Learning Guide 2025-2026 latest update
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) - correct answer ✔✔A federal law that helps
students with disabilities receive the support they need to succeed in school
Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) - correct answer ✔✔A principle of IDEA that
guarantees that students with disabilities can access educational services that are tailored to
their needs without incurring costs
Individualized education programs (IEPs) - correct answer ✔✔personalized plans outlining
educational goals and support services for each student with a disability
Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) - correct answer ✔✔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 - correct 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 - correct answer ✔✔Classrooms that cater to all learning styles by
employing various teaching strategies; and approach that not only Taylor is teaching for
individual learners but also foster is a sense of belonging and acceptance among all students
General education classroom with support - correct answer ✔✔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
, Partial mainstream/inclusion classroom - correct answer ✔✔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
Special education class - correct answer ✔✔students participate in a specialized instructional
program tailored to their specific learning needs
Specialized program outside of the school district - correct answer ✔✔placing a student in a
program outside the local school district, such as private schools, residential programs, or
hospital programs
Differentiated Instruction - correct answer ✔✔Adjusting teaching methods to meet individual
student needs
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) - correct answer ✔✔An educational framework for
designing flexible learning environments and curricula that provide all students- including those
with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds- equitable access to learning opportunities
Roles and responsibilities of general education teachers - correct answer ✔✔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
Council for exceptional children standards for professional practice - correct answer
✔✔Standards teachers must adhere to in order to support all students effectively
Roles and responsibilities of special education teachers - correct answer ✔✔a variety of duties
and expectations 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