Special Needs & Inclusive Education Flashcards
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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that students with disabilities be educated in the:
Answer: Least restrictive environment appropriate to their needs
IDEA mandates that students with disabilities be educated in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) — meaning they should be educated with non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate.
Which accommodation would be MOST appropriate for a student with dyslexia taking a written exam?
Answer: Providing extended time and text-to-speech technology
Extended time and text-to-speech tools address the processing challenges associated with dyslexia without fundamentally altering the content or standards being assessed.
Co-teaching, where a general education and special education teacher share instructional responsibility in the same classroom, is primarily designed to:
Answer: Support students with disabilities within the general education setting
Co-teaching supports inclusive education by placing a special education teacher in the general education classroom to provide individualized support while all students learn together.
A modification for a student with a disability DIFFERS from an accommodation because it:
Answer: Changes the content, standards, or expectations of the assignment
A modification changes WHAT is expected — the content, learning goals, or standards — while an accommodation changes HOW a student accesses or responds without changing the learning expectations.
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an educational framework that advocates for:
Answer: Designing instruction from the outset to be accessible to all learners
UDL proactively designs curriculum and instruction to be accessible and challenging for all learners — building in multiple means of engagement, representation, and action/expression from the start.
Which document legally mandates the specific services, goals, and accommodations for a student with a disability?
Answer: Individual Education Plan (IEP)
The IEP is a legally binding document developed by a team including parents, teachers, and specialists that outlines a student's present levels, annual goals, special education services, and accommodations.