Chapter 1: The Foundation for Educating Students with Disabilities and Other Unique Learning Needs Chapter 1 Learning Outcome Quizzes Learning Objective 1.1: Explain fundamental terms and concepts that describe special education, including those in federal law. [Q1] When teachers refer to ―students with disabilities,‖ they are inclusively referring to which of the following? 1. Students who are struggling academically in class 2. Students who are faced with a plethora of behavioral challenges that require intervention 3. Students who are eligible to receive special education services according to federal and state guidelines [correct] 4. Students who receive their education in a separate setting apart from the general education classroom [Feedback for Answer Choice 1] A student who is struggling in class may not qualify for special education. Likewise, a student who receives special education may certainly not be struggling in class. [Feedback for Answer Choice 2] Sometimes, students with significant behavioral challenges receive special education services, but certainly not always. [Feedback for Correct Answer 3] Special education is an inclusive field that includes students with various disabilities that impact a child‘s scholastic experience. The laws guiding the education of students with disabilities are present at both the federal and state levels.