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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
| Description: The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a federal law that ensures students with disabilities have access to a free and appropriate public education (FAPE). This quiz will test your knowledge of IDEA. | |
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What is the purpose of IDEA?
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To ensure students with disabilities have access to a free and appropriate public education (FAPE).
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To provide financial assistance to families of students with disabilities.
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To train teachers and other professionals who work with students with disabilities.
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To conduct research on the causes and prevention of disabilities.
IDEA is a federal law that ensures students with disabilities have access to a free and appropriate public education (FAPE). It provides funding for special education services and supports, and it requires schools to develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) for students with disabilities.
What are the six categories of disability under IDEA?
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Autism, Deaf-blindness, Emotional disturbance, Hearing impairment, Intellectual disability, Multiple disabilities, Orthopedic impairment, Other health impairment, Specific learning disability, Speech or language impairment, Traumatic brain injury, Visual impairment
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Autism, Deaf-blindness, Emotional disturbance, Hearing impairment, Intellectual disability, Multiple disabilities, Orthopedic impairment, Specific learning disability, Speech or language impairment, Traumatic brain injury, Visual impairment
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Autism, Deaf-blindness, Emotional disturbance, Hearing impairment, Intellectual disability, Multiple disabilities, Orthopedic impairment, Other health impairment, Specific learning disability, Speech or language impairment, Visual impairment
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Autism, Deaf-blindness, Emotional disturbance, Hearing impairment, Intellectual disability, Multiple disabilities, Orthopedic impairment, Other health impairment, Speech or language impairment, Traumatic brain injury, Visual impairment
The six categories of disability under IDEA are: Autism, Deaf-blindness, Emotional disturbance, Hearing impairment, Intellectual disability, Multiple disabilities, Orthopedic impairment, Other health impairment, Specific learning disability, Speech or language impairment, Traumatic brain injury, Visual impairment.
What is an IEP?
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A written document that describes a student's educational needs and how those needs will be met.
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A plan for how a student will be evaluated for special education services.
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A report that summarizes a student's academic progress.
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A list of accommodations and modifications that a student will receive in the classroom.
An IEP is a written document that describes a student's educational needs and how those needs will be met. It is developed by a team of people, including the student's parents, teachers, and other professionals, and it is reviewed and updated annually.
What is the role of the parent in the IEP process?
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To attend IEP meetings and participate in the development of the IEP.
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To provide information about their child's strengths and needs.
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To consent to the IEP.
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All of the above.
The parent is an important member of the IEP team. They have the right to attend IEP meetings, participate in the development of the IEP, provide information about their child's strengths and needs, and consent to the IEP.
What is the role of the teacher in the IEP process?
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To develop and implement the IEP.
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To provide instruction and support to the student.
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To monitor the student's progress and make adjustments to the IEP as needed.
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All of the above.
The teacher is responsible for developing and implementing the IEP, providing instruction and support to the student, and monitoring the student's progress and making adjustments to the IEP as needed.
What is the role of the school district in the IEP process?
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To provide a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) to students with disabilities.
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To develop and implement policies and procedures for the identification, evaluation, and placement of students with disabilities.
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To provide training and support to teachers and other professionals who work with students with disabilities.
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All of the above.
The school district is responsible for providing a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) to students with disabilities, developing and implementing policies and procedures for the identification, evaluation, and placement of students with disabilities, and providing training and support to teachers and other professionals who work with students with disabilities.
What is the role of the state in the IEP process?
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To develop and implement policies and procedures for the identification, evaluation, and placement of students with disabilities.
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To provide funding for special education services and supports.
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To monitor school districts' compliance with IDEA.
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All of the above.
The state is responsible for developing and implementing policies and procedures for the identification, evaluation, and placement of students with disabilities, providing funding for special education services and supports, and monitoring school districts' compliance with IDEA.
What is the role of the federal government in the IEP process?
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To provide funding for special education services and supports.
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To develop and implement policies and procedures for the identification, evaluation, and placement of students with disabilities.
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To monitor states' compliance with IDEA.
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All of the above.
The federal government is responsible for providing funding for special education services and supports, developing and implementing policies and procedures for the identification, evaluation, and placement of students with disabilities, and monitoring states' compliance with IDEA.
What is the least restrictive environment (LRE) for a student with a disability?
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The setting that is most similar to the general education classroom.
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The setting that is most appropriate for the student's individual needs.
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The setting that is least expensive for the school district.
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The setting that is most convenient for the student's family.
The least restrictive environment (LRE) for a student with a disability is the setting that is most similar to the general education classroom. This means that students with disabilities should be placed in general education classrooms whenever possible, with the appropriate supports and services.
What is the purpose of a transition plan?
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To help students with disabilities prepare for life after high school.
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To help students with disabilities transition from one school to another.
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To help students with disabilities transition from one grade to another.
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To help students with disabilities transition from one classroom to another.
The purpose of a transition plan is to help students with disabilities prepare for life after high school. This may include helping students to develop skills for independent living, employment, and postsecondary education.
When should a transition plan be developed?
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At the beginning of the student's junior year of high school.
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At the beginning of the student's senior year of high school.
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At the beginning of the student's last year of school.
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At the beginning of the student's first year of college.
A transition plan should be developed at the beginning of the student's junior year of high school. This will give the student and their team time to develop a plan that meets their individual needs.
What should a transition plan include?
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A statement of the student's present levels of performance.
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A statement of the student's goals for the future.
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A description of the services and supports that the student will need to achieve their goals.
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All of the above.
A transition plan should include a statement of the student's present levels of performance, a statement of the student's goals for the future, and a description of the services and supports that the student will need to achieve their goals.
Who is responsible for developing a transition plan?
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The student's IEP team.
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The student's parents.
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The student's teachers.
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The student's counselor.
The student's IEP team is responsible for developing a transition plan. This team includes the student, the student's parents, the student's teachers, and other professionals who work with the student.
What is the purpose of a due process hearing?
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To resolve disputes between parents and school districts regarding the identification, evaluation, or placement of a student with a disability.
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To determine whether a student is eligible for special education services.
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To develop an IEP for a student with a disability.
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To review a student's progress in special education.
The purpose of a due process hearing is to resolve disputes between parents and school districts regarding the identification, evaluation, or placement of a student with a disability.
Who can request a due process hearing?
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The parents of a student with a disability.
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The school district.
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The student.
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An advocate for the student.
The parents of a student with a disability can request a due process hearing.
What is the role of the hearing officer in a due process hearing?
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To listen to the evidence and make a decision.
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To mediate the dispute between the parents and the school district.
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To develop an IEP for the student.
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To review the student's progress in special education.
The role of the hearing officer in a due process hearing is to listen to the evidence and make a decision.