What important changes were introduced by the 1990 Amendments to PL 94-142 (e.g., IDEA)?
What will be an ideal response?
ANSWER: “Children” was replaced with the term “individuals” and “handicapped” with
“disabilities.” There is the inclusion of a transition plan for adolescents. They also added social work and rehabilitation counseling. Now autism and traumatic brain injury are part of the definition.
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Choose the least appropriate Answer: Factors that may cause barriers between parents and teachers include
a. the issue of trust. b. differences in expertise. c. children's personalities. d. maneuvering over turf.
A teacher who establishes cut-off scores based on knowledge of the subject matter tested is making _____ judgments
a. norm-referenced c. self-referenced b. criterion-referenced
It is important to help children connect with nature because it:
a. has a positive effect on mood and reduces anxiety. b. gets out feelings of aggression. c. teaches children to cooperate. d. develops important academic skills which increases the child's self-esteem.
All of the following are characteristics of successful schools EXCEPT
a. focus on standardized test scores. b. shared common goal and vision. c. belief that all students can achieve. d. curriculum that is in line with state standards.