According to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), what procedures must be followed before an individual with a disability can be placed in a special education program?
What will be an ideal response?
Before placement, a student must be given a complete, valid, and appropriate evaluation. The assessment should include many cognitive measures, such as an IQ test score as well as nontest sources of information, and any tests used to determine placement should be valid, reliable, and administered in the student's native language. Furthermore, evaluations must be made by a multidisciplinary team.
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Early childhood encompasses three of the four Piagetian stages. These stages are ______________________________, ______________________________, and ______________________________
What will be an ideal response?
The primary reason for going through the process of identification and diagnosis is to
a. learn more about the child's personality. b. learn more about the child's family. c. place the child in an environment that best meets his or her needs. d. place the child in an environment in which learning objectives are used.
A test is developed with 50 multiple-choice items, 25 matching items, and 25 short essay questions. The class time allotted for taking the test is 50 minutes. Which recommendation has been ignored in the test development?
a. Test questions should focus on the content taught in the class b. Consider the number of items on a test c. Organize the test in a logical manner d. Apply guidelines in a flexible manner
How can you promote a good night’s sleep?
a. Eating right before going to sleep b. Developing an evening routine c. Keeping the sleeping room warm d. Increasing caffeine intake