SEC Final Review

Suzanne is in 4th grade. She is identified as ED. The year is 1958. What is her education like?

Suzanne is not receiving any educational
Suzanne is not receiving any educational services

The largest group of students with disabilities in public schools is?

Specific learning disabled

Which student would not qualify for SPEd under IDEA?

• At risk

• Diabetic

• Learning Disabled

• Hearing Impairment

At risk

Marie is 15. She has ADD and does not qualify for services under IDEA. How could she qualify for accommodations?

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Approximately what % of school-aged kids are classified as disabled?

• 20

• 9

• 15

• 3

15% (post covid, pre covid was 13%)

Federal legislation regarding education of students with disabilities is based on what other issues?

Civil rights; especially Brown vs. BOE

What is the main purpose of IDEA?

FAPE (Free appropriate public education)

Idea requires that students with disabilities be educated in what environment?

LRE according to IEP

Under section 504 and ADA an individual has a disability if… (3 things)

• Impairment limits 1 or more major life activities

• Is regarded as having such an impairment

• Has a record of such impairment

What are gen ed teachers responsible for in resource room model? (3things)

• Implementation of pre-referral strategies

• Collaboration with sped teachers

• Referral for comprehensive evaluation

Inclusion addresses the needs of which students? (3 groups)

• At risk

• Gifted

• Disabled

How is inclusion different than mainstreaming and integration?

• Assumes students belong in gen ed first – then
  may be pulled out if needed. Inclusion assumes all should be in Gen ed first, only if not successful then you go to more supported placements/programs
  

• Integration refers to the act of bringing someone into an existing group or system, while inclusion means creating an environment that values and respects all individuals, regardless of their differences.

6-year-old Justin has spina bifida and is often absent from school. His IEP states that the regular attendance policy does not apply. Is this unfair, reasonable, an incorrect objective or a reason for him to be home-schooled?

A reasonable practice

Miranda is a 4th grader with LD. Her teacher gives all of the students guided notes. List 3 reasons why this is a good idea.

• minimizes attention given to Miranda

• Provides support to others who may need it

• Helps others to see accommodations as fair and reasonable

An arrangement of 2 or more teachers that collectively assume responsibility for students on a regular basis is called…

Co-teaching

List 3 peer support systems

• Peer tutoring

• Partner learning

• Cooperative learning

Appropriate educational programming for students with exceptionalities should always be…

Based on the individual needs of the students

Prior to PL 94-142 what level of partcipation did parents have in the educational process?

Little to none - most schools discouraged parental involvement

List 2 challenges parents face when they learn they have a child with a disability

• Marital stress

• Financial stress

• Unrealistic expectations

List 2 effective communication strategies

• School-home notebook

• Sending frequent notes home with positive info

• Calling and letting parents know why you appreciate having Jr. in class

• Avoid using jargon

• Sharing all info in a timely fashion

• Respecting parents’ input and expertise on child

When do Gen Ed and sped teachers collaborate? (list 3)

• Pre-referral interventions

• Observations and assessments

• IEP development

• Child study and referral

Which is not a step in the comprehensive evaluation process?

• Development and review of IEP

• Referral

• Pre-referral interventions

• Determination of Behavior Intervention Plan

• Determination of Behavior Intervention Plan

What is the primary purpose of pre-referral intervention team? (list 2)

• Evaluate students for suspected disability

• Develop IEP for student with disability

• Address needs for students (academic and/or behavioral) who have yet to be referred

• Determine appropriate placement of student in sped continuum

List 3 critical components of IEP

• Measurable annual goals

• Present level of performance

• Short term objectives

10-year-old LaMarque has significant achievement problems, average IQ, and significant hearing loss. Why would he not qualify under IDEA for LD?

He would qualify under Health Impairments

What is the percent of disabled students who are identified as LD?

Approximately 36% - it varies year to year but close to this

Most common area of difficulty for students with LD is?

Reading

The discrepancy model of identifying students with LD has been replaced by what new model?

RTI

Students who change schools frequently and come from low SES are more likely to be identified as?

EBD

Federal law requires that must be conducted before expelling or suspending a student with disabilities.

Manifest determination

What percentage of students in public schools are identified as MR/ID?

1%

What is an updated term for MR?

ID

What is a critical components in most definitions of ID?

• Deficits in adaptive behavior

• IQ 70 or below

• B- age 18

List some components of curriculum for students with ID

• Addresses employment

• Independence and self-sufficiency

• Life skills

• Participation in school and community

What are some symptoms of ADHD?

• Inattention

• Hyperactivity

• Impulsivity

What procedures are used to ID a student with ADHD

• Observations

• Interviews

• Review of school records

• School history

13 year old Alessandra takes Ritalin - what should her teachers do?

Monitor positive and negative side effects of the medication

Which of the following is NOT a technique to use with students with ADHD?

• Behavioral support

• Student regulated strategies

• Medication management

• Curriculum modification

• Alternative treatment therapies

Alternative treatment therapies

ASD are pervasive developmental disorders that affect…? (list 3)

• Social interactions

• Behavior

• Language

What is the difference between Asperger’s and Autism

Asperger’s students typically have average communication skills

What treatment has NOT been supported by research to be an effective treatment for Autism?

• FC (yet folks are still pushing it)

• Son Rise

• Chelation

• Re-birthing

What are low-incidence disabilities?

Disabilities that occur in a very small proportion of the student population

List common attributes of both HI and VI students

• The range can be great - from mild to severe impairments

• Both have unique challenges for educators

• Students with HI/VI can be placed anywhere along the SPED continuum

• Both groups have distinct disadvantages in academic settings

Why are most students with Speech and Language disorders in lower grades?

Because many respond well to treatments and exit from SPED

8 year old Katie says “Rundolf” instead of “Rudolf” the reindeer. This is an example of…

An addition

Which of the following is true concerning gifted students?

• They can be included under 504

• they are over represented in SPED

• They are under identified and Under-served

• They are served under IDEA 2004

They are under identified and under-served

9 year old Stephen is gifted in math. He is now working on algebraic equations. This is an example of what practice?

Acceleration

List 3 factors that hinder students’ ability to graduate

• Grade retention

• Attending school with other children from low SES

• Reading 1 year below grade level

• Low SES background

What is the #1 factor that places kids at risk for academic failure?

Poverty

List factors associated with higher rates of child abuse

• Poverty

• Low father involvement

• Family size

• Stepfather in household

14 year old David has spina bifida, what accommodations and modifications might you put in place in your classroom?

• Physical space reorganized for mobility access

• A standard or wedge to change body position

• Possible lift

• OT/PT/SLP

• Plans for field trips etc

Joshua has decreased his teasing in Miss Callan’s class since his BIP was implemented. He has not decreased his teasing in Mr. Jones’ class. This may be due to

Failure to generalize to other settings

Often when students with disabilities reach high school what happens? (list 3)

• The achievement gap widens

• They have difficulty meeting requirements of the secondary curriculum. (e.g. comp tests, core requirements)

• They have difficulty performing higher-level cognitive tasks

• They encounter teachers who are content specialists and may not be adept at individualizing instruction.

When do transition plans have to start being included in the IEP process?

Age 16 (15 in NY)

What is the best type of practice to really increase achievement?

Distributed practice