Child Find: Teacher Responsibilities

What is Child Find, and how does it relate to IDEA?

• A program for gifted students

• A legal requirement under IDEA

• A type of classroom assessment

• A special education service.

What are some early signs that a student may have a disability?

• Struggles with academic tasks

• Behavioral challenges

• Social isolation

• All of the above.

Teachers should collect ______ when monitoring student progress.

• Work samples

• Assessment results

• Behavior logs

• All of the above.

How can teachers use classroom assessments to monitor potential learning disabilities?

• Analyze student performance data

• Look for consistent patterns of difficulty

• Compare progress to grade-level expectations

• All of the above.

How can general education teachers effectively collaborate with special education staff?

• Communicate regularly

• Participate in IEP meetings

• Share student data

• All of the above.

What strategies can teachers use to track and document student interventions over time?

• Regular communication

• Use of technology

• Consistent documentation

• All of the above.

Teachers should collect work samples, assessment results, and ______ when monitoring student progress.

• Financial records

• Behavior logs

• Medical history

• None of the above

An IEP provides specialized instruction, while a 504 Plan offers accommodations to ensure ______.

• Access to learning

• Financial support

• Medical care

• None of the above

Why is parent communication important in the Child Find process?

• It helps in making informed decisions about interventions and evaluations.

• It is not necessary for the process.

• It delays the process.

• It complicates the process.

What data and observations would be most persuasive in referring a student for special education evaluation?

• Standardized test scores and parent input.

• Teacher's personal opinion.

• Student's favorite subjects.

• None of the above.