Case Laws 1.0

The IDEA Act stands for:

• International Disability Education Act

• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

• Integrated Developmental Education Act

• Inclusive Disability and Education Act

Which of the following is a common learning disability?

• Dyslexia

• Asthma

• Heart Disease

• Diabetes

Which educational approach involves a team of professionals creating individualized learning strategies for a student with disabilities?

• Whole-class learning

• IEP (Individualized Education Plan)

• General Education

• Group Learning Strategy

What does the term "Inclusion" mean in special education?

• Only students with disabilities can participate in general education classrooms

• Students with disabilities are placed in separate classrooms

• Students with disabilities are integrated into general education classrooms

• Students with disabilities are not allowed to participate in general education classrooms

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

• To assign a general education teacher to the student

• To create a tailored educational plan based on a student’s unique needs

• To help the student transition to higher education

• To assign homework and tests to the student

The term "least restrictive environment" (LRE) refers to:

• Placing students in a segregated special education classroom

• Educating students in a setting as close to their peers without disabilities as possible

What does the term "504 Plan" refer to in special education?

• A plan to provide accommodations for students with disabilities to ensure equal access to education

• A plan for students with severe disabilities who need full-time special education services

What is the primary goal of special education?

• To segregate students with disabilities from their peers

• To make sure students with disabilities receive their grades on time

• To provide students with disabilities the same opportunities as their peers in general education

• To focus only on academic subjects

A child with a hearing impairment would most likely need which of the following as an accommodation?

• Special audio devices or a microphone system in the classroom

• Extra time for physical activities

• Special equipment for writing

• A wheelchair for mobility

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) ensures:

• Only students with severe disabilities can receive special education services

• Students with disabilities are entitled to free and appropriate public education (FAPE)