Principles of IDEA Quiz

What does IDEA stand for?

• Individuals with Disabilities Education Authorization

• Individuals with Disabilities Education Association

• Individuals with Disabilities Education Assessment

• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

What is the main purpose of IDEA?

• To outline state standards

• To protect students in all states

• To govern special education

• To provide free public education

What is the first principle of IDEA?

• Free and appropriate public education

• Appropriate evaluation

• Least restrictive environment

• Individualized education program

What does 'appropriate' mean in the context of IDEA?

• Accommodating students with disabilities

• Providing services based on individual student needs

• Lowering the standards to meet the needs of special education students

• Meeting the state standards for special education students

What should be included in an IEP?

• Individualized education program and measurable goals

• Measurable goals and accommodations

• Accommodations and reevaluation

• Cultural bias and reevaluation

What does LRE stand for?

• Limited Resource Environment

• Least Restrictive Environment

• Legal Rights Enforcement

• Learning Resource Exchange

What does LRE mean in the context of IDEA?

• Educating students with their non-disabled peers

• Providing specialized education for students with disabilities

• Excluding students with disabilities from general education classes

• Lowering the standards for students with disabilities

How often should an IEP be reviewed?

• Every school year

• Every three years

• Every semester

• Only when requested by the parent

Who is responsible for developing an IEP?

• The student's parents or guardians

• The special education teacher

• A team of professionals including teachers, parents, and specialists

• The school principal

What role do parents play in the IEP process?

• They have no role

• They can provide input but do not make decisions

• They are equal members of the IEP team

• They are responsible for writing the IEP