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46 terms Vanessa_Gutierrez684 Preview WGU In 47 terms hale Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) A special education law that requires schools to educate students with disabilities in least restrictive environments to the greatest extent of their abilities using plans tailored to the individual needs of the students.Title III Language Instruction for English Learners and Immigrant Students provides federal funding to support language instruction programs for ELs, ensures that ELs attain English proficiency and achieve academic success.Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)An important construct of the federal special education law (IDEA) which says that all children with disabilities will be educated free of cost to parents, in other words at public expense, and in a manner that is appropriate for each individual child.Appropriate Evaluationrequires that schools conduct "appropriate evaluations"of students who are suspected of having a disability, must be implemented by a team of knowledgeable and trained evaluators, must utilize sound evaluation materials and procedures, and must be administered on a non-discriminatory basis.Individualized Education Program (IEP)A customized plan for a student with a disability developed by an ARD committee that guides the instruction and services the student receives.Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)A legal term from the IDEA that specifies that students with disabilities must be educated as close to the same environment as their typical (nondisabled) peers. It is this provision on which inclusion is based.Parent and Student ParticipationThis principle requires parent and school participation in team decision-making.This law ensures provision of legally required services Procedural Safeguardsprovisions of IDEA designed to protect students and parents in the special education process

Education for All Handicapped Children Actrequired public schools to provide education for children with physical or mental disabilities Eligibility Categories of IDEAAutism Deaf-blindness Deafness Emotional disturbance Hearing impairment Intellectual disability Multiple disabilities Orthopedic impairment Other health impairment Specific learning disability Speech or language impairment TBI Visual impairment IDEA Eligibility1.It is determined that the student has one or more of the disabilities defined in (c)1 through 14 below 1.The disability adversely affects the student's educational performance 1.AND the student is in need of special education and related services.General education classroom with supporta student spends the entire school day in a general education classroom but receives additional support and services such as tutoring, assistance from aides, specialized technology, related services, or accommodations Partial inclusion classroomThe student splits time between general education and special education settings, receiving individual instruction as needed.Special education classstudents participate in a specialized instructional program tailored to their specific learning needs Specialized program outside the school district placing a student in a program outside the local school district, such as private schools, residential programs, or hospital programs Differentiated instructionMatching instruction to meet the different needs of learners in a given classroom.Universal Design for LearningThe design of curriculum materials, instructional activities, and evaluation procedures that can meet the needs of learners with widely varying abilities and backgrounds Roles and responsibilities of general education teachers Embracing inclusive education and collaborating with special education teachers and support staff (e.g., paraeducators) • Planning, coordinating, and assessing student learning • Ensuring a safe, positive learning environment for all students Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)National organization that represents the needs of students with exceptionalities and fosters appropriate education for them.

Roles and responsibilities of Special Education Teachers a variety of duties and expectations placed on special education teachers to use evidence, instructional data, research, and professional knowledge to inform practice and advocate for professional conditions and resources that will enhance learning outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities Section 504A federal law that prohibits the denial of participation in, benefits of, or discrimination in any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance because of a documented disability, history of a disability, or the appearance of having a disability.Accommodationschanges that help students access the same learning materials and complete the same assignments as their peers without altering the content.Modificationsinvolve changes to what students are expected to learn or do, adjusting the content or curriculum to better suit their needs 504 plana plan developed to ensure that a child who has a disability identified under the law and is attending an elementary or secondary educational institution receives accommodations that will ensure their academic success and access to the learning environment Section 504 of the Rehabilitation ActA federal law that protects the civil rights of individuals with disabilities. This law is closely intertwined with IDEA. Children with disabilities who are not eligible for special education may qualify for accommodations under Section 504.English LearnerA student who is not proficient enough in the English Language to succeed in the school's regular instructional programs and who qualifies for extra help Limited English ProficiencyLEP; students who need english as a second language instruction (ESL).Immigrant children and youthindividuals who are aged 3-21, were not born in any state in the U.S., and have not been attending schools in any state for more than three full academic years Purpose of Title IIIHelp ELs attain English proficiency: Provide funding for programs to develop ELs' English skills so they can fully participate in academics.Assist ELs in meeting academic standards: Align English language instruction with state standards to help ELs succeed.

Enhance educators' capacity: Fund professional development for educators to

improve their skills in teaching ELs and creating inclusive environments.Prepare ELs for English-only settings: Provide resources and support services to reduce barriers to academic achievement.

Promote parental and community engagement: Encourage collaboration with

families and communities to support EL students' success.

Home Language SurveyDistricts shall conduct 1 home language survey to each new student in the district; shall be administered in English and Spanish and/or translated into home language whenever possible; includes questions

• what language is spoken in your home most of the time
• what language does your child speak most of the time?

Monitoring and Evaluating EL StudentsUse timely and valid identification and screening methods Ensure appropriate support for EL students Laws Governing LIEPIndividuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) State-level education laws and policies Program Structure and FocusFacilitating language learning, focusing on:vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and cultural context Best practices for EL ProgramsProvide sound educational programs Ensure equal participation opportunities Facilitate communication with parents Employ trained teachers Avoid segregation Exiting and Ongoing SupportExit students upon achieving English proficiency Continue monitoring to ensure success