LD Quiz 3 (Weeks 12; bonus Wk 13)

What are the steps to progression in learning math?

Concrete → Semi Concrete → Abstract

What function is the foundation of all math?

Addition

What is the difference between Universal Design (UD) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)?

UD is building/environment design for wide accessibility, UDL is a framework for teaching that uses modern tech to address the needs of the broadest possible range of students

Define differentiated instruction

A theory based on the concept of instructional approaches adapting to individual/diverse students in classrooms

Define accommodations in terms of education

Can help students learn the same material as their peers in the curriculum - changes HOW they learn

Define modifications in terms of education

For students who are far behind their peers and may need changes to the curriculum - changes WHAT they learn

What question should you ask when you first meet students?

“How is he/she smart?”

Define the assessment process

Collecting info about a student that will be used to form judgments/make decisions about services/instruction

What are the 3 steps of the assessment process?

Assessment → Decision Making → Driving Instruction

What are the full 5 steps of the SPED Referral Process and Comprehensive Educational Evaluation?

Initial Referral → Evaluation → Eligibility Determination → IEP Writing/Implementation → Progress Monitoring

Define RTI and its tiers

3 tier system for ALL students to identify any having academic/behavior difficulties
Tier 1 - universal/core
Tier 2 - core+more / small group
Tier 3 - individualized/intense

What are the four key elements of RTI?

1. Tiered levels

2. Universal Screening

3. Evidence Based Strategy usage

4. Frequent Progress Monitoring

Define Curriculum Based Measurement (CBM)

standardized assessment process that takes probes from the curriculum

How many days do we have to obtain written parent consent, do the eval process, prepare an eval summary, and determine eligibility?

60 days

What does the comprehensive educational evaluation (CEE) report include?

• Observation data

• Medical history

• Excluded physical disabilities (visual/hearing screening)

• All standardized measures & analysis of abilities (WISC V)

• Comparison of intellectual ability and achievement

• Summary of strengths and weaknesses

• Review of RTI info

• Recommendations that inform IEP writing

Define the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)

To the maximum extent appropriate, children with disabilities, are educated with children who are not disabled. Must be written into IEP

What is the purpose of an IEP?

to create an opportunity for the student to be reintroduced into a setting that does not specifically cater to students with disabilities 

What is an annual goal?

A statement about the predicted mastery across the year

What are the 3 components of the behavior objectives that guide us to the annual goal?

1. Condition

2. What the child will do (must be observable, measurable, & have beginning/end)

3. Mastery of success/stability

What are common assessment accommodations (timing) for students with disabilities?

• Extend time to complete test

• Allow frequent breaks during testing

• Alter time of day that test is administered

• Administer test in several sessions over course of the day

• Administer test in several sessions over several days

What are common assessment accommodations (setting) for students with disabilities?

• Provide distraction free environment

• Give to small groups

• Give in hospital setting

• Use a study carrel

• Administer over several sessions

• Give in a separate room

What are common assessment accommodations (presentation) for students with disabilities?

• Modify format, use enlarged print, use fewer items on page

• Use audio

• Read test aloud

• Repeat directions

• Use magnification devices

• Use computers to read

What are common assessment accommodations (response) for students with disabilities?

• Use computer for writing tests

• Dictate to scribe

• Tape record answers

• Put answers in booklet instead of answer sheet

• Allow students to use a word processor instead of handwriting

What are four common parts of assessments that can be accommodated?

• Timing

• Setting

• Presentation

• Response