Question 1

Why did the reauthorization of IDEA in 2004 change the eligibility rule for students with Learning Disabilities?&#10;A) Inconsistencies among states as to the definition of significant discrepancy&#10;B) Under and over qualifying by students for services&#10;C) Financial consideration&#10;D) Both A and B

Accepted Answer

The reauthorization of IDEA in 2004 changed the eligibility rule for students with Learning Disabilities due to inconsistencies among states regarding the definition of significant discrepancy and issues with under and over qualifying students for services. This aimed to standardize criteria and ensure more accurate identification and support for students with learning disabilities.

Question 2

To determine if a student has an Emotional or Behavioral Disorder, the following must be ruled out:&#10;A) Sensory and health issues&#10;B) Intellectual and sensory issues&#10;C) Intellectual, sensory and health issues&#10;D) Vision or hearing issues

Accepted Answer

To accurately diagnose an Emotional or Behavioral Disorder, it's essential to first rule out other potential causes of the observed behaviors. This includes ensuring that the behaviors are not due to intellectual disabilities, sensory impairments (such as vision or hearing problems), or health issues. This comprehensive approach helps ensure that interventions are appropriately targeted to the student's needs.

Question 3

Why does being in a school that has RTI make it easier for a student to be identified in need of a referral to the special education process?&#10;A) Progress monitoring will document the use of evidence-based practices&#10;B) The teachers do not have to provide documentation to the team&#10;C) The student does not need to be assessed&#10;D) Data will be evaluated through a different lens

Accepted Answer

RTI (Response to Intervention) involves progress monitoring and the use of evidence-based practices, which helps in documenting a student's response to interventions, making it easier to identify those who may need a referral to special education.

Question 4

A non-discriminatory assessment includes:&#10;A) The use of one assessment instrument&#10;B) Given by a staff member in the building&#10;C) Be reliable and valid&#10;D) Testing all students in English

Accepted Answer

Non-discriminatory assessments must be reliable (consistently measure what they are supposed to measure) and valid (actually measure what they are supposed to measure). The other options can introduce bias or limit accessibility for some students.

Question 5

To identify a student as needing special education services, testing must include:&#10;A) Multiple measures&#10;B) Multiple settings&#10;C) Multiple assessors&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

To accurately identify a student as needing special education services, it's important to use a comprehensive approach that includes multiple measures (to get a broad understanding of the student's abilities and needs), assessments in multiple settings (to see how the student performs in different environments), and input from multiple assessors (to ensure a well-rounded perspective). This holistic approach helps in making a more accurate determination of the student's needs.

Question 6

Scores from standardized assessments in reading and math will help:&#10;A) Determine the student's social/emotional status&#10;B) Compare a student to his/her peers&#10;C) Know what grade level he/she is on&#10;D) Determine what needs to be taught next

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Criterion referenced tests are helpful for: tier 1 progress monitoring&#10;A) Identifying a Learning Disability&#10;B) Progress Monitoring&#10;C) Writing annual goals&#10;D) Both A and B

Accepted Answer

Criterion-referenced tests are useful for both identifying learning disabilities by comparing a student's performance against a predetermined criterion or standard, and for progress monitoring to track a student's progress towards meeting those standards over time.

Question 8

Curriculum Based Assessments cover:&#10;A) Learning of the current curriculum&#10;B) How students compare to other students their age&#10;C) What curriculum was used in the past grade&#10;D) Both B and C

Accepted Answer

Curriculum Based Assessments are designed to measure how well students are learning the material currently being taught in their curriculum. They focus on the content and skills that are part of the ongoing instructional program, rather than comparing students to others or assessing past curriculum content.

Question 9

Data obtained from assessments should be reviewed for:&#10;A) Discrepancies&#10;B) The need for further assessments&#10;C) Strengths and weaknesses&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Data from assessments should be reviewed for discrepancies, the need for further assessments, and strengths and weaknesses to ensure a comprehensive understanding and accurate decision-making.

Question 10

Annual goals on an IEP must be:&#10;A) Observable&#10;B) Measurable&#10;C) Valid&#10;D) Observable an Measurable

Accepted Answer

Annual goals on an IEP (Individualized Education Program) must be both observable and measurable. This ensures that progress can be clearly monitored and assessed.

Question 11

How do RTI and Special Education fit together? Or do they? Explain your answer.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Take the role of a special education teacher. What is the process for determining if a student needs special education?

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

Write 5 behavioral and 5 academic goals, making sure they are observable and measureable, and contain the required components of condition, behavior, and criteria.

Accepted Answer

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Deck 13: Tier Three and Special Education