Question 1

When visiting a potential school or placement, parents should:
A) not mention their child with a disability.
B) observe a number of classrooms to understand the variation of teaching styles.
C) pick the teacher they want.
D) bring a camera and videotape so they can share it at the meetings.

Accepted Answer

Observing a number of classrooms allows parents to understand the different teaching styles and environments, helping them make an informed decision about the best fit for their child.

Question 2

Kindergarten teachers can help in transitions by:
A) avoiding free-time activities.
B) having children copy each other's work so that it will all be the same.
C) avoiding talking about the rules until children are comfortable.
D) pairing up children as buddies.

Accepted Answer

Pairing up children as buddies can help them feel more comfortable and supported during transitions, making the process smoother and less stressful.

Question 3

It is important for the teacher to communicate with the parents:
A) after eight weeks to give the child and teacher an opportunity to bond.
B) by calling them every day for the first three weeks.
C) daily, if possible, with an informal journal or notebook to encourage and support both the parent and child.
D) in emergency situations only.

Accepted Answer

Regular communication, such as through a journal or notebook, helps build a supportive relationship between the teacher, parents, and child, fostering better understanding and collaboration.

Question 4

If a child is having difficulties in adjusting to a new situation:
A) ignore it because that would give the child negative reinforcement.
B) a meeting about the situation should take place, and another placement should be considered.
C) it is important to evaluate the planning process.
D) parents and school staff should engage in preventive planning to assess the services.

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

According to IDEA, how long before a child's birthday or move to a new program should transition planning for infants, toddlers, and children ages three and up begin?
A) Between one and three months
B) Between four and five months
C) Between six and twelve months
D) Between 1 year and 18 months

Accepted Answer

IDEA requires that transition planning for infants, toddlers, and children ages three and up should begin between six and twelve months before the child's birthday or move to a new program.

Question 6

Who serves as the major support system for the child and family during the transition?
A) The receiving program
B) The sending program
C) The case manager
D) The pediatrician

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Question 7

Which of the following is one of the most critical components of successful transitions?
A) Defining roles
B) Setting goals
C) Reviewing progress to date
D) Developing a planning team

Accepted Answer

Developing a planning team is crucial as it ensures that there is a structured approach to managing the transition, involving key stakeholders and leveraging diverse expertise.

Question 8

When children are able to generalize previously learned skills to an unfamiliar setting or new classroom, they have:
A) readiness skills.
B) prerequisite skills.
C) transfer skills.
D) transitional skills.

Accepted Answer

Transfer skills refer to the ability to apply learned skills or knowledge to new and different situations or environments.

Question 9

Why do some educators advocate that school districts provide services for preschoolers in community-based programs?
A) It is more economical.
B) They are closer to the children's homes.
C) Few districts provide preschool programs for typically developing children.
D) They are better than district programs.

Accepted Answer

Few districts provide preschool programs for typically developing children, so community-based programs can fill this gap and provide necessary services.

Question 10

Which of the following is a legal requirement of transitions for children turning three?
A) Services must change to year-round.
B) The IFSP must be amended to include transition plans.
C) A vision and hearing screening must occur.
D) The parents must be offered a choice of at least two program options.

Accepted Answer

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) include a transition plan for children moving from early intervention services to preschool services as they turn three.

Question 11

What time of year should planning for a child with an IEP who is transitioning to kindergarten begin?
A) Summer
B) Winter
C) Fall
D) Spring

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Question 12

A least restrictive environment is defined as which of the following?
A) A setting with ample opportunity for play and recess
B) The most normalized setting in which the needs of the child can be met
C) A setting with a positive intervention plan
D) A setting with a flexible and individualized curriculum

Accepted Answer

The most normalized setting in which the needs of the child can be met

Question 13

Which of the following is the most common reason for transitions?
A) A family move
B) A child's age
C) A change in the level of services needed
D) Lack of progress in the current program

Accepted Answer

A child's age is the most common reason for transitions, as children naturally progress through different stages of education and development, necessitating changes in their educational or care settings.

Question 14

Which of the following is often one of the most overlooked but extremely important steps in transition planning?
A) Writing the transition plan
B) Reviewing the outcome of the transition
C) Setting goals
D) Developing a planning team

Accepted Answer

Reviewing the outcome of the transition is often overlooked but is crucial for assessing the effectiveness of the transition plan and making necessary adjustments.

Question 15

What program is designed to help students with fall birthdays become more successful in kindergarten as well as future years of their schooling?
A) Preschool
B) Transitional kindergarten
C) Special education
D) Early intervention

Accepted Answer

Transitional kindergarten is specifically designed for children with fall birthdays, providing them with an extra year of preparation before starting kindergarten, enhancing their readiness and success in future schooling.

Question 16

How can early childhood services help children with disabilities move more easily into a new environment?
A) Discuss transitions
B) Carefully plan transitions
C) Arrange a party
D) Give a gift

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Question 17

How does the function of the sending program facilitate the transition for a child and their family?
A) Assists the family in gathering information about the new program(s) and provides recent reports and evaluations to the receiving program
B) Meets with the family and child before the child begins program, answers questions, identifies potential issues, shares strategies
C) Acts as advocates
D) Provides cultural information

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

What is the primary difference between the service delivery model associated with early intervention and that of preschool?
A) Early intervention programs are typically home-based, occurring four to five times per week. Preschool programs are center-based, operating up to three times per week.
B) Early intervention programs are usually center-based. Preschool programs are typically home-based.
C) Early intervention programs typically provide a home-based program. Preschool programs are center-based.
D) Early intervention programs are typically center-based, operating three times per week. Preschool programs are home-based, operating four or five days per week.

Accepted Answer

Early intervention programs often focus on providing services in the child's natural environment, such as the home, to support family involvement and daily routines. Preschool programs are generally center-based, providing structured learning environments.

Question 19

The results of the study conducted by the Pre-Elementary Education Longitudinal Study (PEELS) and funded by the U.S. Department of Education indicate which of the following as significantly associated with how easy the transition to kindergarten was as perceived by parents and teachers.
A) Children transitioning at the age of six
B) When the school initiated support to facilitate the transition
C) Parents are primarily responsible for the transition
D) Showing pictures of the new school to the child

Accepted Answer

The study found that the timing of when the school initiated support to facilitate the transition was significantly associated with how easy the transition to kindergarten was perceived by parents and teachers.

Question 20

Which of the following is the role of the sending program?
A) Help identify goals for the IEP
B) Arrange play dates with children from the new program
C) Identify and supply special materials and equipment needed
D) Determine if the child needs to learn a new skill prior to the transition

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Quiz 19: Planning Transitions to Support Inclusion

When visiting a potential school or placement, parents should:

Kindergarten teachers can help in transitions by:

It is important for the teacher to communicate with the parents:

If a child is having difficulties in adjusting to a new situation:

According to IDEA, how long before a child's birthday or move to a new program should transition planning for infants, toddlers, and children ages three and up begin?

Who serves as the major support system for the child and family during the transition?

Which of the following is one of the most critical components of successful transitions?

When children are able to generalize previously learned skills to an unfamiliar setting or new classroom, they have:

Why do some educators advocate that school districts provide services for preschoolers in community-based programs?

Which of the following is a legal requirement of transitions for children turning three?

What time of year should planning for a child with an IEP who is transitioning to kindergarten begin?

A least restrictive environment is defined as which of the following?

Which of the following is the most common reason for transitions?

Which of the following is often one of the most overlooked but extremely important steps in transition planning?

What program is designed to help students with fall birthdays become more successful in kindergarten as well as future years of their schooling?

How can early childhood services help children with disabilities move more easily into a new environment?

How does the function of the sending program facilitate the transition for a child and their family?

What is the primary difference between the service delivery model associated with early intervention and that of preschool?

The results of the study conducted by the Pre-Elementary Education Longitudinal Study (PEELS) and funded by the U.S. Department of Education indicate which of the following as significantly associated with how easy the transition to kindergarten was as perceived by parents and teachers.

Which of the following is the role of the sending program?