Question 1

Comprehensive services under Part C of IDEA 2004 include

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Part C of IDEA 2004 outlines early intervention services for children with developmental delays or disabilities. These services must be comprehensive and family-centered, including family training, occupational and physical therapy, and any other necessary services based on the child's individual needs. Therefore, all of the answer choices are correct as they are all components of the comprehensive services provided under Part C of IDEA 2004.

Question 2

You are designing early intervention services for Cindy, an infant with Down syndrome. In order for your services to be most effective they should

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Early intervention services for an infant with Down syndrome should target both the infant and the family. It is important to focus on the infant's developmental needs, but it is equally important to involve and educate the family to provide a supportive and stimulating environment for the infant's growth and development. By involving the family in the intervention services, the infant can receive more consistent and comprehensive support, and the family can learn and implement strategies to promote the infant's development.

Question 3

An evidence-based inclusive school promotes

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Question 4

Cooperative learning has primarily been successful in

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Cooperative learning has been successful in creating learning opportunities for both students with or without disabilities. It has been shown to improve academic achievement, promote positive social interactions, and increase student engagement. While it may have particular benefits for students with disabilities, it is effective for all students in a classroom setting.

Question 5

List three models that have been validated as effective practice in inclusive classrooms.

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Question 6

Effective collaboration means

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Effective collaboration means that parents are viewed as active partners in the process of supporting students with disabilities. This partnership allows for better communication, shared decision-making, and increased success for the student. Option B is incorrect because special education teachers and general education teachers should work together to support students with disabilities. Option C is incorrect because schoolwide assistance teams can provide valuable support to classroom teachers in addressing the needs of all students, including those with disabilities.

Question 7

"Natural Supports" consist of:

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Natural supports refer to the existing support systems in a student's life, including their family and peers. While effective teachers, related services personnel, and paraprofessionals can provide additional support, they are not considered natural supports as they are not a part of the student's immediate network of relationships.

Question 8

Discuss the guiding principles for the use of Developmentally Appropriate Practices.

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Question 9

Which law assured a free and appropriate public education to every eligible child with a disability between three and five years of age?

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Public Law 99-457, also known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Amendments of 1986, mandated that states provide early intervention services to infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families, as well as a free and appropriate public education to eligible children with disabilities between the ages of three and five.

Question 10

Discuss a rationale for providing early intervention services to infants and toddlers at risk.

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Question 11

IDEA 2004 requires that the individualized family service plan include

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IDEA 2004 requires that the individualized family service plan (IFSP) include family resources, priorities, and concerns relating to the development of the infant or toddler. This is to ensure that the IFSP meets the unique needs of the child and family as a whole. Option B is incorrect because IDEA 2004 allows for services to be offered in a variety of settings, including home-based services. Option C is incorrect because the IFSP can include a range of services, not just limited to health services, and these services can continue beyond age three if necessary. Option D is incorrect because only option A is correct.

Question 12

Describe the role of the general educator in an inclusive classroom setting.

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Question 13

Distinguish between a tiered system of support and universal design. Describe the difference between the three characteristics of evidence based instruction, individualization, intensive instruction, and an "education for all" approach to teaching and learning.

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Question 14

The National Association of School Psychologists (2012) defines inclusive education as

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The National Association of School Psychologists (2012) defines inclusive education as "the opportunity to attend the same school students would attend if not disabled." This definition emphasizes the importance of students with disabilities being included in the same educational environment as their non-disabled peers. It does not necessarily require a specific percentage of students with disabilities in a classroom, nor does it limit inclusion to multicultural populations or specific grade outcomes.

Question 15

Goals for early intervention programs may include

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The main goal of early intervention programs is to lessen the long-term impact of the disability by providing services and supports to children and families as early as possible to help prevent future developmental delays or disabilities. While communicating expectations to parents and correctly identifying a child's disability can also be important aspects of early intervention, they are not the primary goals.

Question 16

is an approach characterized by all supports and services coming to the student in a general education classroom.

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Full inclusion is an approach in which all supports and services come to the student in a general education classroom. This means that students with disabilities receive all necessary accommodations and modifications within the regular classroom setting, rather than being segregated into special education classrooms.

Question 17

Your principal approaches you and asks if she can do anything to help support the inclusion of students with disabilities in the school. You respond

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Encouraging peer support and cooperative learning programs is one of the best ways to support inclusion of students with disabilities. This allows all students to work together and learn from one another, creating a more inclusive and supportive environment. Discouraging collaboration among general and special education teachers or reducing emphasis on differentiated learning would not be beneficial for students with disabilities.

Question 18

Celine is receiving support from qualified teachers and paraprofessionals, and has access to instructional materials adapted to her individual need. This is an example of

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This is an example of formal supports as it involves qualified teachers and paraprofessionals providing support and instructional materials adapted to the individual's needs. Natural supports refer to support from friends, family, and community members, and assistive technology refers to devices and software that assist individuals with disabilities.

Question 19

Advocates for early intervention programs indicate that

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Early intervention programs focus on providing services to young children who show signs of developmental delays. Research has shown that the earlier the intervention, the better the outcomes for the child. Delaying services until the child reaches a certain developmental level may jeopardize their overall development and long-term success. Therefore, timing is critical, and the earlier the services are provided, the better the results.

Question 20

occurs when professionals come together to meet the needs of all students, including those with disabilities.

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Quiz 3: Inclusion and Multidisciplinary Collaboration in the Early Childhood and Elementary School Years