Understanding Special Education

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What is the Response to Intervention (RTI) model?

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A multi-tiered approach to providing support to students, consisting of Tier 1 (universal instruction for all students), Tier 2 (targeted instruction for some students), and Tier 3 (intensive instruction for very few students).

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What are the three tiers of the RTI model?

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Tier 1: Universal instruction for all students; Tier 2: Targeted instruction for some students; Tier 3: Intensive instruction for very few students.

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What is the main characteristic of Tier 1 in the RTI model?

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Regular instruction given to all students.

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What happens to students who fail in Tier 1?

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They receive Tier 2, which includes additional instruction.

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What is the focus of Tier 3 in the RTI model?

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Intensive instruction with accommodations for very few students.

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What are the aspects for comparison between Regular Education and Special Education?

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Admission, Curriculum, Lesson Planning, Instructional Materials, Class Size, Accommodations, Modifications, Related Services, Pedagogy.

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What is the admission process for Regular Education?

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Entrance examination and norm-based requirements.

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How is the curriculum in Special Education different from Regular Education?

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Special Education has a modified curriculum aimed at developing skills to maximize potential.

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What is the difference in lesson planning between Regular Ed and Special Ed?

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Regular Ed follows a standard for the whole class, while Special Ed is individualized based on the child's IEP.

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What types of instructional materials are used in Regular Education?

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Mostly two-dimensional materials.