disability

Teacher’s Role: Limited role because they can’t provide the evaluation. Might be asked to fill out a ratings form or gather more data.

4. Eligibility

Purpose: Team meets to look at the evaluation and determine if the student meets the criteria for Special Education

Teacher’s role: Part of the IEP team

5. IEP Development

Purpose: Create the IEP and outline what services the students will need 

Teacher’s Role: Part of the team, and decides what the student will need to succeed from the IEP

6. IEP Implementation

Purpose: Services for the student begin

Teacher’s Role: Implement the IEP

7. IEP Annual Review

Purpose: IEP team meets to ensure student is making process and update plan if needed

Teacher’s Role: Provide data, input and is on the team

8. Re-Evaluation 

Purpose: Evaluation every 3 years to see if the student still qualifies for special education services and update the student’s educational needs. 

Teacher Role: Provide Information, sharing experiences in meeting 

Related Services Definition 

A wide range of services provided by trained professionals that help the student benefit from special education

Related Services Examples

Physical Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Speech-Language Therapy

School nurse services

Bell Shaped Curve: middle 

100

Bell-shaped curve: Intellectual disability

70

Bell shaped curve: gifted and talented

115

FAPE

Free Appropriate Public Education 

LRE

Least Restrictive Environment

IEP

Individualized Education Plan

IFSP

Individualized Family Service Plan 

SAT

Students Assistants Team