Instructional Leadership: Access to Challenging Curricula

Question 1

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that special education students with disabilities:

Answer 1

1. Have access to the general curriculum,
2. Be involved in the general curriculum, and
3. Progress in the general curriculum.

Question 2

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that special education students with disabilities:

1. Have _______ to the general curriculum,
2. Be _______ in the general curriculum, and
3. ________ in the general curriculum.

Answer 2

access
involved
Progress

Question 3

According to IDEA, in order to meet the “involvement in the general education curriculum” requirement, the IEP must detail the following: (3)

Answer 3

1. goals how child will be involved in the general curriculum,
2. required supplementary aide/services, accommodations, modifications, or supports, and
3. if the child will not participate in the general ed classroom, a detailed explanation of why is needed.

Question 4

According to IDEA, in order to meet the “progress in the general curriculum” requirement: (3)

Answer 4

1. the student’s IEP must detail how progress toward goals will be measured,
2. state ed agencies must also create benchmarks and issue progress reports,
3. students must participate in state and district-wide assessments and be provided appropriate accommodations.

Question 5

Gifted and talented students (GATE or TAG) may learn more ______, understand concepts with a greater degree of _____ and _______, and may hold some different ________ than their peers.

Answer 5

quickly
depth, complexity
interests

Question 6

Gifted ed programs provide _______ or __________ instruction and activities that attempt to address the unique characteristics of this group.

Answer 6

differentiated, supplementary

Question 7

Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act as Title V, Part D, Subpart 6 of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 specifically addresses the special educational needs of gifted and talented students.

Answer 7

This legislation reauthorizes the US Dept of Ed to support GATE through: funding grants, providing leadership, and sponsoring a National Research Center