Ch. 4 & 5 Slides Flashcards
Failure to base related services on children’s ______ rather than cost or availability is elllegal.
Needs
What are the steps to a SPED program?
- ID and Eval
- Develop appropriate Program
- Placement
Progress toward a goal can only be measured and reported if the starting point is known.; aka ________.
the starting point is known.
PLEPS must be ____ and ____.
clear and concise
Using Paula is allergic to scents as a plep omits a _____ _____.
critical need
The beginning point from which the child’s progress will be measured (baseline) is defined as a….
A Present Level of Educational Performance or PLEP
expressly stating how the child’s disability affects the child’s involvement and progress in the general curriculum is a requirement for ….
A Present Level of Educational Performance or PLEP
“reading of 1/2 year growth” is what type of problematic goal/objective?
Insufficient progress
“improve handwriting by 85% (8 of 10 letters would be better).
“ is what type of problematic goal/objective?
Misuse of percentages
“if it is it’s a regular education goal–already part of the curriculum”
is what type of problematic goal/objective?
unnecessary-
“meaningless, and/or not measurable” is what type of problematic goal/objective?
Vague
Sin? Failure to individualize the program to fit the student
Sin
Failure to address all the student’s needs
sin
Failure to sufficiently describe and specify all necessary services
sin
Failure to write clear, objective, meaningful, and reasonable PLEPs, objectives, and goals.
sin
The new IDEA has created an explicit focus on the child’s _________ needs arising from her or his disability.
Unique
The initial responsibility for setting the stage for a successful IEP meeting is on the district, and usually specifically on the special education teacher or case manager.
True
The first IEP meeting a parent attends is usually the least critical one.
False
IDEA anticipates that a school district will fully, repeatedly, and meaningfully inform parents of their legal rights.
True
Percentages should always be changed to ….
out of how many trials
- What are this child’s unique needs?
- What will the district do or provide in response to each of these needs?
- If the services are effective, what goals and objectives will the child reach?
Is the essence of ….
a better IEP
Manageable class size Limited distractions Guided practice Non-competitive atmosphere Structured, on task approach to learning A focus on basic skills Flexibility including peer tutors and study partners Clear expectations Data based monitoring of progress Positive and frequent feedback are all common needs of MANY students with.....
special needs
What are two major types of needs for: Sara needs 45 minutes per day in the resource room.
Condition for learning: small group guided practice in distraction free environment with immediate feedback) Improved Performance ((increase reading fluency, keyboarding, etc.)
- What are the child’s unique needs that must be taken into account in a truly individualized education program?
- What will the district do or provide in response to each of these needs?
- If the services are effective, what goals and objectives will the child reach?
The IEP Team’s 3-Fold Inquiry:
