Early Childhood Education Special Needs and Individualized Education Programs Flashcards
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Which framework uses a multi-tiered approach to provide early, systematic assistance to struggling learners before formal special education referral?
Answer: Response to Intervention (RTI)
RTI uses a tiered support model — moving from universal instruction to increasingly intensive interventions — to identify and support students with learning difficulties.
A teacher provides extended time on tests and preferential seating for a student with ADHD. These are examples of:
Answer: Accommodations for the student
Accommodations change how a student accesses content or demonstrates learning without altering the content or expectations themselves.
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is best described as:
Answer: A proactive approach to curriculum design that provides multiple means of engagement, representation, and action/expression
UDL is a research-based framework that proactively removes barriers by offering flexible learning options benefiting all learners, not just those with disabilities.
When a child turns 3 and becomes eligible for preschool special education services under IDEA Part B, what is the transition process from early intervention called?
Answer: Part C to Part B Transition
The transition from IDEA Part C (early intervention, birth–3) to Part B (preschool/school-age services) is a formal process that must begin at least 90 days before the child's third birthday.
A multidisciplinary evaluation team determines that a kindergartener does NOT qualify for special education services. What is the next appropriate step for the classroom teacher?
Answer: Continue to monitor the child and implement general education interventions and supports
Even when a child does not qualify for special education, the teacher should continue monitoring progress and implementing differentiated general education supports.
Which assessment approach observes and records a child's typical behavior and performance in natural settings over time to inform special education eligibility?
Answer: Portfolio and authentic assessment
Portfolio and authentic assessment captures a child's actual work and behavior in natural contexts, providing a comprehensive picture that complements formal testing for eligibility determination.
Under IDEA, parents who disagree with the school's evaluation or placement decision have the right to:
Answer: Request an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) at public expense
IDEA's procedural safeguards give parents the right to request an IEE conducted by a qualified examiner who is not employed by the school district, paid at public expense.