Sinclair's Special Education Laws

What does IEP stand for?

• Institutional Education Program

• Inclusive Education Plan

• Individualized Education Program

• International Education Program

Which law provides protection against discrimination for individuals with disabilities in programs receiving federal financial assistance?

• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

• The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

• The Civil Rights Act of 1964

• The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

What does FAPE stand for?

• Federal Aid for Public Education

• Fair Access to Public Education

• Free Appropriate Public Education

• Full Access to Private Education

Which principle states that students with disabilities should be educated to the maximum extent appropriate with students without disabilities?

• Principle of Exclusion

• Principle of Segregation

• Principle of Inclusion

• Principle of Discrimination

What is dyslexia?

• Dyslexia is a disorder that only affects reading skills.

• Dyslexia is a temporary condition that can be easily cured.

• Dyslexia is a condition that only affects children.

• Dyslexia is a learning disorder that affects reading, writing, and spelling skills.

Who is responsible for developing an IEP for a student with disabilities?

• The student's classmates

• The student's parents

• The student's teacher

• A team of professionals

Which law requires schools to provide appropriate accommodations and support services to students with disabilities?

• No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)

• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

What is the purpose of an IEP?

• The purpose of an IEP is to provide specialized instruction and support for students with disabilities.

• The purpose of an IEP is to identify gifted students.

• The purpose of an IEP is to exclude students with disabilities from mainstream education.

• The purpose of an IEP is to provide extra homework for students with disabilities.

Which law prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in employment, public services, and public accommodations?

• Equal Employment Opportunity Act

• Fair Housing Act

• Civil Rights Act

• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

What is the most common learning disability?

• ADHD

• Autism

• Down Syndrome

• Dyslexia