Ch 2: Individuals with Special education Programs-Programming and Delivering Services Flashcards
what are accommodations ?
simple changes to the elements of the assignment/test such as an interpreter
what are modifications?
change or alter to the standard of learning such as having more time on a test
where do pull-in programs take place?
exclusively in general education classrooms
what does “non-categorical/cross categorical” mean in regards to inclusive special education?
it means that services are delivered based on individual needs, not by identified disability
what law required highly qualified teachers?
No Child Left Behind requires all teachers to be highly qualified
IDEA ‘04 included the same requirement
why was co-teaching a solution to the issue of highly qualified teachers?
co-teaching allowed for multiple teachers with different specialities to count as highly qualified teachers as long as they were co-teaching due to “highly qualified” meaning primary and middle SpEd teachers needed to be highly qualified in every core academic subject that they teach
What are the key features of Universal Design for Learning (UDL)?
alternatives need to be open to ALL students, part of the standard delivery of instruction, including multiple and/or flexible options
what is the goal of differentiated instruction?
to allow students to learn the same content with the method that matches their learning needs
within differentiated instruction, what does instructional delivery mean?
instructional delivery refers to differentiated forms of delivery such as having various pacing, flexible groups, etc.
what might be considered a “low tech device” under Assistive Technology (AT)?
a pencil gripper, binder clips to turn pages, a walking cane, sensory input items, written text rather than spoken instruction, adaptive paper, visual schedules, picture boards, etc.
what devices might be considered high tech devices?
text to speech, electronic aac device, screen readers, alerting devices (visual fire alarm, etc.), screen magnifiers, etc.
what is the role of a consulting teacher in special education?
the special education teacher acts as a resource to general education teachers
what is the goal of inclusive special education?
maximal integration and participation in typical school activities is the goal of inclusive special education
why is Assistive Tech (AT) at the heart of Universal Design for Learning (UDL)?
AT allows for more widely accessible UDL in general education classrooms, such as enlarged print
what sets the requirements for who must be part of an IEP Team?
IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) sets the requirement for who is required to be part of an IEP Team
who are the required minimum members of an IEP team?
1+ general education teacher, 1+ special education or related services provider, representative of the school district, someone to interpret assessment results, guardian of student, student (when applicable)
what is the major goal of IEP meetings ?
to create a partnership between professionals, family, and students while simultaneously working to determine how to best meet student’s needs
why should a student be included in IEP Meetings when possible?
to allow opportunities for self-advocacy and self-determination which are important life skills for future independence
who is required to have an IEP?
every child identified as having a disability must have an individualized program