Texas Special Education EC-12 (161)
Questions and Answers
Accommodations - ANSWER-Adjustments made in how a student with a disability is
taught or tested. They do not change what the student is taught or what he is expected
to know.
Accommodations (examples) - ANSWER-highlighted textbooks, extensions of time for a
student who writes slowly, seating close to the teacher, assistive technology
Adaptive Behavior Inventory - ANSWER-Measures daily living skills, self-help,
communication, leisure, recreation and vocation
Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) - ANSWER-Under NCLB, all schools, school districts
and states are required to show progress in: reading/language arts, math, and either
graduation rates or attendance rates. There are consequences for failing to meet the
criteria for two consecutive years.
Admission, Review and Dismissal Committee (ARD) - ANSWER-In Texas, this is the
name for the group made up of a student's paretns and school staff that meets at least
annually to decide whether or not the student has an eligible disability and what special
education and related services will be provided. Its major responsibility is the
development of the IEP for students receiving special education.
Adult Students - ANSWER-Students age 18 and older are considered to be this, unless
the student's parent or other individual has been granted guardianship of the student
under the Texas Probate Code
Alternative Education Programs (AEPs) - ANSWER-Disciplinary programs operated by
school districts for students who have committed a range of offenses specified in state
law and/or in the district's Student Code of Conduct. Students with disabilities who are
in these programs are still entitled to special education services.
Anecdotal Record - ANSWER-Narrative of events taking place during an observation
which includes the date, time and length of activity occurring.
Assessment - ANSWER-Tests given to all students in the state to evaluate learning.
Most common in Texas is the STAAR, previously known as TAKS. Students receiving
special education take the same state and district-wide ________ given to all students,
unless their ARD committee determines a particular test is not appropriate. In this
situation, the ARD committee will determine whether the student will take STAAR
modified or alternate.
, Assistive Technology - ANSWER-Any item, piece of equipment or product used to
increase, maintain or improve the functioning of a student with a disability.
Assistive Technology Evaluation - ANSWER-Will determine if an assistive technology
device and/or service is necessary to ensure the student will benefit from special
education services.
Assistive Technology services - ANSWER-Including training, these services assist
students with disabilities in the selection, acquisition or use of an AT device.
Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) - ANSWER-A part of the IEP that identifies supports
and services that will be provided to prevent inappropriate behaviors from occurring and
to support desired behaviors.
Bloom's Taxonomy - Analysis - ANSWER-Breaking information apart
Bloom's Taxonomy - ANSWER-Knowledge, Comprehension, Application, Analysis,
Synthesis, Evaluation
Bloom's Taxonomy - Application - ANSWER-Use of information
Bloom's Taxonomy - Comprehension - ANSWER-Understanding information
Bloom's Taxonomy - Evaluation - ANSWER-Compare and discriminate between ideas
Bloom's Taxonomy - Knowledge - ANSWER-Observation and recall of information
Bloom's Taxonomy - Synthesis - ANSWER-Use old ideas to create new ones
Diagnostic Probe - ANSWER-Brief (usually three minutes or less) timed, frequently
administered assessments that can be used for any purpose.
Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) - ANSWER-Operated by the school
district.
Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) - ANSWER-A statewide program for children from
birth to age three who have developmental delays. Services must be made available for
every eligible child. Required by Part C of IDEA.
Early Intervening Services - ANSWER-IDEA allows schools to use up to 15 percent of
IDEA funds for support services for students not identified as having a disability, but
who need additional academic and behavioral supports to succeed in a general
education classroom.
Education Service Centers (ESCs) - ANSWER-Located in each of 20 geographic
regions covering the state, their main function is to provide training and technical
Questions and Answers
Accommodations - ANSWER-Adjustments made in how a student with a disability is
taught or tested. They do not change what the student is taught or what he is expected
to know.
Accommodations (examples) - ANSWER-highlighted textbooks, extensions of time for a
student who writes slowly, seating close to the teacher, assistive technology
Adaptive Behavior Inventory - ANSWER-Measures daily living skills, self-help,
communication, leisure, recreation and vocation
Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) - ANSWER-Under NCLB, all schools, school districts
and states are required to show progress in: reading/language arts, math, and either
graduation rates or attendance rates. There are consequences for failing to meet the
criteria for two consecutive years.
Admission, Review and Dismissal Committee (ARD) - ANSWER-In Texas, this is the
name for the group made up of a student's paretns and school staff that meets at least
annually to decide whether or not the student has an eligible disability and what special
education and related services will be provided. Its major responsibility is the
development of the IEP for students receiving special education.
Adult Students - ANSWER-Students age 18 and older are considered to be this, unless
the student's parent or other individual has been granted guardianship of the student
under the Texas Probate Code
Alternative Education Programs (AEPs) - ANSWER-Disciplinary programs operated by
school districts for students who have committed a range of offenses specified in state
law and/or in the district's Student Code of Conduct. Students with disabilities who are
in these programs are still entitled to special education services.
Anecdotal Record - ANSWER-Narrative of events taking place during an observation
which includes the date, time and length of activity occurring.
Assessment - ANSWER-Tests given to all students in the state to evaluate learning.
Most common in Texas is the STAAR, previously known as TAKS. Students receiving
special education take the same state and district-wide ________ given to all students,
unless their ARD committee determines a particular test is not appropriate. In this
situation, the ARD committee will determine whether the student will take STAAR
modified or alternate.
, Assistive Technology - ANSWER-Any item, piece of equipment or product used to
increase, maintain or improve the functioning of a student with a disability.
Assistive Technology Evaluation - ANSWER-Will determine if an assistive technology
device and/or service is necessary to ensure the student will benefit from special
education services.
Assistive Technology services - ANSWER-Including training, these services assist
students with disabilities in the selection, acquisition or use of an AT device.
Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) - ANSWER-A part of the IEP that identifies supports
and services that will be provided to prevent inappropriate behaviors from occurring and
to support desired behaviors.
Bloom's Taxonomy - Analysis - ANSWER-Breaking information apart
Bloom's Taxonomy - ANSWER-Knowledge, Comprehension, Application, Analysis,
Synthesis, Evaluation
Bloom's Taxonomy - Application - ANSWER-Use of information
Bloom's Taxonomy - Comprehension - ANSWER-Understanding information
Bloom's Taxonomy - Evaluation - ANSWER-Compare and discriminate between ideas
Bloom's Taxonomy - Knowledge - ANSWER-Observation and recall of information
Bloom's Taxonomy - Synthesis - ANSWER-Use old ideas to create new ones
Diagnostic Probe - ANSWER-Brief (usually three minutes or less) timed, frequently
administered assessments that can be used for any purpose.
Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP) - ANSWER-Operated by the school
district.
Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) - ANSWER-A statewide program for children from
birth to age three who have developmental delays. Services must be made available for
every eligible child. Required by Part C of IDEA.
Early Intervening Services - ANSWER-IDEA allows schools to use up to 15 percent of
IDEA funds for support services for students not identified as having a disability, but
who need additional academic and behavioral supports to succeed in a general
education classroom.
Education Service Centers (ESCs) - ANSWER-Located in each of 20 geographic
regions covering the state, their main function is to provide training and technical
