CEP 240 Chapter 2 vocab

Individualized Differences

differences between two or more persons in a particular area.

Intraindividual Differences

differences within the individual; unique patterns of strengths and weaknesses

Prereferral Intervention

instructional or behavioral strategies introduced by a general educator to assist students experiencing difficulty; designed to minimize inappropriate referrals for special education

Referral

a formal request by a teacher or parent that a student be evaluated for special education services

Child Find

a function of each state, mandated by federal law, to locate and refer individuals who might require special education

Assessment

the process of gathering information and identifying a student's strengths and needs through a variety of instruments and products; data used in making decisions

Multidisciplinary Team

a group of professionals from different disciplines who function as a team but perform their roles independent of one another

Norm-Referenced Assessments

refers to standardized tests on which a pupil's performance is compared to that of his or her peers

Criterion-Referenced Assessments

an assessment procedure in which a student's performance is compared to a particular level of mastery

Least Restrictive Environment

a relative concept individually determined for each student; principle that each pupil should be educated, to the maximum extent appropriate, with classmates who are typical

Mainstreaming

an early term for the practice of integrating students with special needs into a general education classroom for all or part of the school day

Regular Education Initiative

an approach that advocates that general educators assume greater responsibility for the education of students with disabilities

Full Inclusion

an interpretation of the principle of least restrictive environment advocating that all pupils with disabilities be educated in the general education classroom