SPED 313 MIDTERM STUDY GUIDE The Midterm will be in person, hard copy. We will meet in Ambrose Hall, room 210. Know the terminology and understand the

SPED 313 MIDTERM STUDY GUIDE

The Midterm will be in person, hard copy. We will meet in Ambrose Hall, room 210.

Know the terminology and understand the concepts for the following:

Chapter 1

Partnership meaning and types of partnerships – an effort between families, educators, and other organizations, focusing on shared responsibility; support a child’s learning and development

Ecology of education (consists of what/who?) - views education as an interconnected system, consists of  how students, teachers, staff, and environments interact, influencing learning and outcomes

Chapter 2

Every Student Succeeds Act - a US law that governs K–12 public education; aims to improve student outcomes by providing resources to disadvantaged students and schools.

FERPA - Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act; federal law that protects the privacy of student education records, granting parents (and students when they turn 18) access to their records and control over their disclosure

IDEA, including part B and Part C, 6 principles - The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; including Part B (for school-aged children) and Part C (for infants and toddlers), is based on six core principles: Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE), Appropriate Evaluation, Individualized Education Program (IEP), Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), Parent and Student Participation, and Procedural Safeguards

Section 504 - Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits discrimination based on disability in programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance, ensuring equal access to education, employment, and other services

FAPE - Free Appropriate Public Education and is a legal right guaranteed to students with disabilities in the United States, ensuring they receive a tailored education at no cost

ESSA - Every Student Succeeds Act, signed into law on December 10, 2015, reauthorizes the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) and replaced the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), giving states more flexibility in education policy and accountability

Potential essay questions:

·   Compare and contrast IDEA, ESSA, and Section 504. Be sure to describe each of the laws independently, then compare them from one another. IDEA focuses on special education services, ESSA ensures equal educational opportunities for all students, and Section 504 prohibits discrimination against students with disabilities in programs receiving federal funding

·       Define and describe specific examples of family engagement.

actively involving families in their child's education through activities like attending school events, volunteering, and collaborating on learning strategies, as well as building relationships through open communication and culturally responsive practices

·       Explain the significance behind the least restrictive environment principle for individuals with disabilities.

ensures students with disabilities are educated alongside their non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate, fostering inclusion and access to the general education curriculum

Chapter 3

Intersectionality - describes how systems of oppression overlap and create unique experiences for people

Social constructs - concept that society creates and maintains, rather than something that exists naturally

Culture - shared beliefs, values, customs, behaviors, and artifacts that characterize a group or society, including language, food, art, and tradition

Microculture - a small group of people with shared values, norms, or behaviors

Trauma - a psychological and emotional response to a deeply distressing

Explicit bias – expressed directly, aware of bias

Implicit bias – expressed indirectly, unaware of bias

Marginalization - treating someone or a group as unimportant or powerless

Microaggressions - statements, actions, or behaviors that show prejudice toward people in marginalized groups

Geography – impact of influencing culture, economics, politics, and even personal experiences

Potential essay questions: Summarize the overview and importance of trauma or geography or disability or income or immigration on family-professional partnerships and describe 3 implications.

Why it Matters:

• Better Care: Understanding these challenges helps professionals give families the right kind of support.

• Stronger Teams: Good partnerships mean better results for families.

Three Key Things We Need:

1. Understand Trauma: Professionals need to know how past trauma affects families and act in a way that feels safe and supportive.

2. Respect Culture: Professionals must learn about and respect different cultures to communicate and help effectively.

3. Make it Fair: Everyone should have equal access to services, no matter where they live, how much money they have, or their background.

Chapter 4

Subsystems, e.g., sibling, partner, parent, extended family - groups of members within a larger system, each with its own rules, boundaries, and interactions

Empowerment - people having power and control over their own lives

Self-determination - a right to control one's life, a political ideology, and a theory of motivation

What are some barriers to home-school collaboration?  language barriers, cultural differences, time constraints, lack of communication, and disparities in educational backgrounds and expectations

Chapter 5

Inputs within the school systems framework - teachers, facilities, materials, funding, and parent involvement

Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) framework that helps schools provide academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support to all students

Types of leadership: transformational, distributed, instructional, managerial

Transformational Leadership: This style focuses on inspiring and motivating followers through a shared vision, charisma, and intellectual stimulation, fostering an environment of trust and innovation. 

Distributed Leadership: This approach involves sharing leadership responsibilities and decision-making across various members of an organization, recognizing collective expertise and fostering collaboration. 

Instructional Leadership: This style focuses on improving teaching and learning by supporting teachers, developing curriculum, and implementing effective instructional strategies. 

Managerial (Transactional) Leadership: This style emphasizes clear structures, expectations, and tasks, using rewards and punishments to achieve desired outcomes, often seen as a more structured approach to leadership.

What are community partnerships and who may be involved?

collaborative relationships between different organizations, individuals, or entities that work together to achieve common goals and improve the well-being of a community

Chapter 6

Individualized Education Program - legal document outlining the special education instruction, supports, and services a student with a disability needs to thrive in school

Types of capital: social, linguistic, navigational, resistance, economic, aspirational, familial

• Aspirational Capital:

This refers to the hopes, dreams, and aspirations that are passed down through families and communities, even in the face of adversity. 

• Linguistic Capital:

This encompasses the intellectual and social skills gained through communication in multiple languages and styles, including storytelling, art, music, and poetry. 

• Familial Capital:

This refers to the knowledge, learning, and practices that are nurtured through kinship and extended family networks. 

• Social Capital:

This involves the social and community networks and the resources that can be accessed through them. 

• Navigational Capital:

This is the knowledge and resilience needed to navigate oppressive and marginalizing systems. 

• Resistant Capital:

This refers to the knowledge and skills fostered through oppositional behavior that challenges inequality and systemic oppression. 

• Economic Capital:

While not explicitly part of the core Community Cultural Wealth Model, it is a crucial factor that can be seen as a resource that can be used to support other forms of capital.