exceptional learners test 1

new term for mental retardation

intellectual disabilities

what does LRE stand for

least restrictive environment

LRE definition

students with disabilities be educated in the general school environment with their nondisabled peers to the greatest extent possible

what does FAPE stand for

free appropriate public education

FAPE definition

ensures that every student with a disability is provided with an education designed to meet their unique needs, allowing them to make progress and achieve educational benefit

which law provides FAPE

IDEA

what does IDEA stand for

individuals with disabilities education act

inclusion definition

The practice of educating students with disabilities in general education classrooms alongside their peers, with necessary support

what is special education consultation

Expert guidance provided to families and educators to support students with disabilities

what is the goal of special education consultation

to help students receive appropriate services, accommodations, and education plans needed to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.

who serves as LEA in an IEP meeting

A school district employee; special education teacher or admin/school principle 

what does LEA stand for

local education agency

what does IEP stand for

individualized education plan

traits/characteristics of a student with intellectual disabilities

Below average IQ, delays in academic skills, difficulty with problem solving and abstract thinking, trouble with adaptive behavior, and slower learning pace

sequence of IEP development

Referral for evaluations, evaluation, IEP meeting, implementation and monitoring

when is vision/hearing screening in special education testing required

during the initial evaluation

general educators role in IEP meeting

share classroom observations, collaborate on accommodations/modifications, and implement strategies in the general education setting

what does RTI stand for

response to intervention

when are parents given a copy of their rights

at referral, once a year, and whenever requested or when a complaint is filed

 law provides confidentiality and fair testing

FERPA

what does FERPA stand for

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

which law ensures facilities are accessible

ADA

what does ADA stand for

americans with disabilities act

when can an IEP be finalized

After, for team and parents  must discuss and agree on the plan during the meeting

scripture

exodus 10:14-16

parent of child with disability stages

guilt, stages of grief, change in routine

why extended family might struggle to offer help

Lack stamina or physical strength to fully support, fear, ignorance

Why is it important to test a child in his/her native language

to ensure results measure ability, not limited english expertise

Why is overrepresentation in special education a possible problem with non-English speakers

language differences may be mistaken for disabilities, leading to inappropriate placement/misdiagnosis

What role does cultural differences play in possible overrepresentation

May influence communication styles, behavior expectations, and learning patterns without cultural