Overview of Special Education Flashcards
IDEA was first enacted by Congress in ….
1975
What is the current age span for services under IDEA?
IDEA covers individuals ages birth to 21
Which principle of IDEA is being violated in this situation?
When the parent, Mr. Jackson, disagreed with a recommendation from the IEP team regarding his son, he was told that the team’s decision was final.
Parental and student participation
What is the current age span for services under IDEA?
Birth to 21
What two disability categories constitute about two-thirds of all students who are classified as disabled?
Learning disabilities & speech/language impairments
When is a student eligible for special education services under IDEA?
When the student has a disability and because of the disability he or she needs specially designed instruction.
Joey, a second grader, has been having difficulty in school since kindergarten. His biggest challenge, which has only recently become significant, is his lack of progress in learning how to read. His parents are wary of having their son involved with special education, but they want some suggestions from the school on what can be done to assist their child. What would be the first recommended step to take in this situation?
Conduct a pre-referral screening and classroom observation to informally assess the situation.
What does IDEA stand for?
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Which of the following was a critical outcome of the Brown v. Board of Education case in 1954?
Schools may not segregate by race.
