Exam 4: Basic Guarantees, Individualized Programs, and Special Services

Young children with disabilities are initially identified through each of the following methods EXCEPT ________.

All the following are important points to know about related services EXCEPT ________.

Which of the following is a characteristic of Section 504?

Robert, an eight-year-old German speaker, has been referred for consideration of special education services. A team of knowledgeable professionals will assess all areas of his suspected disability and will take his language differences into consideration in selecting tests and in the evaluation process. Which principle of IDEA does this reflect?

What was the outcome of Rosa's Law passed in 2010?

Isaac is a seven-year-old third-grade student with a learning disability in math. He has strong reading skill and is in the advanced reading group for his grade. The IEP team believes Isaac should be placed in the least restrictive environment. Where will the IEP team suggest that Isaac be placed to receive special education services?

An IEP should contain all the following EXCEPT ________.

A school-based team reviews information on Algean who is struggling with reading in her third-grade classroom. As a component of the process, the team reviews instructional information on Algean including her progress. The team wants to determine whether other factors are causing Algean to have trouble in mathematics. What is the name of this process?

Mrs. Tempo allows Ivan, a student with intellectual disabilities to complete only the even numbered problems on his math test. Jill, a student with a learning disability in writing, can submit an outline of the assigned topic instead of writing an . Mrs. Tempo is making ________ for these students.

Mr. Frances is concerned about the behavior of Sam who becomes extremely agitated periodically during class time. What is the tool Mr. Frances will use to determine why Sam behaves in a certain way?

Perez is a student who is deaf. Mr. Fell, his science teacher, wants to know the types of accommodations Perez will need in science. The special educator advises Mr. Fell that Perez will need to be seated near his teacher and will need an interpreter who can sign responses. What types of accommodations are these that Perez requires?

Compare Section 504 and IDEA in their approach to educating students with disabilities.

Alis' parents, and other members of the team, are meeting to outline in writing her special education services. The team is also deciding where those services will be provided. Which step of the IEP process does this represent?

What is the name of the plan that teams develop for those students who have a disability, do not require special education services, but could benefit from accommodations or related services?

Which special education legislation was passed in 1975 to provide access to education for students with disabilities?

List and explain, in one sentence, the eight steps in the IEP process. Select one step and create a mini case (e.g., name of a child, age, gender, grade, etc.) that describes what is happening to the child at that step. Indicate one important point to remember about the step.

List and, in one sentence each, explain the six guiding principles of IDEA. Create a seventh principle that you believe should be added. Explain the rationale for your seventh principle.

This plan for children with disabilities is delivered in natural environments. Some services are provided at a cost to parents or is covered by their insurance. What is this plan?

Juan, a student with intellectual disabilities, will be 17 years of age at his next birthday. What type of plan is his special education teacher developing to address this student's needs as he nears the age of majority?

Mrs. Tempo allows Eric, a student with ADHD, to have extra time to complete his tests. She provides Susan, a student with low vision, a large print test. Mrs. Tempo is making ________ for these students.