- 1. Special education is a tailored educational program designed to meet the unique needs of individuals with disabilities. This specialized approach provides personalized support and services to help students with disabilities thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Special education encompasses a wide range of services, including individualized education plans (IEPs), adaptive teaching strategies, assistive technologies, and specialized classroom environments. The goal of special education is to ensure that every student, regardless of their abilities or challenges, has access to a quality education and the opportunity to reach their full potential. Through collaboration with teachers, parents, and specialists, special education aims to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment that empowers students to succeed and overcome barriers to learning.
What legislation ensures that students with disabilities have access to a free appropriate public education?
A) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) B) No Child Left Behind Act C) Every Student Succeeds Act D) Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
- 2. What does the term 'IEP' stand for in special education?
A) Individualized Education Program B) Ignores Educational Progress C) Inclusive Educational Placement D) Integrative Education Policy
- 3. Which of the following is a common learning disability?
A) Headache B) Broken arm C) Dyslexia D) Influenza
- 4. What is the purpose of a behavior intervention plan (BIP) in special education?
A) To address challenging behaviors and support positive behaviors B) To separate students from their peers C) To ignore behavior issues in students D) To punish students with disabilities
- 5. What is the purpose of assistive technology in special education?
A) To help students with disabilities access the curriculum and enhance their learning B) To replace traditional teaching methods C) To make learning more difficult for students D) To limit students' opportunities for learning
- 6. What is the role of a special education teacher?
A) To focus only on the highest achieving students B) To provide individualized instruction and support to students with disabilities C) To avoid working with students with disabilities D) To ignore the needs of students with disabilities
- 7. What does the term 'FAPE' stand for in special education?
A) Failed Assessment of Pupil Excellence B) Forgotten Academic Progress Examination C) Free Appropriate Public Education D) Funding for Advanced Placement Education
- 8. What is the purpose of a peer support program in special education?
A) To isolate students from their peers B) To promote social inclusion and positive interactions for students with disabilities C) To discourage social interactions D) To limit opportunities for friendship
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