Practices for Inclusive Classrooms

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

Federal law that helps students with disabilities receive support along with an IEP

What 13 items does IDEA cover?

Autism, Multiple Disabilities, Deaf Blindness, Other Health Impairments, Emotional Disturbance, specific learning disabilities, hearing impairment, speech/language impairment, intellectual disability, traumatic brain injury, visual impairment

Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)

All students, regardless of ability, receive education tailored to their needs at no cost

Appropriate Evaluation

Evaluations to identify and address student needs

Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)

Students with disabilities are included in general education classes

Procedural Safeguards

Ensures student and family rights are protected

Individual Education Programs (IEPs)

outline the specialized instruction, accommodations and services required for FAPE and LRE

What does an IEP cover?

(1) current performance/disability, (2) goals for academics/skills, (3) progress tracking and timelines for reports, (4) required special ed services/accommodations, (5) participation in regular classes, (6) testing accommodations, (7) start dates, frequency and location of services

What are the 9 parts of an IEP?

What do special ed teachers do with IEPs?

What do gen ed teachers do with IEPs?

Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)

What do gen ed teachers do under IDEA?

Section 504

What are accommodations for 504?

What are modifications for 504?

Title III

What do teachers do under Title III?

Physical Disability

Signs of Specific Learning Disorders (SLDs)

Dyscalculia vs Dysgraphia

Developmental Disabilities

Speech/Language Impairment

Sheltered English Instruction

Structured English Immersion

Transitional Bilingualism

Giftedness