D635 EXAM STUDY GUIDE
IDEA - Answer -individualizes with disabilities act. a federal law that helps students with
disabilities receive the support they need to succeed in school
FAPE - Answer -free and appropriate public education. a principle of IDEA that
guarantees that students with disabilities can access educational services that are
tailored to their needs without incurring costs
IEP - Answer -individualized education program. personalized plans outlining
educational goals and support services for each student with a disability
LRE - Answer -least restrictive environment. a principle of IDEA that aims to include
students with disabilities in general education classrooms to the maximum extent
feasible
13 eligibility categories under IDEA - Answer -eligibility for special education services
under the IDEA depends on whether the child's condition adversely impacts their
education and falls within one of the 13 specific eligibility categories outlined by the law
inclusive classrooms - Answer -classrooms that cater to all learning needs by
employing various teaching strategies; an approach that not only tailors teaching for
individual learners but also fosters a sense of belonging
differentiated instruction - Answer -adjusting teaching methods to meet individual
student needs
UDL - Answer -universal design for learning. an educational framework for designing
flexible learning environments and curricula that provide all students equitable access to
learning opportunities
roles and responsibilities of gen ed teachers - Answer -a variety of duties to ensure
compliance with legal mandates and effectively support students with disabilities in
inclusive classroom settings
CEC - Answer -council for exceptional children standards for professional practice.
standards teachers must adhere to in order to support all students effectively
roles and responsibilities of sped teachers - Answer -use evidence, instructional data,
research, and professional knowledge to inform practice and advocate for professional
conditions and resources that will enhance learning outcomes for individuals with
exceptionalities
, section 504 - Answer -a civil rights law that ensures that students with disabilities have
equal access to education; prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in
any program or activity that receives federal financial assistance
504 plan - Answer -a plan that provides accommodations and supports that remove
barriers to learning and ensure equal access to education for students with disabilities
accommodations - Answer -changes or supports that help students access the same
learning material and complete the same assignments as their peers
modifications - Answer -changes to the content and skills that students are expected to
learn or master
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 - Answer -schools receiving federal funds
must ensure equal educational access and provide reasonable accommodations for
students with disabilities
Title III - Answer -federal legislation that focuses on EL acquisition to support academic
success for ELs
English Learners - Answer -individuals who are learning English as a second language
and have varying levels of proficiency in English and may need additional support to
access curriculum
gen ed classroom with support - Answer -a student that spends the entire school day in
a general education classroom but receives additional support (tutoring, aides,
technology, accommodations)
partial mainstream/inclusion classroom - Answer -a student splits their time between a
gen ed classroom and sped setting. might receive individual or small-group instruction
or receive certain services
sped class - Answer -students participate in a specialized instructional program tailored
to their specific learning needs
specialized program outside of the school district - Answer -placing a student in a
program outside the local school district, such as private schools, residential programs,
or hospital programs
limited English proficiency - Answer -students with language barriers that can hinder
their academic progress
immigrant children and youth - Answer -individuals age 3-21, not born in any U.S state,
not attending school for 3 years
IDEA - Answer -individualizes with disabilities act. a federal law that helps students with
disabilities receive the support they need to succeed in school
FAPE - Answer -free and appropriate public education. a principle of IDEA that
guarantees that students with disabilities can access educational services that are
tailored to their needs without incurring costs
IEP - Answer -individualized education program. personalized plans outlining
educational goals and support services for each student with a disability
LRE - Answer -least restrictive environment. a principle of IDEA that aims to include
students with disabilities in general education classrooms to the maximum extent
feasible
13 eligibility categories under IDEA - Answer -eligibility for special education services
under the IDEA depends on whether the child's condition adversely impacts their
education and falls within one of the 13 specific eligibility categories outlined by the law
inclusive classrooms - Answer -classrooms that cater to all learning needs by
employing various teaching strategies; an approach that not only tailors teaching for
individual learners but also fosters a sense of belonging
differentiated instruction - Answer -adjusting teaching methods to meet individual
student needs
UDL - Answer -universal design for learning. an educational framework for designing
flexible learning environments and curricula that provide all students equitable access to
learning opportunities
roles and responsibilities of gen ed teachers - Answer -a variety of duties to ensure
compliance with legal mandates and effectively support students with disabilities in
inclusive classroom settings
CEC - Answer -council for exceptional children standards for professional practice.
standards teachers must adhere to in order to support all students effectively
roles and responsibilities of sped teachers - Answer -use evidence, instructional data,
research, and professional knowledge to inform practice and advocate for professional
conditions and resources that will enhance learning outcomes for individuals with
exceptionalities
, section 504 - Answer -a civil rights law that ensures that students with disabilities have
equal access to education; prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in
any program or activity that receives federal financial assistance
504 plan - Answer -a plan that provides accommodations and supports that remove
barriers to learning and ensure equal access to education for students with disabilities
accommodations - Answer -changes or supports that help students access the same
learning material and complete the same assignments as their peers
modifications - Answer -changes to the content and skills that students are expected to
learn or master
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 - Answer -schools receiving federal funds
must ensure equal educational access and provide reasonable accommodations for
students with disabilities
Title III - Answer -federal legislation that focuses on EL acquisition to support academic
success for ELs
English Learners - Answer -individuals who are learning English as a second language
and have varying levels of proficiency in English and may need additional support to
access curriculum
gen ed classroom with support - Answer -a student that spends the entire school day in
a general education classroom but receives additional support (tutoring, aides,
technology, accommodations)
partial mainstream/inclusion classroom - Answer -a student splits their time between a
gen ed classroom and sped setting. might receive individual or small-group instruction
or receive certain services
sped class - Answer -students participate in a specialized instructional program tailored
to their specific learning needs
specialized program outside of the school district - Answer -placing a student in a
program outside the local school district, such as private schools, residential programs,
or hospital programs
limited English proficiency - Answer -students with language barriers that can hinder
their academic progress
immigrant children and youth - Answer -individuals age 3-21, not born in any U.S state,
not attending school for 3 years
