Understanding Special Education

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What is Special Education?

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A service designed to help students with specific educational needs achieve their greatest possible personal self-sufficiency and potentials in their present and future environments.

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What is Inclusive Education?

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The practice in which different and diverse students learn side by side in the same classroom, meant for all learners.

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What does R.A. 11650 mandate?

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All public schools nationwide are required to identify learners with special needs and provide them with free basic and quality education.

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What is People First Language?

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A polite/non-offensive way of addressing persons with disabilities by addressing the person first before the condition.

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What is the difference between Impairment, Disability, and Handicap?

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Impairment refers to damaged body parts, Disability refers to ability limitations, and Handicap refers to problems in participating in society.

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What are the three types of interventions in Special Education?

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1. Preventive intervention 2. Remedial intervention 3. Compensatory intervention.

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What is the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)?

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Children with disabilities are educated with children who are not disabled to the maximum extent appropriate.

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What are the placement options in the Least Restrictive Environment?

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Exclusion, Segregation, Integration, Mainstreaming, Inclusion.

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What can be adjusted in accommodations?

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Pacing, teaching strategies, groupings, instructional materials, exams and quizzes, assignments, projects, and environment.

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What can be adjusted in modifications?

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Lesson objectives, curriculum, and grading system.