SPE 300 MIDTERM REVIEW

Which national policy goal refers to the right of students with disabilities to have an equal chance to benefit​ from, and make progress​ in, school?

• Equal Opportunity

• Independent Living

• Economic Self-Sufficiency

• Full Participation

The federal law governing special education services is:

• The Improvement of Individuals with Disabilities Act

• The Individuals with Disabilities Remediation Act.

• 
  The Remedial and Special Education Act.

• The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

In 2017, the Supreme Court ruled in the Endrew F. case. One of the main findings was that students with disabilities have the right to a free & appropriate public education that is reasonably calculated to enable the student to make progress.

• True

• False

How does IDEA define special education?

• Specially designed instruction materials and personnel to meet a​ student's unique needs in school.

• A place where students go to receive​ services, such as special education classrooms and resource rooms.

• 
  Specially designed services that meet a​ student's unique needs in school.

• A special school staffed by highly qualified teachers and related services providers to meet a​ student's unique needs.

Parents & schools are accountable to each other for carrying out the student's IDEA rights according to the procedural due process principle of IDEA.

• True

• False

Collaboration between ​schools, parents, and students with disabilities is the mechanism for assuring that students with disabilities recieve an appropriate education.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The MECHANISM is individualization through the use of the Individualized Education Program (IEP).

A friend of yours uses a wheelchair for​ mobility, and tells you she was unable to enter a local supermarket because there were steps leading to the entrance. What law protects your friend from discrimination when using privately operated businesses that are open to the​ public?

• ESSA

• IDEA

• SECTION 504

• ADA

Answer explanation

Americans with Disabilities Act

How does Congress & the Supreme Court ruling in Endrew F., extend a focus beyond student rights?

• By focusing on high quality teaching

• By focusing on legally defensible actions

• By focusing on ethical decision making

• By focusing on the dignity of students –

  their inherent worth and​ educators' respectful work on their behalf

Which law authorizes employment support services for people with disabilities?

• The Rehabilitation Act

• IDEA

• The Tech Act

• Every Student Succeeds Act

Focusing on creating community, non-hierarchical & relationship building is the best description of Restorative Justice Practices.

• True

• False