After reading Chapter 2, you should be able to:

• Identify the court cases that led to the enactment of Public Law 94–142.
   
• Summarize the key components of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) from 1975 to 2004.
   
• Explain the legislative intent of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
   
• Compare inter- and intraindividual differences.
   
• Describe the difference between norm- and criterion-referenced assessments.
   
• Identify the steps in the referral process for the delivery of special education services.
   
• List the key components of an individualized education program (IEP) and an individualized family service plan (IFSP).
   
• Define mainstreaming, least restrictive environment, regular education initiative, and full inclusion.