EDSP 3750: Final Exam Review

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ADA

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Abbreviation for the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

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early intervention

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Services for children (and families) from birth to 36 months of age.

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ECSE

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Abbreviation for early childhood special education.

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evidence-based practice (EBP)

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Practice based on integration of the best available research evidence with family and professional wisdom and values.

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free appropriate public education (FAPE)

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Designed by Public Law 94-142 to mean special education and related services provided at public expense. Such services are to be described in the individualized education program, appropriate to the child’s individual needs, and meet requirements of the state agency.

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IDEIA

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Abbreviation for Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004.

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individualized education program (IEP)

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A collaborative process that culminates in a written program plan that includes the child’s present level of functioning; specific areas that need special services; annual goals; short-term objectives; services to be provided; and the method of evaluation to be implemented. An individualized education program is required for every child receiving services while P.L. 101-476 is in effect.

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individualized family service plan (IFSP)

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A collaborative process that culminates in a written service plan that includes the child’s present level of functioning; a statement of the family’s concerns, priorities, and resources; measurable results or outcomes expected to be achieved for the child and family; the criteria, procedures, and time lines to determine progress; specific services to be provided; natural environments; dates of service initiation; and name of the service coordinator.

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least restrictive environment (LRE)

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A concept inherent in Public Law 94-142 that requires children with disabilities to be educated with peers without disabilities in general educational settings to the maximum extent appropriate.

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natural environment

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Settings in which children without disabilities naturally participate.