Intro to Special Education

IDEA is a federal law that defines and regulates special education for children ages 3-21. IDEA stands for...

• Individuals with Dyslexia in Education Act

• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

• Intervention for Disabilities in Education Agency

• Instructional Disorders in Education Act

In 2018-2019, over 7 million public school students in the US received special education services under IDEA.

• True

• False

The majority of students with special needs remain in general education classrooms.

• True

• False

Which of the following strategies are effective ways to support special education students in the general education classroom?

• Use assistive technology

• Provide accommodations & modifications

• Enlist the help of paraprofessionals

• Develop IEPs and 504 plans

• Leverage Universal Design for Learning

Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and 504 plans are the same thing.

• True

• False