SPE 526-55 Test Study Guide with Complete Solutions

SPE 526-55 Test Study Guide with Complete Solutions Why was there a need for federal law mandating education services for students with disabilities? - Ans:-Prior to legislation, students with disabilities were regularly excluded from school. Six major principles of IDEA - Ans:-zero reject, nondiscriminatory testing, free/appropriate education, least restrictive environment, due process, and parent participation What are the three criteria considered when determining if a student is eligible for special education services? - Ans:-1) does the student have a disability? 2) does the disability adversely affects their academic performance? 3) would special education be beneficial? Brown v Board - Ans:-This case set the precedent for those to follow. Brown v Board resulted in the racial integration of schools across America. Brown argues that the exclusion of individuals on the basis of race was a violation of their 14th amendment rights ©GRACEAMELIA 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED FIRST PUBLISH OCTOBER 2024 Page 2/4 PARC v Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - Ans:-This case, like Brown v Board, stated that schools were violating children's 14th amendment rights by denying them access to an education. In this case, the court decided it was unlawful to exclude a student on the basis of disability. Larry P v Riles - Ans:-The use of standardized IQ testing to determine special education placement is unlawful. Alternative assessments must be provided. Section 504 - Ans:-This act provides protections and accommodations both in the workplace and at school for individuals with disabilities. Section 504's definition of a disability is much broader and, in some cases, individuals not covered under IDEA are covered under 504. An example of this would be individuals with ADHD. No Child Left Behind Act - Ans:-This law mandates that students with disabilities must be included in state testing as a means to providing a more holistic view of the stu