School Based

Question 1

What was the historical legislation?

Answer 1

Brown Vs. board of Edu of Topeka (separate but not equal is unlawful)

Rehabilitation Act (disabled children not denied educational services)

Education for all handicapped children Act (EAHCA) (free and appropriate education ages 3-21 now called IDEA - 7 main provisions)

Education of the Handicapped Act Amendments of 1986 (expansion to families with infants/toddlers and preschoolers with disabilities)

ADA - Civil rights (prohibits discrimination)

IDEA - early intervention or school based services as needed

NCLB: all children receive a quality education (standardized testing)

Question 2

Parts of IDEA

Answer 2

Part A: Provision
Part B: School based services
Part C: Early intervention

Question 3

IDEA part B

Answer 3

Children 3-21
With a disability that interferes with their educational performance and their ability to benefit from their educational programs
Disability categories

Question 4

IDEA part C

Answer 4

Children 0-3 years old
Developmental delay in at least one qualifying category OR physical or mental condition with a high probability of resulting in developmental delay

Question 5

504 plan vs. IDEA

Answer 5

504: access and opportunity to public education (extended test time, preferential seating, related services)
IDEA: free and appropriate education - federally funded, related services, special instructions, instructional assistances, special ed

Question 6

Early intervention

Answer 6

0-3 range.

Families assume primary role, maximize independence, empower families.

Question 7

PTs role in early intervention

Answer 7

PT = a primary service
understand family needs and routine
enhance gross motor development and age appropriate meaningful activities
Focus on participation in home and community environments

Question 8

IFSP

Answer 8

Individualized family service plan
Collab b’t family and professionals, reviewed evry 6 mo
Strenghts/present level/outcomes/services/natural environment/when

Question 9

PT role in School Based PT

Answer 9

PT = a related service (to assist child to benefit from special education) Role: provide support for IEP.

Question 10

ETR

Answer 10

Evaluation team report - determine qualification for services, re-eval every 3 years