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a federal law that helps students with disabilities receive the support they need to
succeed in school - Answer-Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
A principle of IDEA that guarantees that students with disabilities can access
educational services that are tailored to their needs without incurring cost -
Answer-Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)
Personalized plans outlining educational goals and support services for each
student with a disability - Answer-Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
a principle of IDEA that aims to include students with disabilities in general
education classrooms to the maximum extent feasible - Answer-Least Restrictive
Environment (LRE)
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 - Answer-13 Eligibility Categories
Under IDEA
, a student splits their time between a general education classroom and a special
education setting; they may receive individual or small-group instruction in a
separate classroom or be pulled out of class for certain services while spending
most of their day in the general education setting - Answer-Partial
Mainstream/Inclusion Classroom
students participate in a specialized instructional program tailored to their specific
learning needs - Answer-Special Education Class
Placing a student in a program outside the local school district, such as private
schools, residential programs, or hospital programs - Answer-Specialized Program
Outside of the School District
Adjusting teaching methods to meet individual student needs - Answer-
Differentiated Instruction
Classrooms that cater to all learning styles by employing various teaching
strategies; an approach that not only tailors teaching for individual learners but
also fosters a sense of belonging and acceptance among all students - Answer-
Inclusive Classrooms
A student spends the entire school day in a general education classroom but
receives additional support and services such as tutoring, assistance from aides,