- What is the IQ cut-off for Mild Cognitive Impairment?
50-69
- What does full inclusion encompass?
full inclusion has been defined as “the practice of educating students with moderate and severe disabilities alongside their chronological age peers with disabilities in general classrooms within their home neighborhood schools” (p. 15). Full inclusion encompasses social and physical integration into activities that occur in school that are educational, recreational, and social. Inclusion, as opposed to full inclusion, refers to the “placement of special education students in general education settings”
- Culture is
shared norms, values, beliefs, and behaviors that are followed or expected by a group of people
- Ethnicity is
shared genealogy and or norms between groups of people
- Race is
biological characteristics shared from genetic similarities
- What is Cultural Competence and why is it important in special education?
the awareness of one’s own cultural identity and the ability to learn about other cultural backgrounds and use this information to improve teaching practices. Researchers have demonstrated that students who are minorities, those with disabilities, and those with low socioeconomic status are less likely to graduate high school, more likely to be overrepresented in special education, and less likely to have access to qualified teachers and academic programs. understanding one’s own biases can help ensure that all children receive an equal opportunity to learn in special education classrooms.
- What are the typical educational outcomes for minority, disabled, and poor students?
Understanding the realities of many minority families is also important. Researchers have demonstrated that students who are minorities, those with disabilities, and those with low socioeconomic status are less likely to graduate high school, more likely to be overrepresented in special education, and less likely to have access to qualified teachers and academic programs
- What are Funds of knowledge and why are they important?
funds of knowledge examine cultural differences as a resource rather than a deficit to enrich instruction. acknowledging the differences of others and using those differences to ultimately provide instruction in a culturally responsive manner, that is, seeking to make relevant connections between the students and the content being presented. These relevant connections can be identified as funds of knowledge
- What is a first step in being able to positively interact and learn from others from different backgrounds and cultures?
“The awareness of one’s own assumptions, prejudices, and stereotypes is a first step to be able to positively interact and learn from others”
- What are the key elements for establishing meaningful relationships with diverse families?
Self-awareness,trust, communication and meaningful involvement, tactfulness, advocacy and social justice
- According to Turnbull et al. (2015), what does trust involve?
Trust involves being reliable, believing in yourself and others, using sound judgment, and exercising confidentiality
- What are the three components of communication?
Form, context, and function
- What is receptive communication?
Receptive communication is the comprehension of someone else’s communication and may be unobservable
- What is expressive communication?
Expressive communication is the production of a communication act such as showing someone a picture, moving toward a desired object, or asking about the day’s schedule.
- What are some examples of receptive communication?
Listening in silence, answering questions
- What are the two main types of augmentative and alternative communication systems?
aided and unaided
- Who is involved on the MET and what are their roles?
a local education agency (LEA) representative, at least one special education teacher, at least one general education teacher (if the child is or may be participating in the general education environment), someone who can interpret the assessment results, related service providers as requested by the parents or agency (e.g., occupational therapist, physical therapist, speech–language pathologist), parents or guardians, and student
- When does Transition planning begin according to IDEA?
16 years old
- What is an evidence-based practice shown to increase student self-determination and in-school and post-school outcomes?
all students should be invited to participate in their education planning meetings, as self-directed IEPs are an evidence-based practice shown to increase student self-determination and increase in-school and postschool outcomes
What 4 things do teachers need to develop effective IEPs
? (1) knowledge of the federal and state regulations for IEPs, (2) understanding of general curriculum alignment and alternate assessments, (3) guidelines for developing a standards-based IEP, and (4) a process for planning for IEP development.
What must be considered when developing the PLAAFP section of the IEP?
“must take into account a child’s present levels of academic achievement and functional performance, and the impact of that child’s disability on his or her involvement and progress in the general education curriculum. The IEP goals must be aligned with grade-level content standards for all children with disabilities.” Additionally, clarification is provided by defining the general education curriculum as “the same curriculum as for nondisabled children.”
What are the essential elements of the IEP?
- Areas of strength and need
- Present level of academic achievement and functional performance
- Measurable annual goals and short-term objectives and how progress will be reported
- Identification of related services and supplementary aids and services
- Extent to which the student will not participate with non-disabled peers
- Date of implementation of services
- Transition plan
- Identification of where special education services will be provided
What is one of the assumptions underlying the requirements of the IEP?
all students will have the opportunity for instruction in the general curriculum as outlined by state standards.
What does IDEA say about inclusion for students with intellectual ability?
language for IEP planning does not assume that students with more severe disabilities will be in separate educational settings, but instead promotes consideration of inclusion in general education settings and with nondisabled student
