ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT Answers
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act a federal law that helps students with disabilities receive the support they need to
(IDEA) succeed in school
free and appropriate public education a principle of IDEA that guarantees that students with disabilities can access
(FAPE) educational services that are tailored to their needs without incurring costs
, personalized plans outlining educational goals and support services for each
Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
student with a disability
a principle of IDEA that aims to include students with disabilities in general education
least restrictive environment (LRE)
classrooms to the maximum extent feasible
eligibility for special education services under the IDEA depends on whether the
13 eligibility categories under IDEA child's condition adversely impacts their education and falls within one of the 13
specific eligibility categories outlined by the law
classrooms that cater to all learning needs by employing various teaching strategies;
inclusive classrooms an approach that not only tailors teaching for individual learners but also fosters a
sense of belonging and acceptance among all students
a student spends the entire school day in a general education classroom but
general education classroom with support receives additional support and services such as tutoring, assistance from aides,
specialized technology, related services, or accommodations
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
partial mainstream/inclusion classroom
separate classroom or be pulled out of class for certain services while spending
most of their day in the general education setting
students participate in a specialized instructional program tailored to their specific
special education class
learning needs
specialized program outside of the school placing a student in a program outside the local school district, such as private
district schools, residential programs, or hospital programs
differentiated instruction adjusting teaching methods to meet individual student needs
An educational framework for designing flexible learning environments and curricula
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) that provide all students—including those with various cultural and linguistic
backgrounds—equitable access to learning opportunities
a variety of duties and expectations placed on general educators to ensure
roles and responsibilities of general
compliance with legal mandates and effectively support students with disabilities in
education teachers
inclusive classroom settings
Council for Exceptional Children's standards teachers must adhere to in order to support all students effectively
Standards for Professional Practice
a variety of duties and expectations placed on special education teachers to use
roles and responsibilities of special evidence, instructional data, research, and professional knowledge to inform
education teachers practice and advocate for professional conditions and resources that will enhance
learning outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities
a civil rights law that ensures that students with disabilities have equal access to
Section 504 education; prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in any program
or activity that receives federal financial assistance
a plan that provides accommodations and supports that remove barriers to learning
504 plan
and ensure equal access to education for students with disabilities
changes or supports that help students access the same learning materials and
accommodations
complete the same assignments as their peers
modifications changes to the content and skills that students are expected to learn or master
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of schools receiving federal funds must ensure equal educational access and provide
1973 reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities
federal legislation that focuses explicitly on English language acquisition to support
Title III
academic success for ELs