- 1. Special education is a tailored educational program designed to meet the unique needs of individuals with disabilities. This specialized approach provides personalized support and services to help students with disabilities thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Special education encompasses a wide range of services, including individualized education plans (IEPs), adaptive teaching strategies, assistive technologies, and specialized classroom environments. The goal of special education is to ensure that every student, regardless of their abilities or challenges, has access to a quality education and the opportunity to reach their full potential. Through collaboration with teachers, parents, and specialists, special education aims to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment that empowers students to succeed and overcome barriers to learning.
What legislation ensures that students with disabilities have access to a free appropriate public education?
A) Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) B) No Child Left Behind Act C) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) D) Every Student Succeeds Act
- 2. What does the term 'IEP' stand for in special education?
A) Ignores Educational Progress B) Integrative Education Policy C) Inclusive Educational Placement D) Individualized Education Program
- 3. Which of the following is a common learning disability?
A) Broken arm B) Dyslexia C) Influenza D) Headache
- 4. What is the role of a special education teacher?
A) To avoid working with students with disabilities B) To ignore the needs of students with disabilities C) To provide individualized instruction and support to students with disabilities D) To focus only on the highest achieving students
- 5. What does the term 'FAPE' stand for in special education?
A) Failed Assessment of Pupil Excellence B) Free Appropriate Public Education C) Funding for Advanced Placement Education D) Forgotten Academic Progress Examination
- 6. What is the purpose of a peer support program in special education?
A) To isolate students from their peers B) To discourage social interactions C) To limit opportunities for friendship D) To promote social inclusion and positive interactions for students with disabilities
- 7. What is the purpose of a behavior intervention plan (BIP) in special education?
A) To ignore behavior issues in students B) To address challenging behaviors and support positive behaviors C) To separate students from their peers D) To punish students with disabilities
- 8. What is the purpose of assistive technology in special education?
A) To help students with disabilities access the curriculum and enhance their learning B) To make learning more difficult for students C) To limit students' opportunities for learning D) To replace traditional teaching methods
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