IDEA
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act - students with disabilities receive a free and appropriate public education
Section 504
Rehabilitation Act ensures equal access to educational opportunities for individuals with disabilities that greatly limit major life activities (1973)
Title III
Language Instruction for English learners (EL’s) and immigrants with federal funding; ensure they attain English proficiency
FAPE
Free and Public Education for students with disabilities; principle of IDEA
LRE
Least Restrictive Environment - students in general ed classes whenever possible; principle of IDEA
Procedural Safeguards
Student and family rights are protected; principle of IDEA
Appropriate Evaluation
Evaluations to identify and address student needs; principle of IDEA
IEP
Custom plan with goals and support for each student; Individualized Education Program; principle of IDEA
Parent and Student Participation
Families and students are involved in decision-making; principle of IDEA
Eligibility under IDEA
13 categories of disability
UDL
Universal Design for Learning - framework for designing flexible learning environments and curricula that provide all students with equitable access to learning opportunities
CEC
Council for Exceptional Children - standards teachers must adhere in order to support all students
LEA
Local Education Agency (school district)
LIEP
Language Instruction Educational Programs (for ELs) focused on vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and cultural context
ESSA
Every Student Succeeds Act
impairment
CDC disability component: something is wrong with the body or mind
activity limitation
CDC disability component: difficulty with tasks such as seeing, hearing, walking or solving problems
participation restrictions
CDC disability component: limitations on everyday activities (working, socializing, recreational activities, etc.)
physical disability/mobility impairment
impedes ability to move around freely
Cultural Diversity
Expressions and practices
Linguistic Diversity
Languages spoken around the world
Structured English Immersion
Els learn English quickly in english-only classes with teachers trained to support EL students
Sheltered English Instruction
Simplified lessons in English
Krashen
Linguistics expert and has five main hypotheses in his second language theory