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1. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): a federal law that helps students with
disabilities receive the support they need to succeed in school
2. free and appropriate public education (FAPE): a principle of IDEA that guarantees that students
with disabilities can access educational services that are tailored to their needs without incurring costs
3. Individualized Education Programs (IEPs): personalized plans outlining educational goals and
support services for each student with a disability
4. least restrictive environment (LRE): a principle of IDEA that aims to include students with disabilities
in general education classrooms to the maximum extent feasible
5. 13 eligibility categories under IDEA: 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
6. inclusive classrooms: 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 and acceptance
among all students
7. general education classroom with support: a student spends the entire school day in a general
education classroom but receives additional support and services such as tutoring, assistance from aides, specialized
technology, related services, or accommodations
8. partial mainstream/inclusion classroom: 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
9. special education class: students participate in a specialized instructional program tailored to their
specific learning needs
10. specialized program outside of the school district: placing a student in a program outside
the local school district, such as private schools, residential programs, or hospital programs
11. differentiated instruction: adjusting teaching methods to meet individual student needs
12. Universal Design for Learning (UDL): An educational framework for designing flexible learning
environments and curricula that provide all students—including those with various cultural and linguistic back-
grounds—equitable access to learning opportunities
13. roles and responsibilities of general education teachers: a variety of duties and
expectations placed on general educators to ensure compliance with legal mandates and effectively support students
with disabilities in inclusive classroom settings
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14. Council for Exceptional Children's Standards for Professional Practice: standards
teachers must adhere to in order to support all students effectively
15. roles and responsibilities of special education teachers: a variety of duties and expec-
tations placed on special education teachers to 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
16. Section 504: 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
17. 504 plan: a plan that provides accommodations and supports that remove barriers to learning and ensure
equal access to education for students with disabilities
18. accommodations: changes or supports that help students access the same learning materials and com-
plete the same assignments as their peers
19. modifications: changes to the content and skills that students are expected to learn or master
20. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973: schools receiving federal funds must ensure
equal educational access and provide reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities
21. Title III: federal legislation that focuses explicitly on English language acquisition to support academic success
for ELs
22. English Learners (ELs): individuals who are learning English as a second (or third, etc.) language and
thus have varying levels of proficiency in English and may need additional support to access the curriculum
23. limited English proficiency: students with language barriers that can hinder their academic progress
24. immigrant children and youth: individuals who are aged 3-21, were not born in any state in the U.S.,
and have not been attending schools in any state for more than three full academic years
25. Title III Language Instruction for English Learners and Immigrant Students-
: federal legislation that funds support for language instruction educational programs for English learners
26. home language survey: helps determine students needing language support services upon enrollment
27. Language Instruction Educational Programs (LIEP): typically fall under federal laws, such
as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), and state-level education
laws and policies; these programs are structured initiatives designed to facilitate the learning and acquisition of a
particular language, focusing on aspects such as vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and cultural context
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1. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): a federal law that helps students with
disabilities receive the support they need to succeed in school
2. free and appropriate public education (FAPE): a principle of IDEA that guarantees that students
with disabilities can access educational services that are tailored to their needs without incurring costs
3. Individualized Education Programs (IEPs): personalized plans outlining educational goals and
support services for each student with a disability
4. least restrictive environment (LRE): a principle of IDEA that aims to include students with disabilities
in general education classrooms to the maximum extent feasible
5. 13 eligibility categories under IDEA: 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
6. inclusive classrooms: 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 and acceptance
among all students
7. general education classroom with support: a student spends the entire school day in a general
education classroom but receives additional support and services such as tutoring, assistance from aides, specialized
technology, related services, or accommodations
8. partial mainstream/inclusion classroom: 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
9. special education class: students participate in a specialized instructional program tailored to their
specific learning needs
10. specialized program outside of the school district: placing a student in a program outside
the local school district, such as private schools, residential programs, or hospital programs
11. differentiated instruction: adjusting teaching methods to meet individual student needs
12. Universal Design for Learning (UDL): An educational framework for designing flexible learning
environments and curricula that provide all students—including those with various cultural and linguistic back-
grounds—equitable access to learning opportunities
13. roles and responsibilities of general education teachers: a variety of duties and
expectations placed on general educators to ensure compliance with legal mandates and effectively support students
with disabilities in inclusive classroom settings
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14. Council for Exceptional Children's Standards for Professional Practice: standards
teachers must adhere to in order to support all students effectively
15. roles and responsibilities of special education teachers: a variety of duties and expec-
tations placed on special education teachers to 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
16. Section 504: 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
17. 504 plan: a plan that provides accommodations and supports that remove barriers to learning and ensure
equal access to education for students with disabilities
18. accommodations: changes or supports that help students access the same learning materials and com-
plete the same assignments as their peers
19. modifications: changes to the content and skills that students are expected to learn or master
20. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973: schools receiving federal funds must ensure
equal educational access and provide reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities
21. Title III: federal legislation that focuses explicitly on English language acquisition to support academic success
for ELs
22. English Learners (ELs): individuals who are learning English as a second (or third, etc.) language and
thus have varying levels of proficiency in English and may need additional support to access the curriculum
23. limited English proficiency: students with language barriers that can hinder their academic progress
24. immigrant children and youth: individuals who are aged 3-21, were not born in any state in the U.S.,
and have not been attending schools in any state for more than three full academic years
25. Title III Language Instruction for English Learners and Immigrant Students-
: federal legislation that funds support for language instruction educational programs for English learners
26. home language survey: helps determine students needing language support services upon enrollment
27. Language Instruction Educational Programs (LIEP): typically fall under federal laws, such
as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), and state-level education
laws and policies; these programs are structured initiatives designed to facilitate the learning and acquisition of a
particular language, focusing on aspects such as vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and cultural context
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