Practices for Inclusive Classrooms

What must be included as a key component of a student's individualized education program (IEP)?

Duration of Services

A student, for a short time, is in a hospital program that has unique capabilities required by the IEP.

What is the name of the least restrictive environment (LRE) in this scenario?

Specialized outside program

How does section 504 differ from IDEA?

It is funded by state and local governments

How does the dual language program model help English learners (ELs)?

It allows ELs to learn in both English and another language to become bilingual and proficient in both languages across various subjects.

Which framework seeks to create an inclusive and affirming learning environment?

Culturally responsive teaching

What is one of the responsibilities of the special education teacher that is described by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)?

Cultivate partnerships with families and be involved in educational decision-making processes

What are educators expected to do under Title III?

Engage with parents of English learners

Which accommodation is specifically found in the category of other health impairment?

Medication management

Principle 1

Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)

Principle 2

Appropriate Evaluation

Principle 3

Individualized Education Program (IEP)

Principle 4

Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)

Principle 5

Parent and Student Participation in Decision Making

Principle 6

Procedural Safeguards

First Eligibility Category

Autism

Second Eligibility Category

Deaf-Blindness

Third Eligibility Category

Deafness

Fourth Eligibility Category

Emotional Disturbance

Fifth Eligibility Category

Hearing Impairment

Sixth Eligibility Category

Intellectual Disability

Seventh Eligibility Category

Multiple disabilities

Eighth Eligibility Category

Orthopedic impairment

Ninth Eligibility Category

Other health impairment

Tenth Eligibility Category

Specific learning disability

Eleventh Eligibility Category

Speech or language impairment

Twelfth Eligibility Category

Traumatic Brain Injury

Thirteenth Eligibility Category

Visual impairment

Individual Education Programs Include:

• Current performance and how the disability affects learning

• Annual goals for academic and skill development

• Methods for tracking progress and timelines for reports

• Required special education services and accommodations

• The extent of participation in general education classes and activities

• Testing accommodations or alternative assessments

• Start dates, frequency, and location of services