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The Role of Disability in Education Policy and Reform

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the role of disability in education policy and reform. It covers topics such as the history of disability rights in education, current policies and practices, and the challenges and opportunities facing students with disabilities.
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What was the name of the landmark Supreme Court case that established the right of students with disabilities to a free and appropriate public education?

  1. Brown v. Board of Education

  2. Plessy v. Ferguson

  3. Mills v. Board of Education of the District of Columbia

  4. Olmstead v. L.C.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mills v. Board of Education of the District of Columbia was a 1972 Supreme Court case in which the Court ruled that students with disabilities have a right to a free and appropriate public education.

What is the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)?

  1. A federal law that ensures that students with disabilities have access to a free and appropriate public education.

  2. A state law that provides funding for special education programs.

  3. A non-profit organization that advocates for the rights of students with disabilities.

  4. A research center that studies the needs of students with disabilities.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

IDEA is a federal law that ensures that students with disabilities have access to a free and appropriate public education. It was first enacted in 1975 and has been reauthorized several times since then.

What is the purpose of an Individualized Education Program (IEP)?

  1. To outline the student's present levels of performance.

  2. To set annual goals for the student.

  3. To describe the special education and related services that the student will receive.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An IEP is a written document that outlines the student's present levels of performance, sets annual goals for the student, and describes the special education and related services that the student will receive.

What is the least restrictive environment (LRE) for a student with a disability?

  1. A regular classroom with no special services.

  2. A regular classroom with some special services.

  3. A special education classroom.

  4. A residential treatment center.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The LRE for a student with a disability is the regular classroom with some special services, such as resource room support or assistive technology.

What are some of the challenges facing students with disabilities in education?

  1. Discrimination and prejudice.

  2. Lack of access to appropriate educational resources.

  3. Low expectations from teachers and administrators.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Students with disabilities face a number of challenges in education, including discrimination and prejudice, lack of access to appropriate educational resources, and low expectations from teachers and administrators.

What are some of the opportunities for students with disabilities in education?

  1. Access to a free and appropriate public education.

  2. The opportunity to learn in a supportive and inclusive environment.

  3. The opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Students with disabilities have the opportunity to access a free and appropriate public education, learn in a supportive and inclusive environment, and participate in extracurricular activities.

What can be done to improve the education of students with disabilities?

  1. Increase funding for special education programs.

  2. Provide more training for teachers and administrators on how to work with students with disabilities.

  3. Create more inclusive school environments.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

To improve the education of students with disabilities, we need to increase funding for special education programs, provide more training for teachers and administrators, and create more inclusive school environments.

What is the role of parents in the education of their child with a disability?

  1. To advocate for their child's rights.

  2. To work with the school to develop an appropriate IEP.

  3. To monitor their child's progress and make sure that they are receiving the services they need.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Parents play a vital role in the education of their child with a disability. They can advocate for their child's rights, work with the school to develop an appropriate IEP, and monitor their child's progress to make sure that they are receiving the services they need.

What is the role of the community in the education of students with disabilities?

  1. To provide support for families of children with disabilities.

  2. To advocate for policies that support the education of students with disabilities.

  3. To create inclusive opportunities for students with disabilities.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The community plays an important role in the education of students with disabilities. It can provide support for families of children with disabilities, advocate for policies that support the education of students with disabilities, and create inclusive opportunities for students with disabilities.

What is the future of education for students with disabilities?

  1. More inclusive schools.

  2. More individualized education programs.

  3. More opportunities for students with disabilities to participate in extracurricular activities.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The future of education for students with disabilities is bright. We are moving towards more inclusive schools, more individualized education programs, and more opportunities for students with disabilities to participate in extracurricular activities.

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