IEPs, 504s, ADHD, and Exceptional Learners

Decide if each of the following is true of students with IEPs, 504s, or both!

Groups:

(a) IEP

,

(b) 504

,

(c) Both IEP & 504

• A child has a disability that interferes with their learning.

• Sets measurable learning goals the student must strive to achieve.

• Student has one of 13 specific disabilities.

• Rooted in the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

• Provides accomodations for the child.

• Supports a child's unique learning needs.

• More broad requirements to be eligible.

• Plan MUST be reviewed every year, with a reevaluation every three.

• Rooted in the law IDEA.

• Parental consent is required for an evaluation.

Who is required to be on an IEP team? Check all that apply.

• At least one general education teacher

• An educational advocate for the student's family

• The student (when appropriate) as well as the parent.

• A school psychologist or someone else who can interpret testing data.

• At least one special education teacher.

True or False: Some students may not qualify for special education services, but may be eligible to receive a 504.

• True

• False

Students with ADHD can benefit from a variety of educational strategies. One option may be to offer them ​ (a)   in determining how to express their understanding. Ensuring the work is on their ​ (b)   will keep them focused and prevent them from ​ (c)   the work. Students with ADHD often respond well to ​ (d)   cues and ​ group strategies that enhance their ​ (e)   in class activities.

• choice
• skill level
• avoiding
• visual
• participation
• distraction
• ignoring
• auditory
• grade level
• successfully completing

What is one accommodation that you think would be particularly helpful to ADHD students in your class?

True or False: If gifted and talented students do have specific learning needs, they are not eligible to receive services through Special Education while also being in Gifted & Talented programs.

• True

• False

Which of the following defines a learner who is TWICE EXCEPTIONAL?

• The student has two distinct learning disabilities.

• The student receives services through an IEP as well as a 504.

• The student has a disability, but has also been identified as gifted and talented.

• The student has a disability but can speak two or more languages.