Real World Scenarios Section 1 & Section 2

Mr. Lopez is preparing for a meeting to develop a plan that outlines specialized goals, services, and accommodations for Mia, a student with a diagnosed learning disability.

• A funding proposal for EL services

• A plan to ensure discrimination protection

• An individualized education program (IEP)

• A report on public education access

During Benjamin's IEP review meeting, the team discusses how long speech therapy will be provided to him each week.

• A. Past report cards

• B. Team participant signatures

• C. Duration of services

• D. Demographic data

Abigail is temporarily placed in a hospital setting to receive specialized services required in her IEP. What is Abigail's LRE during this time?

• General education with support

• Specialized outside program

• Partial mainstream/inclusion

• Special education class

Ms. Thomas teaches a student with a disability in her general education class. She frequently communicates with the student's family about academic and social progress. What responsibility is she fulfilling under IDEA?

• Attending district-wide trainings

• Communicating with families

• Deciding on paraprofessionals

• Scheduling pull-out support

Mr. Grant and the special education teacher co-plan how a paraprofessional supports a student with disabilities in daily routines. Which IDEA responsibility is Mr. Grant fulfilling?

• Organizing IEP meetings

• Approving SPED lesson plans

• Supervising paraprofessional activities with SPED teacher

• Sending bi-weekly reports

Mrs. DeLeon creates modified assignments for a student with a disability that mirror the general education class's learning objectives.

• Creating adjusted daily lesson plans

• Communicating post-graduation job placements

• Partnering with families on all decisions

• Ensuring access to athletic programs

Ms. Lee, a special education teacher, avoids revealing personal student data about Ava and Samuel and always advocates for inclusive opportunities for them. What IDEA requirement is Ms. Lee fulfilling?

• Adjusting LRE using real-time data

• Training general ed teachers

• Creating adjusted daily plans

• Following ethics and standards

Sophia is a special educator who upholds professional integrity and works closely with families to advocate for Aiden’s academic and emotional growth. Which IDEA responsibility does this reflect?

• Creating district-wide child find policies

• Demonstrating professionalism and support

• Providing wraparound services

• Supervising all paraprofessionals

Nora, a special education teacher, writes a letter to district leadership requesting more training resources to improve instructional quality for students with disabilities.

• Supervising all paraprofessionals

• Advocating for favorable conditions and resources

• Creating child find policies

• Advocating for SPED teacher salaries

Benjamin is a student with a disability who needs certain accommodations at school to participate fully in class activities. Which law protects Benjamin's rights in this case?

• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

• Title III of the ESEA