school based Physical therapy Flashcards
1
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what is special education/what is it designed for
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- specially designed instruction that a team of school staff and parents designs
- meets the unique needs of a child with a disability
- no cost to the parent
2
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What is the general timeline of special education in the USA
historical
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- education of the handicapped and least restricted environment - 1975
- enacted section 504 - 1977
- ADA 1990
- IDEA - 1990
3
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ADA american disabilities act
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- federal civil righs act that provides equal opportunities for all children
- law for a free appropriate public education to eligible children with disabilities throughout the nation and ensures special education and related services to those children
- protects individuals from discrimination based on their disabilities
protects individuals with diability
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What is FAPE
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- free appropriate public education
means that special education and related services are:
- free and at no cost to the parents
- appropriate to the individual needs of the child
- publicly provided and funded
- educational, including academic, nonacademic and extra curricular activities
5
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Individual with disabilities act (IDEA)
part b
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- free and appropriate public education (FAPE) for all children 3-21
- if IEP states that they can stay until 21 they are able
6
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IDEA part C
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- early intervention service under part C in the home or other natural setting for children from birth through two years of age
- physical therapists provide evaluation, program planning, consultation, and intervention for students with disabilities
7
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IDEA part C
who is it for and what areas does it look at
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- for children less than 3 years of age at risk for developmental delay in one or more areas are Eligible for early intervention
- areas include: cognitive, communication, social, physical, adapative
8
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IDEA:
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- federal law
- governs special education for 3 years to graduation or 21 years old
- set up so a child can have the best opportunity to succeed
9
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Six key principles of IDEA
both part B and C
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- free
- appropriate public education
- appropriate evaluation
- an individual education program
- a least restrictive environment, parent and child
- student participation in decision making and procedural safeguards
10
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what is an IFSP
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- birth through age 3
- individual family service plan
- is inclusive of the family’s needs
- services provided in natural environments
- families are assigned a service coordinator
- generally reviewed every 6 months
- IFSP team makes decisions
- governed under part C of IDEA
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Describe an IEP
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- age 3-21
- focuses on the child’s needs
- services are provided at school
- no service coordinator
- generally reviewed 1x per year
- IEP team makes decisions
- governed under part B of IDEA
12
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What is a 504
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- for someone who is handicapped physically but not affected Academically
- given a plan to help them for schooling just may not be related to education such as taking one less class in a period, allowing extra breaks etc
13
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what are the two general purposes of an IEP
what is generally written (to set…)
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- to set reasonable learning goals
- to state the services that the school district will provide
14
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Appropriate evaluations for IEP
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- school age, gathered information related to enabling the child to both be involved and progress in the general edcation is found in the individuals with diabilities education act and in federal regulations
- preschool children, gathering information related to allowing the child to participate in appropriate activities
- an appropriate evaluation ensures a student is not subjected to unneccessary tests and assessments
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Educational placement for those with IEP
Where should this education take place
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- the regular classroom with the provision of supplementary aids and services before considering the provision of services in other settings
- LRE: least restrictive environment
- student and parents are equal with decision on the IEP team in all phases
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Procedural safeguards
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- ensure that the rights of the children and their parents are protected
- that children and their parents are proided with the information they need to make decisions about FAPE
- that procedures and mechanisms are in place to resolve disagreements beteen parties
- IEP team works toward reaching consensus about the education program for the child
17
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What are the related services
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- transportation (if need to go to different school)
- audiological services
- psychological services
- physical therapy
- occupational therapy
- speech and language therapy
18
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What is LEA
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- local education agency
- a local school district, county office of education or approved independent charter school
- responsible to provide special education services to eligible students
19
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What if the parents and school disagree
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there are formal ways to solve problems which include
- independent educational evaluation
- facilitated IEP
- mediation
- IDEA complaint
- due process hearing
parent is not sueing the school - due process complain
- two year statute of limitations for filing due process complaint notice
- parent or local education aency may request a due process hearing
- requirements for due process complain notice
- either party may dispute whether notice meets requirments
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due process hearing
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- opportunity to resolve due process hearing complaint
- starts with a specific written complaint from parents or LEA
- requires preliminary meeting within 15 days to resolve complains before a hearing begins unless waived in writing by both parties
- no attoney for district unless parents have an attorney in which they must notify the school
- attorney fees can be awarded to SEA or LEA under specific circumstances
