Legal and Political Issues in Special Education

This set of flashcards covers key terms and concepts from the lecture on legal and political issues in special education.

FAPE

Free and Appropriate Public Education; guarantees special education services to students with disabilities.

IDEA

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; a federal law ensuring services to children with disabilities throughout the nation.

ADA

Americans with Disabilities Act; a civil rights law prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities.

Section 504

Part of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in programs receiving federal funding.

Learning Objectives

Goals for the educational session; what participants are expected to learn.

SDI

Specially Designed Instruction tailored to meet the unique needs of a child with a disability.

LRE

Least Restrictive Environment; the principle that students with disabilities should be educated with their non-disabled peers whenever possible.

IEP

Individualized Education Plan; a plan developed to ensure that a child with a disability receives specialized instruction and services.

NCLB

No Child Left Behind Act; a law that provided funding and set standards for accountability in education.

Educational Benefit

The progress a student with a disability makes relating to their IEP goals or general education standards.

Substantive Violations

Failing to provide an adequate education that effectively meets a student's needs under IDEA.

Procedural Violations

Failing to follow the legal process required in developing and implementing an IEP.

McDuffy Case

A landmark Massachusetts case asserting the duty to provide education to all children, regardless of wealth.

Special Education

Tailored instruction designed to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities.

Supplementary Aids and Services

Supports provided to students with disabilities to participate alongside their non-disabled peers.

Session 2 SP G 633

A course related to special education policies and practices to ensure compliance and effectiveness in serving students with disabilities.