IDEA Principles FSS Real World Practice

Michael is a student with a disability. His parents are concerned about the cost of his education and want to know which principle of IDEA guarantees that he will receive an education at no cost to them.

Which principle of IDEA ensures that students with disabilities are provided with a free education at no cost to the parents?

• Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)

• Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)

• Parent Participation

• Procedural Safeguards

Emma, a student with a disability, is told by her local public school that she cannot enroll because of her disability. Which principle of IDEA is being violated?

• All students must be included in general education classes.

• No child with a disability can be denied a public education.

• Parents must be involved in all decisions.

• Schools must provide transportation for all students.

Rohan's school is careful to ensure that his educational records are only shared with authorized individuals and that his personal information remains private. Which IDEA principle requires schools to protect the confidentiality of student records?

• Procedural Safeguards

• Appropriate Evaluation

• Individualized Education Program (IEP)

• Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)

Scarlett, a student with a disability, is placed in a general education classroom and receives support services to help her succeed. Which IDEA principle is being applied?

• Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)

• Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)

• Appropriate Evaluation

• Parent Participation

Abigail's school is holding a meeting to discuss her educational plan. Which principle of IDEA ensures that Abigail's parents have the right to be involved in this meeting about her education?

• Parent Participation

• Appropriate Evaluation

• Zero Reject

• Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)

A school psychologist uses multiple assessment tools to determine if a student qualifies for special education services. Which IDEA principle is being demonstrated?

• Appropriate Evaluation

• Procedural Safeguards

• Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)

• Zero Reject

A parent disagrees with the school's proposed IEP and requests mediation. Which IDEA principle allows the parent to do this?

• Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)

• Procedural Safeguards

• Parent Participation

• Appropriate Evaluation

A student with a learning disability is provided with assistive technology and modified assignments in the general classroom. Which two IDEA principles are most directly being addressed?

• Zero Reject and Parent Participation

• Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) and Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)

• Procedural Safeguards and Appropriate Evaluation

• Parent Participation and Appropriate Evaluation

A school district refuses to evaluate a student for special education because the student is passing all classes. Which IDEA principle is potentially being violated?

• Zero Reject

• Parent Participation

• Appropriate Evaluation

• Procedural Safeguards

A parent is not invited to their child's IEP meeting, and decisions are made without their input. Which principle of IDEA has the school failed to uphold?

• Parent Participation

• Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)

• Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)

• Zero Reject