Raymond is a second grader having some difficulties in school with both academics and behavior. Raymond's parents and teachers are concerned about his progress. Describe the steps Raymond's school should take to address his (potential) special needs.
What will be an ideal response?
[Ques. 2] Describe how the 5 key elements outlined by McNulty and Goeckler (2011) help schools meet the needs of all students.
What will be an ideal response?
[Ques. 3] What are the two major ways the needs of students with exceptionalities can be met within the framework of the school? Briefly describe each.
What will be an ideal response?
[Ques. 4] Examining whether educators have done what they said they would do for their students is an example of
a. supervisory need.
b. a trend toward accountability.
c. a trend toward standards based curricula. d. unintended consequences.
[Ques. 5] The recent focus on accountability in schools has clarified whether schools should focus on providing students with exceptionalities access to the general curriculum or specialized education programs.
a. True
b. False
[Ques. 6] What role have courts played in the implementation of special education programs? Why are courts uniquely suited for this role?
What will be an ideal response?
[Ques. 7] Courts have strongly endorsed that parents play a key role in the FAPE their child with exceptionalities receives.
a. True
b. False
[Ques. 8] The courts have been consistent in their rulings confirming that inclusion should be the ultimate goal of special education programs.
a. True
b. False
[Ques. 9] Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Citizens (PARC) v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (1972) ruled that
a. children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities have a right to a free and appropriate education.
b. all students with disabilities should be educated in general education classrooms. c. school systems could not serve minority children in separate facilities.
d. children with severe hearing impairments have the right to an interpreter in general education classrooms.
[Ques. 10] The late 1990s saw an increase in the number of court cases regarding services for students with
a. IDD.
b. emotional disabilities. c. minority students.
d. autism.
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