Question 1

Which law has, as a condition of eligibility, the requirement that the disability limits one or more major life activities?

Accepted Answer

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 requires that the disability must limit one or more major life activities to be eligible for protections and accommodations under this law.

Question 2

Which special education legislation was passed in 1975 to provide access to education for students with disabilities?

Accepted Answer

The Education for All Handicapped Children Act was passed in 1975 to ensure that children with disabilities were given the same opportunities for education as those without disabilities. This act was later renamed the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Question 3

What was the outcome of Rosa's Law passed in 2010?

Accepted Answer

Rosa's Law, enacted in 2010, mandated the replacement of the term "mental retardation" with "intellectual disabilities" in federal laws. This change was made to reflect a more current understanding and respectful language regarding intellectual disabilities.

Question 4

Which of the following is a characteristic of Section 504?

Accepted Answer

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in programs that receive federal financial assistance. It does not require the disability to have a direct effect on the individual's education, unlike the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which has specific eligibility categories and definitions for services.

Question 5

In this requirement of IDEA for children with disabilities, procedures to settle differences regarding the child's evaluation or services are detailed.

Accepted Answer

The requirement in IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) that details procedures to settle differences regarding the child's evaluation or services is related to conflict resolution. This includes mediation, due process hearings, and state complaints procedures to ensure that disagreements between parents and schools can be resolved in a formal, structured manner.

Question 6

Robert, an eight-year-old German speaker, has been referred for consideration of special education services. A team of knowledgeable professionals will assess all areas of his suspected disability and will take his language differences into consideration in selecting tests and in the evaluation process. Which principle of IDEA does this reflect?

Accepted Answer

The principle reflected is the Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) aspect of IDEA, which emphasizes the need for a team of knowledgeable professionals to assess all areas of a child's suspected disability, ensuring that language differences and other relevant factors are considered during the evaluation process.

Question 7

A school-based team reviews information on Algean who is struggling with reading in her third-grade classroom. As a component of the process, the team reviews instructional information on Algean including her progress. The team wants to determine whether other factors are causing Algean to have trouble in mathematics. What is the name of this process?

Accepted Answer

The process described is the pre-referral process, which involves reviewing a student's progress and instructional information before referring them for special education evaluation. This step helps to identify if there are other factors affecting the student's learning that can be addressed within the general education setting.

Question 8

Alis' academic performance is significantly behind that of her classmates. She has been referred for the special education process. What is the role of parents in this step of the process?

Accepted Answer

Parents must give written consent for their child to be evaluated for special education services, which is a crucial step in the process. This ensures that they are involved and agree with the decision to proceed with the evaluation.

Question 9

Alis' parents, and other members of the team, are meeting to outline in writing her special education services. The team is also deciding where those services will be provided. Which step of the IEP process does this represent?

Accepted Answer

This step is part of the IEP development process, where the team outlines the specific special education services a student will receive and decides on the setting in which these services will be provided.

Question 10

What is the name of the plan that teams develop for those students who have a disability, do not require special education services, but could benefit from accommodations or related services?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is C) Section 504 plan. This plan is designed for students who have a disability that impacts a major life activity but do not qualify for special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). It ensures they receive accommodations and related services to support their education.

Question 11

Young children with disabilities are initially identified through each of the following methods EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

Multitiered systems of support (MTSS) are primarily designed for educational settings to identify and support students with learning and behavior needs, rather than to initially identify young children with disabilities. Prenatal testing, Child Find, and newborn screening are direct methods used for early identification of disabilities.

Question 12

This plan for children with disabilities is delivered in natural environments. Some services are provided at a cost to parents or is covered by their insurance. What is this plan?

Accepted Answer

An Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) is designed for young children with developmental delays or disabilities and is delivered in natural environments, such as the home or community settings. It often includes services that might be covered by the family's insurance or require some cost-sharing, focusing on involving the family and working within their natural routines.

Question 13

An IEP should contain all the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

The name of the service coordinator is not a required component of an Individualized Education Program (IEP). An IEP should include age of majority rights, goals for the student, and methods for measuring progress.

Question 14

Juan, a student with intellectual disabilities, will be 17 years of age at his next birthday. What type of plan is his special education teacher developing to address this student's needs as he nears the age of majority?

Accepted Answer

An Individualized Transition Plan (ITP) is developed for students with disabilities as they near the age of majority to address their needs in transitioning from school to adult life, including employment, further education, and independent living.

Question 15

Mr. Teamer is an early intervention teacher for children ages birth to 2 years. He is developing IFSPs for the students on his case load. How often should the IFSPs, Mr. Teamer is developing, be evaluated to determine children's progress?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Mr. Teamer is an early intervention teacher...

Question 16

Mr. Frances is concerned about the behavior of Sam who becomes extremely agitated periodically during class time. What is the tool Mr. Frances will use to determine why Sam behaves in a certain way?

Accepted Answer

An FBA, or Functional Behavior Assessment, is the tool used to identify the reasons behind a student's behavior by collecting data on what happens before, during, and after the behavior occurs. This helps in understanding the purpose or function of the behavior for the student, which is essential for developing strategies to address and modify the behavior effectively.

Question 17

Mack, a 16-year-old student with autism, became angry when he could not go to his Music class. Mack pushed another student to the floor when the student came close to him. The push caused the student to fall and injure himself. Mack was sent to the principal's office who suspended him for a short period. Now, the IEP team must review Mack's behavior and make a manifest determination decision. All the following are guidelines to use if Mack's behavior is determined to be the result of his disability EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

Informing the student about his or her behavioral rights at reaching the age of majority is not directly related to addressing the behavior as a result of the disability. The other options (A, B, D) are directly related to assessing and planning interventions for behavior that is determined to be a manifestation of the student's disability.

Question 18

Perez is a student who is deaf. Mr. Fell, his science teacher, wants to know the types of accommodations Perez will need in science. The special educator advises Mr. Fell that Perez will need to be seated near his teacher and will need an interpreter who can sign responses. What types of accommodations are these that Perez requires?

Accepted Answer

Perez requires accommodations related to the setting (being seated near the teacher) and response (having an interpreter to sign responses).

Question 19

Mrs. Tempo allows Eric, a student with ADHD, to have extra time to complete his tests. She provides Susan, a student with low vision, a large print test. Mrs. Tempo is making ________ for these students.

Accepted Answer

Accommodations are changes that remove barriers and provide students with equal access to learning without altering the content or lowering the standards. Mrs. Tempo is making accommodations by adjusting the conditions under which the students can complete their tests (extra time for Eric, large print for Susan) without changing the test content itself.

Question 20

Mrs. Tempo allows Ivan, a student with intellectual disabilities to complete only the even numbered problems on his math test. Jill, a student with a learning disability in writing, can submit an outline of the assigned topic instead of writing an . Mrs. Tempo is making ________ for these students.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Mrs. Tempo allows Ivan, a student with...

Quiz 4: Basic Guarantees, Individualized Programs, and Special Services