Spec Ed Flashcards
A standards based IEP includes…
goals that are aligned with the state’s academic content standards for a student’s assigned grade level
A transition based IEP
An initial IEP
Students with ASD need what kind of environment?
A highly structured environment with predictable routines to minimize disruptive and distractive behaviors
A curriculum-based assessment tells the teacher…
how the student is performing on the current curriculum under the current teaching conditions and is the most relevant
Standardized assessments are…
formal tests that provide percentiles, stanine scores, and standard scores
Formative assessments are…
used to provide feedback so that instruction can be adjusted based on the needs of the students
Rating scale assessments are…
Students who require related services receive service under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act because…
a student who does not require special education is not entitled to the rights and protections of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
The psychoeducational model focuses on…
how teachers must understand the causes of negative behavior and how to help the student acquire self control through reflection and planning
The ecological model focuses on…
The biological model focuses on…
The humanistic model focuses on…
Determining the cause of the behavior is a prerequisite for…
a functional behavioral assessment
What is an ABC chart?
Antecedent, behavior, and consequence chart
What is one appropriate functional writing skill to teach a high school student with an intellectual disability?
Filling out job applications
Information on what three topics must be included in an IEP?
Placement, Long-term goals, Present levels of functioning
Why might a vibrating prompting device be useful for some students with disabilities?
Because it can signal them when to get to class, repeat the steps for completing a task, and help the student remember important dates and times.
What are some examples of assistive technologies?
FM monitor, telephone with a video screen, vibrating prompting device, audiobook player,
It is important for teachers to praise students with ADHD when…
they are focused and attentive
A child’s lack of knowledge in English will most likely affect his performance on…
verbal tasks and responses to verbal directions
What is dysgraphia?
The multisensory teaching strategy known as sky writing letters can…
help students with dysgraphia learn to write in cursive
Is flexible grouping of students a form of differentiated instruction?
yes
Is teaching a lesson to each student individually a form of differentiated instruction?
no
Is using centers for independent practice a form of differentiated instruction?
yes
using picture cards and symbols is the best method for nonverbal students with intellectual disabilities to employ for….
independently expressing their wants and needs
Proximity control is when…
the teacher stands or sits close to a student who appears ready to start a disruption
What are the four multisensory approaches?
Audio, visual, kinesthetic, and tactile
In guided practice, the teacher needs to…
observe the students working during a class period, monitoring their progress in order to remediate if there are difficulties
What is the first step of a functional behavior assessment?
to describe the targeted behavior in measurable, observable terms
What is the second step of a functional behavior assessment?
to collect information on possible functions of the targeted behavior
What is the third step of a functional behavior assessment?
To categorize the behavior to determine the deficit
What is the fourth step of a functional behavior assessment?
Analyze the behavior and form a hypothesis on the function of the behavior
What is the fifth step of a functional behavior assessment?
To devise an intervention plan
A think-pair-share is a cooperative discussion strategy in which…
students think about their answers and discuss them with a partner prior to sharing with the whole group
The purpose of a cognitive assessment is…
to measure intellectual ability
Cognitive assessments test…
how well an individual solves problems, interprets information, and recalls information
A Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is…
damage to the brain caused by a violent impact
Distinctive facial features and delayed development are most likely symptoms of…
fetal alcohol syndrome
When pregnant woman abuse alcohol, the fetus may…
be premature and exhibit intellectual disabilities
What is one reason a student with ADHD might have a test accommodation to test in a separate room with the special education teacher?
because they will be able to concentrate better without distractions
What is the most appropriate student involvement in the assessment process?
Student’s create an assignment and the scoring criteria
Intentional targeting of individuals characterizes what?
bullying
A seven year old was diagnosed with ASD and the local school district decided to place the student in a private school for ASD kids without parent agreement. What is the most appropriate actions for the family to take?
Requesting a due process hearing against the school district for inappropriate placement
What is the most important goal for educators when collaborating with families of students?
Ensuring that students are successful and learn
The most frequently occurring permanently disabling birth defect, characterized by an abnormal opening in the spinal column is called…
spina bifida
Screenings are used early in a child’s life to provide information about…
motor, cognitive, and sensory functioning and to ascertain whether referral for additional testing is indicated
The definition of frequency in relation to behavior is…
the number of time a particular behavior occurs
What are the parental rights included in IDEA?
the right to participate in all meetings, examine all educational records, and receive written notice regarding placement
Summative assessments are…
cumulative, independent activities that test students’ subject matter knowledge
According to federal safeguards in IDEA, what three steps require parental consent?
The initial evaluation, the reevaluation, and the initial provision of services
The most important reason for reinforcing desired and appropriate behaviors is to…
ensure that students will have a quality of life that is purpose driven and satisfying
Turning away from a student with mild hearing loss may break down communication significantly, so the teacher should…
face the class while giving a lecture or providing directions for a task
An intellectual disability is characterized by…
significantly impaired cognitive functioning and deficits in two or more adaptive behaviors, with onset before the age of 18
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) serves…
youth and children with disabilities, individuals who are gifted and talented, and children who are abused or neglected
The American Association for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) serves…
The National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY) serves…
