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Question 1: When is special education needed? How do we know? (1 - 2 Paragraphs)
Question 2: In your own words, explain impairment, handicap and disability. (2 - 3 Paragraphs)
Now look at Loretta's story (Let's Talk About Intellectual Disabilities -video can be found in modules) and explain the following (1 - 2 paragraphs):
1. At what point would/could her situation have been considered an impairment?
2. At what point would/could her situation have been considered a handicap?
3. At what point would/could her situation have been considered a disability?
Question 3: Describe the difference between an IEP and a 504. Provide an example of a situation that would warrant each. What would be the possible role of the school counselor. ( 3 - 4 Paragraphs).
Question 4: List 2 factors that may put a student at risk. Include an example of how a school counselor can provide assistance. ( 2 - 4 Paragraphs).
Question 5: Name and provide an example of 2 roles that a parent, of an Exceptional child, may assume. (2 - 3 Paragraphs).
Question 6: Define disproportionate representation by identifying groups that are over and/or underrepresented in exceptional education programs. Why is this problematic? What can you do in response to this, as a school counselor? (2 - 4 Paragraphs).