GACE Special
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Assessment
tools used to evaluate student growth and
determine whether educational goals are
being met.
,Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
an injury that occurs to the brain due to
accident or trauma; depending on where in
the brain the injury occurs will determine
how the student is impacted.
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Orthopedic Impairment
a physical disability where the bones or muscles do
not work like a typical peer; many use braces or a
wheelchair.
Example: Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Paraplegic
Disability
,Any hindrance or difficulty imposed by
physical, mental, or emotional problems.
Speech or Language Impairment
A struggle with verbal communication that impacts
their ability to effectively communicate thoughts or
ideas in the classroom.
Example: Lisps, Speech Impediments, Language
Impairment, Communication Disorders
Emotional Disturbance / Emotional Disability
a mental illness that impacts their behavior and
ability to function in the classroom.
Ex: Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression,
Obsessive-compulsive Disorder
Individualized Education Program (IEP)
a plan created by a committee of general and
special educators, parents, specialists, and
administrators to provide a free and appropriate
public education (FAPE) that is tailored to their
needs and goals.
Ex: IEP Goals
Bias
prejudiced feelings, outlook, or leanings for or
against a particular person, race, ethnicity, age, or
group, often without taking others' opinions into
consideration.
, Ex: assuming all English language learners are less
intelligent than native English speakers
Constructivism
Learning new behaviors by adjusting our current
view of the world.
Ex:Research projects
Bipolar Disorder
disorder of the brain that causes extreme feelings
of happiness (known as "mania") followed by
extreme feelings of sadness (depression)
Ex: If not treated, bipolar disorder can lead to
damaged relationships, trouble at work or in
school, and even depression.
Epilepsy
a central nervous system disorder that
causes sudden seizures that may or may not
be convulsive.
Braille
type of printing using raised dots to
represent letters, allowing students with
severe visual impairment to read by touch.
Down Syndrome
genetic disorder caused by a third copy of
chromosome 21 usually resulting in growth
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