IDEA Quiz Flashcards
IDEA
An education act to provide federal financial assistance to State and local education agencies to guarantee special education and related services to eligible children with disabilities
ADA
A civil rights law to prohibit discrimination solely on the basis of disability in employment, public services, and accommodations
504
A civil rights law to prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability in programs and activities, public and private, that receive federal financial assistance
What does IDEA stand for?
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
What does ADA stand for?
Americans with Disabilities Act
What does IEP stand for?
Individualized Education Plan
What does IFSP stand for?
Individualized Family Service Plan
IEP revision frequency
Yearly
IEP new assessment frequency
Every 3 years or can be requested by parents or the school
If a student doesn’t qualify for IEP but needs accommodations to support learning…
They receive a 504 plan
What counts as needing accommodation?
When a disability affects your ability to learn
Example: Peanut allergies, being in anaphylactic shock affects your ability to learn (IEP is made)
504 plans are covered under which law?
Rehabilitation Act of 1973
What document created by the revised IDEA act supports services for children ages 0-3?
IFSP
What makes an IFSP different from an IEP?
IFSP → Used in early intervention for children ages birth through age 2 and their families
IEP → Used in special education for children ages 3-21
What is included under an IEP?
Supplemental aids and services
Modifications
Supports to be provided to the child to help make progress
How many disability categories constitute the potential need for an IEP?
13
Which of the four parts of the IDEA would OTs be most familiar with when working with children ages 0-21?
Part B → assistance for all children with disabilities
Part C → infants and toddlers with disabilities
What section of the IDEA might focus mostly on research and/or training?
Part D → National activities to improve education for children with disabilities
What law ensured that teachers were highly qualified under the IDEA?
No Child Left Behind
Which environments allow services under the IDEA?
Anywhere that receives federal funding
How many working school days from completion of an initial assessment does the school district have to create an IEP?
30
Are services under IDEA required to be provided with parental consent?
Yes, services are NOT allowed to be provided without parents written consent
Who MUST be included in the IEP team?
Parent, teacher, and school district representative
Discipline procedures under IDEA require that services be delivered to the child after __ days of suspension
10
What is the term used for the process of deciding whether a child’s disciplinary infraction was due to a documented disability?
Manifestation determination
What does the term LRE mean?
Least restrictive environment
The Assistive Technology Act requires at least 60% of funds support…
State financing activities
Device reutilization programs
Device loan programs
Device demonstration programs
