AEPA PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE -
EARLY CHILDHOOD AZT093
FOUNDATIONS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
The IDEA law (the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) six main
principals - correct answer ✔1. Publicly funded education cannot exclude
any studen because of the student's disability
2. the rights of students with disabilities and of their parents are assured by
the protection of due process procedures
3. parents encouraged to participate in child's education
4. assessment of all students must be fair and unbiased.
5. free and appropriate public education for all (FAPE), provided in the least
restricted environment(LRE), where students can learn and succeed.
6. confidentiality--regarding information related to the student with disabilities.
Purpose and key points of Section 504 - Education for the Handicapped Act
(EHA), amendments - correct answer ✔1973 - Section 504 (Public Law 93-
112) ensures individuals with disabilities equal access to federally finance
programs and to promote their participation in them.. To be eligible for (FAPE
- free appropriate public education), the child must be physically or mentally
impaired that substantially limits a major life activity to be eligible.
The All Handicapped Children Act (Public Law 94-142 in 1975). All children
with disabilities must receive a FAPE provided in the least restrict environment
possible and Individualized.
1986 EHA amendments
ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) 2009
Qualifies many more conditions as disabilities - correct answer ✔1) Physical
and mental impairments that limit 1 or more life activities (immune system
functions, normal cell growth...see personal study cards for more details
EARLY CHILDHOOD AZT093
FOUNDATIONS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
The IDEA law (the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) six main
principals - correct answer ✔1. Publicly funded education cannot exclude
any studen because of the student's disability
2. the rights of students with disabilities and of their parents are assured by
the protection of due process procedures
3. parents encouraged to participate in child's education
4. assessment of all students must be fair and unbiased.
5. free and appropriate public education for all (FAPE), provided in the least
restricted environment(LRE), where students can learn and succeed.
6. confidentiality--regarding information related to the student with disabilities.
Purpose and key points of Section 504 - Education for the Handicapped Act
(EHA), amendments - correct answer ✔1973 - Section 504 (Public Law 93-
112) ensures individuals with disabilities equal access to federally finance
programs and to promote their participation in them.. To be eligible for (FAPE
- free appropriate public education), the child must be physically or mentally
impaired that substantially limits a major life activity to be eligible.
The All Handicapped Children Act (Public Law 94-142 in 1975). All children
with disabilities must receive a FAPE provided in the least restrict environment
possible and Individualized.
1986 EHA amendments
ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) 2009
Qualifies many more conditions as disabilities - correct answer ✔1) Physical
and mental impairments that limit 1 or more life activities (immune system
functions, normal cell growth...see personal study cards for more details
