Deck 2: The Personnel and Procedures of Special Education

Question 1

"Jenna will increase her decoding and reading comprehension from a first grade level to a second grade level" is an example of a/an:

A)Present level of performance
B)Annual goal
C)Short-term objective
D)Benchmark

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which of the following are NOT categorized as related service professionals?

A)Adapted physical educator
B)Rehabilitation counselor
C)Art therapist
D)Audiologist

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Each is a parent right regarding special education eligibility determination EXCEPT:

A)To have immediate access to educational records after a formal request
B)To request individual testing
C)To be full members of the team determining services
D)To have their child educated in the LRE

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Mr.Fuentas called Sarah's parents to schedule a meeting to update information on Sarah's learning progress and to set goals for the upcoming year.This type of meeting is called a/an:

A)Three-year evaluation
B)Eligibility meeting
C)Intervention assistance
D)Annual review

Question 5

Who are the central members of the IEP team?

A)Educators
B)Parents
C)Administrators
D)Students

Question 6

Which individuals sometimes conduct lessons for an entire class to resolve issues in peer relationships?

A)School psychologist
B)Social worker
C)School counselor
D)Special educator

Question 7

Students who have disabilities and whose first language is NOT English sometimes receive their special education services from a:

A)Bilingual teacher
B)Special education teacher
C)Bilingual paraeducator
D)Bilingual special education teacher

Question 8

Bilingual special education teachers generally have expertise in each of the following EXCEPT:

A)Special behavior management techniques
B)Knowledge of language proficiency
C)Appropriate assessment tools and techniques
D)Cultural and linguistic diversity

Question 9

Mr.Lavella,a specialized education teacher at Washington High School,begins making the list of students whose re-evaluations are due within the month.He attempts to contact all three of the parents but only two of the three parents agree to attend the meetings.The third parent refuses to come and asks Mr.Lavella not to contact her again.Which is a true statement?

A)The re-evaluation cannot take place without the permission of the parents.
B)The re-evaluation cannot take place without the permission and participation of the parents.
C)The re-evaluation can occur without the permission of the parents.
D)The school is entitled to participate in due process against the parents.

Question 10

A new option for addressing serious student learning problems that may indicate a learning disability is:

A)Response to Intervention
B)Response to Treatment Programs
C)Individualized Education Program
D)Individualized Education Plan

Question 11

Professionals who are licensed to administer intelligence tests and other assessment used in determining whether a student is eligible to receive special education services is a:

A)School psychologist
B)Social worker
C)School counselor
D)Special educator

Question 12

Each of the following is a term used to describe educators who work under the direction of a teacher or another school professional to help in the delivery of services EXCEPT:

A)Paraeducator
B)Service support professional
C)Paraprofessional
D)Teaching assistant

Question 13

Which IEP component comprises achievement test scores,teacher ratings of student behavior,and scores on specialized assessments?

A)Present level of performance
B)Annual goal
C)Short-term objective
D)Benchmark

Question 14

Early childhood special educators generally are expected to:

A)Have knowledge primarily about one disability because they tend to be assigned to one type of program
B)Have knowledge primarily about behavioral concerns as those are the most important aspect of early childhood development
C)Have knowledge about a wide range of disabilities
D)Have knowledge about early childhood physical therapy

Question 15

Each of the following is a decision made by the multidisciplinary team EXCEPT whether:

A)The student has a disability
B)The disability adversely affects educational performance
C)The student's needs can be addressed by special education
D)The school has the services needed by the student

Question 16

Tier 1 interventions are most often used with:

A)Serious behavior concerns
B)Reading and math problems
C)Social skills problems
D)Emotional problems

Question 17

Mrs.Byrd needs assistance.In spite of her efforts to use a variety of strategies to assist Donna in math,she continues to lag behind her classmates.Donna is becoming increasingly frustrated and often cries during math.Mrs.Byrd decides to ask that Donna's case be reviewed by the:

A)Psychology team
B)Multidisciplinary team
C)Intervention assistance team
D)Behavior assistance team

Question 18

Which aspect of assessment refers to the consistency with which a test measures something?

A)Reliability
B)Validity
C)Content validity
D)Accuracy

Question 19

Tier 2 interventions generally involve:

A)Daily one-to-one instruction outside the classroom
B)Extra instruction in reading or math
C)Small-group instruction several times a week
D)Use of research-based approaches for all students

Question 20

Phillip is an eighth grader with intellectual disabilities.He is exempt from the achievement tests required by ESEA.This occurred because:

A)Phillip's parents signed a waiver stating they did not want him tested
B)Phillip's IEP specifies that alternative assessments are more appropriate
C)Students with intellectual disabilities are automatically exempt
D)Students with disabilities usually are exempt from these tests

Question 21

Mary is a student with cerebral palsy who has difficulty with fine and gross motor skills.Mary's resource room teacher would most likely contact an occupational therapist for help with which of the following?

A)Counseling Mary about applying to college
B)Helping Mary to walk with a cane
C)Finding a job coach for Mary's after school work
D)Teaching Mary how to paint with a brush

Question 22

General education,resource,separate class,separate school,residential facilities,home,and hospital are the options for providing educational services to students with disabilities.These options are called:

A)Continuum of services
B)Continuum of placements
C)Least restrictive environment
D)Special education services

Question 23

__________________________ are the professionals who coordinate the efforts of educators,families,and outside agency personnel to ensure that students receive all the supports they need.

Question 24

Each of the following is an issue for effective implementation of RTI EXCEPT:

A)It has been shown to be a reliable method for improving instruction of students with learning disabilities.
B)General education teachers do not always know how to implement it.
C)Special education teachers may not have time to explain it to others.
D)It may not be effective with students for whom English is a second language.
Praxis Style Questions

Question 25

Which of the following is TRUE regarding due process hearings?

A)The hearing officer is a judge.
B)The hearing officer is not a judge.
C)There is no officer present,only lawyers.
D)It is an informal attempt to resolve disputes.

Question 26

Describe the process that occurs when a student is assessed for special education services.

Question 27

What three critical decisions are multidisciplinary teams responsible for making?

Question 28

Even though a full continuum of alternative placement options exists for students with disabilities,more than half spend more than ___ percent of the school day in general education classrooms.

Question 29

When students receive services outside of the regular classroom between 21 and 60 percent of the day,they are in which setting?

A)A separate classroom
B)A separate school
C)A resource setting
D)A general education classroom

Question 30

Juanita,a second grader who recently arrived from Mexico with rudimentary English skills,was referred for a special education assessment after displaying sustained poor academic performance in the classroom.With permission from her parents,the team began the assessment process.Juanita's scores on the intelligence exam (WISC-III)demonstrated an IQ similar to students with moderate intellectual disabilities.She also performed poorly on the school's standard reading,spelling,and writing tests.However,her adaptive and social living skills were above average.Before the team recommends Juanita for special education,which principle of IDEA should they be concerned that they may have violated?
A.Nondiscriminatory assessment
B.Free appropriate public education
C.Individualized Education
D.Due process

Question 31

Once a student has been identified as eligible for special education services and an IEP has been written,how is his/her progress monitored?

Question 32

Less than .5 percent of students with disabilities receive services in which setting?

A)Home or hospital
B)Residential
C)Separate school
D)Separate classroom

Question 33

Tara is an elementary student diagnosed with autism.She is currently in the general education classroom but is having difficulty functioning in this setting.Her family is happy with her placement but the teacher feels a change is needed.Tara's placement can be changed by:

A)The student's team with parent permission
B)The student's team without parent permission
C)The student's family
D)The school administrator

Question 34

The law requires that students be evaluated to determine strengths and to explore areas of functioning in which a disability is suspected.What do these comprehensive assessments address?

Question 35

Anthony is a first grade student who has been struggling in his general education setting.The parents and teacher have discussed their concerns about Anthony's lack of progress and frustration.Using the response to intervention model,what is the likely first step to implement for Anthony?

A)The teacher should implement high-quality,research-based interventions and monitor Anthony's progress.
B)The teacher should request that Anthony be tested for special education services.
C)The parents should have Anthony assessed by his pediatrician.
D)The teacher and parents should wait until Anthony gets a bit older before acting on their concerns.

Question 36

A student's placement must be reviewed:

A)Weekly if necessary
B)At the teacher's request
C)At least monthly
D)At least annually

Question 37

How a student's progress in meeting goals and objectives will be measured:

A)Must be determined by the family
B)Must be provided at the family's request
C)Must be included on the student's IEP
D)Must be included on each report card

Question 38

What are three roles of special educators?

Question 39

An informal way of settling disagreements among professionals and parents regarding the special education services of a child is:

A)Mediation
B)Due process
C)Positive communication strategies
D)Collaboration

Question 40

Dominique is a second grader who has Down syndrome.His parents insist that the least restrictive environment for him is the general education classroom.However,because he has frequent violent outbursts due to frustration,the professionals involved feel that a resource setting would be more appropriate until his outbursts are under control.Since an agreement cannot be reached,all parties involved have agreed that an impartial professional must be brought in to resolve this dispute.This is referred to as:

A)Administrative intervention
B)Mediation process
C)Due process
D)Dispute settlement process

Question 41

A continuum of placements is the term used for the options for where students with disabilities receive their educations.Compare and contrast the general educational setting and the resource setting.Give two pros and two cons of each.