Chapter 8: Part 1

Question 1

What are the criteria for parental consent?

Answer 1

1. The parent has been fully informed of all information relevant to the activity for which consent is sought, his or her native language, or other mode of communication.
   - native language: when used with reference to a person of limited English-speaking ability, means the language normally used by the individual, or in the case of a child.
   - mode of communication: the means of communication normally used by individuals who are deaf, blind, or have no written language, and may include Braille, sign language, oral communication, or some form of technologically enhanced communication.
2. The parents understands and agrees in writing to the carrying out of the activity for which his or her consent is sought, and the consent describes that activity and lists the records (if any) which will be released and to whom.
3. the parent understands that they gaining of consent is voluntary and may be revoked at any time.

Question 2

What are the six evaluation standards under IDEA?

Answer 2

1. when considering eligibility for special education, the evaluation must be done by a multidisciplinary team.
2. all testing materials and procedures used for the purposes of evaluation and placement of children with disabilities must be selected and administered so as not to be racially or culturally discriminatory.
3. all test and other evaluation materials have been shown to be valid and reliable for the specific purpose for which they are used.
4. test and other evaluation materials must be administered by trained personnel in conformance with the instructions provided by their producer.
5. no single procedure can be used as the sole criterion for determining an appropriate educational program for a child.
6. when doing the evaluation, all tests must be given in the child’s native language and all reports must be written in the parent’s native language.