Question 1

Goals in an individualized family service plan are based on the ____________ of the family.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Goals in an individualized family service plan...

Question 2

All students eligible for special education services under IDEA are also eligible for accommodations under Section 504.

Accepted Answer

This is true because Section 504 is a civil rights law that applies to all students with disabilities, whether or not they qualify for special education services under IDEA. Section 504 requires schools to provide accommodations or modifications to ensure equal access to education for all students with disabilities.

Question 3

Which act employs a functional rather than a categorical model for determining a disability?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which act employs a functional rather than...

Question 4

Which of the following would be considered assessment accommodations?

Accepted Answer

All of the above options are considered assessment accommodations.

- Extended time allows students to have additional time to complete the assessment. 
- Use of special equipment may include things like a calculator, electronic reader, or communication device to support students with disabilities. 
- Frequent breaks may be necessary for students who have medical needs or attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), for example.

Providing accommodations helps ensure that students have an equal opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills, regardless of their abilities or disabilities.

Question 5

The U.S.Supreme Court held in ______________that catheterization qualified as a related service under PL 94-142.

Accepted Answer

In Tatro v. State of Texas (1980), the U.S. Supreme Court held that catheterization qualified as a related service under PL 94-142, which requires public schools to provide a free and appropriate education to children with disabilities.

Question 6

According to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004, an individualized education program must include a statement of the student's present levels of educational and functional _______________.

Accepted Answer

According to IDEA 2004, an individualized education program (IEP) must include a statement of the student's present levels of educational and functional performance. This includes information about the student's current academic and behavioral abilities and needs, as well as any relevant medical or developmental information. This information helps guide the development of appropriate educational goals and services for the student. Choices A and C are not correct because they are not related to the required statement of present levels of performance. Choice D is not correct because the statement of present levels of performance is a required component of the IEP.

Question 7

Litigation is the only reason we have recent changes in the procedures and practices currently being instituted in special education.

Accepted Answer

Recent changes in special education procedures and practices are influenced by a variety of factors including new research, policy updates, educational trends, and advocacy efforts, in addition to litigation.

Question 8

_______________ is the generic term for the process of gathering information for the purpose of making decisions.

Accepted Answer

Assessment is the generic term for the process of gathering information for the purpose of making decisions. Response to intervention (A) is a specific method for providing academic and behavioral support to struggling students. The discrepancy model (B) is a specific method for identifying students with disabilities by comparing their abilities to their peers. Instruction (C) is the process of teaching and providing educational materials.

Question 9

Sources of student assessment information may include which of the following:

Accepted Answer

All of the above choices, observation, interview, and work samples, can provide valuable information about a student's progress and performance, and are commonly used sources of student assessment information.

Question 10

Which of the following is not a major component under IDEA (Public Law 94-142)?

Accepted Answer

The Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) is not a major component under IDEA. The other three options, Free appropriate public education (FAPE), Least restrictive environment (LRE), and Individualized education program (IEP), are all major components of IDEA. The IFSP is actually a component of another law, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C, which provides early intervention services to infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families.

Question 11

The language contained in IDEA 2004 concerning who is considered a "highly qualified" special educator is complementary to the standards promulgated in __________________.

Accepted Answer

The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) of 2001 contains specific requirements for educators to be "highly qualified," including special educators. IDEA 2004 complements these standards by incorporating them into its requirements for special educator qualifications.

Question 12

Schools must justify the exclusion of students with disabilities for any period of time from the general education environment.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true according to federal law, specifically the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Schools must provide justification for any decision to exclude a student with a disability from the general education environment, and must document all such decisions in the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP).

Question 13

The current focus on exposing an individual with special needs to the general education curriculum is clearly evident in a recent initiative known as

Accepted Answer

The Common Core State Standards initiative aims to ensure that all students, including those with special needs, have access to a rigorous and relevant education that prepares them for college and career success. The initiative focuses on aligning standards across states and providing high-quality educational resources and assessment tools to support student learning.

Question 14

According to which of the following should students with disabilities be served within the full inclusion model?

Accepted Answer

The full inclusion model advocates for students with disabilities to be served in educational settings alongside their peers without disabilities, based on their chronological age, rather than their educational age or functional ability. This approach emphasizes the importance of social integration and equal access to education.

Question 15

The continuum of services is a series of educational placements that can be used to determine a student's

Accepted Answer

The continuum of services is a range of options for educational placement that varies in the level of support and restriction. The main purpose of the continuum is to ensure appropriate placement of students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment, where they can receive the necessary supports and instruction to meet their individual needs. Therefore, the continuum can be used to determine the least restrictive environment (LRE) for a student based on their present levels of performance and range of probable success, but it is not specifically designed for behavior interventions.

Question 16

Which of the following is not a stipulation of IDEA 2004?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is not a...

Question 17

Which of the following components of an individual family service plan is not also a component of the IEP?

Accepted Answer

While present levels of performance, statement of measurable goals, and date of initiation of services are components of both the individual family service plan (IFSP) and the individualized education program (IEP), statement of family resources, priorities, and concerns is unique to the IFSP. This component allows for the family to have input and be actively involved in the development of the IFSP.

Question 18

Instructional or behavioral strategies introduced by a general education teacher to assist a struggling student are

Accepted Answer

Prereferral interventions are strategies implemented by the general education teacher to support struggling students before they are referred for special education services. These interventions involve modifying teaching methods, providing extra support or resources, and collaborating with parents and other professionals. Informal assessments, portfolios, and student work samples are useful tools for monitoring progress and evaluating the effectiveness of interventions, but they do not necessarily represent instructional or behavioral strategies introduced by the teacher.

Question 19

In ___________the court extended a previous decision to include all children with disabilities.

Accepted Answer

Mills v. Board of Education, District of Columbia, 1972 was a landmark case in which the court extended the right to a free, appropriate public education to all children with disabilities, regardless of the nature or severity of their disability. This case paved the way for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and other federal laws aimed at ensuring equal educational opportunities for children with disabilities. The other options listed were important cases, but they did not have the same broad impact on the education of children with disabilities.

Question 20

_____ percent of the referrals for special education services result in placement.

Accepted Answer

According to national data, approximately 75% of referrals for special education services result in the student being placed in special education.

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