Ch 2 CEP 240: Policies, Practices, and Programs

MSU F2025

No Child Left Behind Act

Federal law that reauthorized ESEA, focusing on increased accountability for public schools through annual standardized testing and school choice.

IDEA in 2004

U.S. federal law reauthorizing and significantly updating special education law, ensuring (FAPE)

Section 504 of PL 93–112

Prohibits disability discrimination in any program or activity receiving federal funds.

The Americans with Disabilities Act

Forbids discrimination against individuals with disabilities in both the public and private sectors of society.

IEP

is a written legal document that outlines a customized educational plan for students with disabilities who are eligible for special education services.

Least restrictive environment (LRE)

A relative concept individually determined for each student; the principle that each student should be educated, to the maximum extent appropriate, with typical classmates.

interindividual differences

Differences between two or more people in a particular area.

intraindividual differences

Differences within the individual, unique patterns of strengths and needs.

referral

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

Full inclusion

An interpretation of LRE, advocating that all students with disabilities be educated in the general education classroom.

IFSP

a written IEP for infants and toddlers (birth to age 3) created in partnership with their families

What process should occur prior to initiating a referral to special education?

prereferral interventions

In 1903, Joseph, a 10−year−old, was paralyzed in a horseback riding accident and suffered a brain injury. During this time in the United States, it is likely that Joseph ______.

did not attend school after his accident

What is one difference between Section 504 and IDEA?

Section 504 offers protection for an individual’s lifespan and IDEA does not.

Individualized education programs (IEPs) have the same format and degree of specificity across the United States.

False

Dominic is a fifth-grade student with autism. He receives all of his education in the general education classroom at his local school. Dominic is receiving his special education services through ______.

Full Inclusion

Madelyn has a significant difference in her reading ability and her math ability. This is an example of ______ differences.

intraindividual

One of the main components of Public Law 94-142 was to guarantee that students ______.

with disabilities have individualized education plans

Goals of an individualized education program (IEP) must address five components including the student, the behavior, the criterion, the conditions, and the ______.

Time frame

IDEA mandates that students be educated in the least restrictive environment, which means students with disabilities should be educated ______.

to the maximum extent possible with students without disabilities

Students who are eligible for accommodations under Section 504 are also eligible to receive services for special education and related services under IDEA.

False

Which law says that all students, including those with special needs, are expected to demonstrate proficiency in math, reading, and science?

No Child Left Behind

Jocelyn was assessed for a learning disability but did not meet the standards to have an educational disability. She is still struggling in the classroom. What should the teacher do since she doesn’t meet the requirements to receive special education?

meet with the multidisciplinary team to determine if Jocelyn can qualify for a 504 plan