Education Assessments,
Legal Principles &
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,What is required for an appropriate Evaluations must be conducted by a team of
evaluation under IDEA? knowledgeable evaluators using sound materials
and procedures on a non-discriminatory basis.
What does the Least Restrictive Placement in a general education setting and
Environment (LRE) principle exploring alternatives to enable participation in the
emphasize? general classroom.
What is the role of parent Parents must be members of any group that makes
participation in the special education decisions regarding the placement and LRE of their
process according to IDEA? child.
What are procedural safeguards in Measures established to help parents and students
the context of IDEA? enforce their rights under federal law.
What is the initial evaluation process The process used to determine if a child has a
in special education? disability as defined by IDEA.
What does Response to Intervention A multi-tiered approach to the early identification
(RtI) refer to? and support of students with learning and behavior
needs.
What is the purpose of child-find To identify children who may need special
screening? education services.
What does Extended School Year Services provided to children with disabilities
(ESY) refer to? beyond the standard school year to prevent
regression.
, What is meant by accommodations in Changes that help a student access the curriculum
the context of special education? and demonstrate learning without altering the
content.
What are modifications in special Changes made to the curriculum or assessments
education? that alter the standard expectations for a student.
What is the importance of technology To provide alternative means of assessment and
in special education assessments? support for students with disabilities.
What is curriculum-based An assessment method that evaluates a student's
assessment? performance based on the curriculum they are
being taught.
What is the reevaluation process in A process conducted every three years to
special education? determine if a student's disability category is
appropriate and if they still need services.
What is the significance of informed It is required before conducting evaluations for
parent consent in the evaluation special education eligibility.
process?
What does the term 'culturally and Children who come from different cultural and
linguistically diverse' refer to in language backgrounds that may affect their
assessments? assessment results.
What is the role of the IEP team? To develop, review, and revise the IEP for a student
with a disability.