2300 CH 2 Children and Youth with Exceptionalities and SI

What was a significant problem faced by the field of special education in the United States in the 1940s and 1950s?

• There were not enough professional special educators to meet demand.

• States felt stifled by federal legislation regarding special education services.

• Parent groups were concerned that all students with disabilities were being treated the same.

• States could not develop special education programs without federal intervention.

Federal legislation regarding special education went against an established U.S. tradition. Which of the following U.S. traditions was violated?

• Legislation originates from lawmakers, not from interest groups such as parents of children with disabilities.

• Schools have the right to accept or reject any student for any reason.

• Education of our children is the responsibility of the individual states.

• Tax dollars should be invested in students who are most likely to contribute to the economy.

For what reason did President John F. Kennedy have a particular interest in special education?

• He had been a student in special education himself.

• His sister had a developmental disability.

• His mother had been a special education teacher.

• He briefly studied to be a special education teacher.

How did PL 99-457 (Education of the Handicapped Act Amendments of 1986) amend PL 94-142 (Education for All Handicapped Children Act)?

• It expanded services to children with more severe disabilities.

• It made schools responsible for transitioning students with disabilities to life after high school.

• It placed greater responsibility on parents of children with disabilities.

• It allocated funding for programs covering birth to school age.

How does Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 support students with disabilities?

• It provides funding for specially designed instruction, including personnel, equipment, and teacher training.

• It allocates funding to pay for services such as occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy.

• It mandates that students with disabilities must have equal access to programs and services and should be offered accommodations to ensure this access.

• It challenges teachers to include students with the most severe disabilities in general education classrooms.

In MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Support), which tier provides the most intensive supports?

• Tier I

• Tier II

• Tier III

• Supports are equally intensive across tiers.

Which of the following statements about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act is NOT true?

• Both provide support for students with disabilities.

• Both provide students with specially designed instruction.

• IDEA is a special education law, while the Rehabilitation Act is a civil rights law.

• IDEA is much more specific in its requirements than Section 504.

The IEP is a legally binding contract that once agreed to must be followed.

• True

• False

A student’s parent or guardian is part of the IEP team.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT a related service provider?

• Occupational therapist

• Audiologist

• School nurse

• Principal