Exceptional Student Education Flashcards
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Under IDEA, which term describes the written document outlining the special education services and supports a student with a disability will receive?
Answer: Individualized Education Program (IEP)
The Individualized Education Program (IEP) is the legally required document under IDEA that outlines goals, services, and accommodations for eligible students with disabilities.
Which federal law governs the education of students with disabilities in public schools from birth through age 21?
Answer: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
IDEA mandates that students with disabilities receive a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE).
The concept of 'Least Restrictive Environment' (LRE) in special education means that students with disabilities should:
Answer: Be educated alongside non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate
LRE requires that students with disabilities are educated with non-disabled peers to the greatest extent appropriate, with supplementary aids and services as needed.
A student demonstrates difficulty with phonological awareness, decoding, and reading fluency despite adequate instruction. This profile is most consistent with which disability category?
Answer: Specific Learning Disability in Reading (Dyslexia)
Deficits in phonological awareness, decoding, and reading fluency despite adequate instruction are hallmark characteristics of a Specific Learning Disability in reading, commonly referred to as dyslexia.
Which of the following is an evidence-based strategy for teaching students with intellectual disabilities new skills by breaking tasks into small, sequential steps?
Answer: Task analysis
Task analysis involves breaking complex skills into small, manageable steps and teaching each step systematically, making it especially effective for students with intellectual disabilities.
A teacher notices a student frequently exhibits disruptive behavior before transitions. According to Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), what is the FIRST step in addressing this behavior?
Answer: Conduct a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)
A Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) identifies the antecedents, behaviors, and consequences to understand the function of the behavior before developing interventions.
Which assessment approach involves observing and evaluating a student's performance on authentic tasks within real learning contexts rather than using standardized tests?
Answer: Performance-based/authentic assessment
Performance-based or authentic assessment evaluates students through real-world tasks and direct observation, capturing skills not easily measured by standardized tests.