Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Flashcard

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What is the main purpose of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)?

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To ensure students with disabilities receive a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)

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Which of the following is NOT one of the six pillars of IDEA?
Least Restrictive Environment (LRE),
Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE),
Mandatory Medication,
Individualized Education Program (IEP)

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Mandatory Medication

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What does the acronym FAPE stand for?

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Free Appropriate Public Education

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What is the role of an Individualized Education Program (IEP)?

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To describe the student's present levels of academic achievement and functional performance.

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What is the significance of the 'Least Restrictive Environment' (LRE) in IDEA?

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It requires students with disabilities to be educated with nondisabled students to the maximum extent appropriate.

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What is the purpose of transition services under IDEA?

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To prepare students with disabilities for post-school activities

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Which act was replaced by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in 1990? Options: Americans with Disabilities Act, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Education for All Handicapped Children Act, No Child Left Behind Act

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Education for All Handicapped Children Act