OAE Special Education Flashcards
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Which section of the IEP describes what the student can currently do academically and functionally?
Answer: Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP)
The PLAAFP section establishes the baseline from which measurable annual goals are written and drives all IEP decisions.
When writing IEP goals, which acronym helps ensure goals are well-constructed?
Answer: SMART
SMART goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound, ensuring IEP objectives are clear and trackable.
An Intervention Specialist modifies a test by reducing the number of answer choices from 4 to 2. This is a:
Answer: Modification
Reducing content complexity or quantity changes the standard being assessed, making it a modification rather than an accommodation.
Co-teaching where one teacher leads instruction while the other circulates and supports individual students is called:
Answer: One teach, one support (assist)
In the 'one teach, one support' model, one teacher leads whole-class instruction while the other provides targeted assistance to students who need it.
Which behavior management strategy is most aligned with positive behavioral supports for students with disabilities?
Answer: Identifying the function of behavior and teaching replacement behaviors
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) focuses on understanding the function of behavior and explicitly teaching positive replacement behaviors.
Under IDEA, how often must an IEP be reviewed at minimum?
Answer: Annually
IDEA requires that each student's IEP be reviewed and revised at least once per year to ensure goals remain appropriate.