CD 480 EXAM #1 QUESTIONS AND
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Education of the Handicapped Act (1986) - ANS This law mandated that states provide
comprehensive services for infants and toddlers with developmental disabilities and their
families. Assessment and intervention to be provided by a multidisciplinary team.
1986 - ANS When was the Education of the Handicapped Act passed?
Confirm the presence and extent of disability; Identify the child's unique needs,
accomplishments, and strengths; Identify the families strengths and needs; Identify appropriate
services - ANS What is the purpose of the multidisciplinary assessment?
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (1990) - ANS A federal law that governs how
states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education, and services to 6.5
million infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities.
birth to 2 - ANS What age group does Part C of IDEA cover?
3-21 - ANS What age group does Part B of IDEA cover?
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, Part C of IDEA - ANS A $436 million dollar program administered by States that serves infants
and toddlers through age 2 with developmental delays or who have diagnosed physical or
mental conditions with high probabilities of resulting in developmental delays.
1990 - ANS What year was IDEA originally passed?
enhance the development of infants and toddlers with disabilities; reduce educational costs by
minimizing the need for special education through early intervention; minimize the likelihood of
institutionalization, and maximize independent living; enhance the capacity of families to meet
their child's needs - ANS Congress established the IDEA Part C (Early Intervention) program in
recognition of "an urgent
and substantial need" to:
1997 - ANS What year was IDEA reauthorized?
Part C of IDEA strengthens the requirement that services be provided within the context of the
family and stated that family members are part of the interdisciplinary team and primary
decision makers. - ANS What changed when IDEA was reauthorized in 1997?
2011 - ANS In ______ final regulations for the early intervention program under Part C of
IDEA were published.
measuring and improving outcomes for children with the goal of ensuring readiness for
preschool and kindergarten - ANS What did the final regulations for part C focus on?
the family - ANS Part C recognizes the need for _________________ to be part of the
intervention process.
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ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2026
Education of the Handicapped Act (1986) - ANS This law mandated that states provide
comprehensive services for infants and toddlers with developmental disabilities and their
families. Assessment and intervention to be provided by a multidisciplinary team.
1986 - ANS When was the Education of the Handicapped Act passed?
Confirm the presence and extent of disability; Identify the child's unique needs,
accomplishments, and strengths; Identify the families strengths and needs; Identify appropriate
services - ANS What is the purpose of the multidisciplinary assessment?
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (1990) - ANS A federal law that governs how
states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education, and services to 6.5
million infants, toddlers, and children with disabilities.
birth to 2 - ANS What age group does Part C of IDEA cover?
3-21 - ANS What age group does Part B of IDEA cover?
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, Part C of IDEA - ANS A $436 million dollar program administered by States that serves infants
and toddlers through age 2 with developmental delays or who have diagnosed physical or
mental conditions with high probabilities of resulting in developmental delays.
1990 - ANS What year was IDEA originally passed?
enhance the development of infants and toddlers with disabilities; reduce educational costs by
minimizing the need for special education through early intervention; minimize the likelihood of
institutionalization, and maximize independent living; enhance the capacity of families to meet
their child's needs - ANS Congress established the IDEA Part C (Early Intervention) program in
recognition of "an urgent
and substantial need" to:
1997 - ANS What year was IDEA reauthorized?
Part C of IDEA strengthens the requirement that services be provided within the context of the
family and stated that family members are part of the interdisciplinary team and primary
decision makers. - ANS What changed when IDEA was reauthorized in 1997?
2011 - ANS In ______ final regulations for the early intervention program under Part C of
IDEA were published.
measuring and improving outcomes for children with the goal of ensuring readiness for
preschool and kindergarten - ANS What did the final regulations for part C focus on?
the family - ANS Part C recognizes the need for _________________ to be part of the
intervention process.
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