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What is an accommodation in special education?

• A change in the curriculum or instruction to meet the needs of a student with a disability

• An exclusion of a student with a disability from the general education classroom

• A way to punish students with disabilities for not meeting academic standards

• Allowing a student to choose what content they will learn

What is the purpose of special education?

• To segregate students with disabilities from their peers

• To provide individualized support and services to students with disabilities

• To promote exclusion and discrimination

• None of the above

What is a learning disability?

• A physical disability that affects a student's ability to learn

• A mental disability that affects a student's ability to learn

• A neurological disorder that affects a student's ability to learn

• None of the above

What is a physical disability?

• A disability that affects a student's cognitive abilities

• A disability that affects a student's physical mobility or dexterity

• A disability that affects a student's social skills

• None of the above

What does IDEA stand for?

• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

• Individualized Disability Education Act

• Integrated Disability Education Alliance

• Inclusive Disability Education Association

When was the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) first passed?

• 1990

• 1975

• 1985

• 2000

What is the purpose of IDEA?

• To provide financial assistance to schools for technology

• To ensure that all children with disabilities have access to a free appropriate public education (FAPE)

• To provide job training for individuals with disabilities

• To establish disability-specific schools

What age range does IDEA cover?

• Birth to age 3

• Ages 3-21

• Ages 18-24

• There is no age limit

What is an Individualized Education Program (IEP)?

• A plan that outlines a child’s academic and behavioral goals, as well as the services and accommodations necessary to meet those goals

• A medical diagnosis given to children with disabilities

• A standardized curriculum for students with disabilities

• A financial plan for families with children with disabilities

What is the least restrictive environment (LRE) principle?

• The principle that students with disabilities should only be educated in special schools

• The principle that students with disabilities should be educated in the same classroom as their non-disabled peers to the greatest extent possible

• The principle that students with disabilities should not receive accommodations

• The principle that students with disabilities should only receive accommodations in special schools