Special Education in Michigan Quiz

What does the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) ensure for students with disabilities in Michigan public schools?

• Free and appropriate public education

• Free transportation services

• Free meals

• Free textbooks

What is an Individualized Education Program (IEP)?

• A plan for school field trips

• A guide for teachers' professional development

• A comprehensive and legally binding document for students with disabilities

• A document outlining the school's curriculum

Under which act is the 504 Plan provided?

• Americans with Disabilities Act

• Rehabilitation Act

• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

• No Child Left Behind Act

What is the purpose of Child Find in Michigan schools?

• To identify and evaluate children with disabilities who may need special education services

• To locate missing children

• To find children who excel in sports

• To recruit students for extracurricular activities

What does the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) principle emphasize?

• Offering online education for students with disabilities

• Educating students with disabilities in separate classrooms

• Focusing on vocational training only

• Providing support within the regular classroom as much as possible

What are Procedural Safeguards in the context of special education in Michigan?

• Legal protections for teachers

• Guidelines for school administrators

• Rules for classroom management

• Legal protections for parents and students engaged in the special education process

What is the focus of the Michigan Integrated Behavior and Learning Support Initiative (MIBLSI)?

• Enhancing technology in classrooms

• Developing new sports programs

• Improving school infrastructure

• Promoting positive behavior interventions and supports for all students

Check all that apply to the Individuals with Disabilites Education Act:

• Federal law that requires schools to serve the educational needs of eligible students with disabilities.

• Access to a free and appropriate public education (FAPE), just like all other children.

• Required to provide special education in the least restrictive environment- in general education whenever possible.

• Required all testing with students to be in English.

What does IDEA stand for?

• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

• Individuals with developmental disability Act

• Individuals with Design Act

• An opinion or belief about what something is like or should be like

Which of these generally REQUIRES a disability diagnosis in order to implement?

• IEP

• 504 Plan

• Both

• Neither