To ensure that students with disabilities have equal access to educational opportunities.

To provide students with disabilities with specialized instruction and support.

To promote the inclusion of students with disabilities in general education classrooms.

To advocate for the rights of students with disabilities.

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)

A general education classroom with appropriate supports and accommodations.

A special education classroom in the same school building as the general education classrooms.

A special education classroom in a separate school building.

A residential treatment facility.

To outline the student's present levels of performance and educational needs.

To specify the goals and objectives for the student's education.

To describe the services and supports that the student will receive.

All of the above.

To outline the child's present levels of performance and educational needs.

To specify the goals and objectives for the child's development.

To describe the services and supports that the child and family will receive.

All of the above.

The overrepresentation of students from certain racial and ethnic groups in special education programs.

The underrepresentation of students from certain racial and ethnic groups in special education programs.

The difference in the percentage of students from different racial and ethnic groups who are identified as having a disability.

The difference in the percentage of students from different racial and ethnic groups who are placed in special education programs.

Bias in assessment and identification practices.

Lack of access to early intervention services.

Inadequate funding for special education programs.

All of the above.

Using culturally responsive teaching practices.

Providing professional development for teachers on disability awareness and inclusion.

Involving families in the development and implementation of IEPs.

All of the above.

To ensure that students with disabilities have access to a free and appropriate public education.

To challenge discriminatory practices and policies.

To raise awareness of the rights of students with disabilities.

All of the above.

Lack of funding for special education programs.

Bias in assessment and identification practices.

Inadequate professional development for teachers on disability awareness and inclusion.

All of the above.