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Chapter 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) | A federal law that ensures students with disabilities receive special education and related services tailored to their individual needs. |
| Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) | The right of students with disabilities to receive education at no cost that meets their unique needs and prepares them for further education, employment, and independent living. |
| Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) | The requirement that students with disabilities be educated with nondisabled peers as much as possible while still meeting their learning needs. |
| Individualized Education Program (IEP) | A legally required written plan that outlines a student’s educational goals, services, accommodations, and placement. |
| Related Services | Support services (such as speech therapy, counseling, or transportation) needed for a student to benefit from special education. |
| Due Process | Legal procedures that protect the rights of students with disabilities and their families when disagreements arise. |
| Procedural Safeguards | Specific protections that ensure parents are informed and involved in decisions about their child’s education. |
| Zero Reject | The principle that no child with a disability can be denied a public education, regardless of the severity of the disability. |
| Nondiscriminatory Evaluation | Assessment procedures that are fair, unbiased, and conducted in the child’s native language or most appropriate mode of communication. |
| Appropriate Education | An educational program that is designed to meet the individual needs of a student with a disability. |
| Parent Participation | The right of parents to be involved in all decisions regarding identification, evaluation, placement, and services for their child. |
| Confidentiality | The protection of a student’s personal and educational information from unauthorized access. |
| Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act | A civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in programs receiving federal funding. |
| Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) | A federal law that protects individuals with disabilities from discrimination in schools, workplaces, and public spaces. |
| Inclusion | Educating students with disabilities in general education classrooms with appropriate supports and services. |
| Mainstreaming | Placing students with disabilities in general education settings for part of the school day based on their ability to keep up academically or behaviorally. |
| Continuum of Alternative Placements | A range of educational settings available to meet the diverse needs of students with disabilities, from general education to specialized environments. |
| Discipline Procedures | Rules and guidelines that determine how schools respond to behavioral issues involving students with disabilities. |
| Manifestation Determination | A review process to decide whether a student’s behavior was caused by or related to their disability. |