Which of the following is the most common relative strength of students with a learning disability and students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? Options: Ability to attend more than one idea at a time, Possession of effective self-motivational strategies, Self-confidence in managing time and tasks, Normal intelligence and capability to learn

Normal intelligence and capability to learn

A special education teacher has noticed that students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds who have been referred for possible language disorders frequently demonstrate no language impairments. The special education teacher’s best response in this situation would be to: Distribute a memo to all classroom teachers urging them to investigate the distinction between language disorders and language differences.

Distribute a memo to all classroom teachers urging them to investigate the distinction between language disorders and language differences.

An elementary student who is displaying behaviors indicative of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is most likely to exhibit which of the following? Inability to sustain eye contact or converse in social situations, Difficulty processing task-related activities with assistance, Inability to relate thoughts to concrete situations, Difficulty controlling behaviors or sustaining focus.

Inability to sustain eye contact or converse in social situations

When preparing for Derek’s entry into her classroom, Ms. Maldonado should be aware that, compared with his classmates, Derek is less likely to:

Develop learning strategies without teacher intervention

If a student begins to show signs of an epileptic seizure, it is important that emergency action be taken immediately to protect the student's body from damage. Which of the following is the first step that should be taken when a student is experiencing an epileptic seizure? Options: Slip a soft object in the mouth to prevent damage to the tongue, Hold the student in position on the floor to protect the body from hitting objects, Avoid touching the student, and call immediately for an ambulance and medical attention, Cushion the head to protect the brain from trauma when the head strikes against the floor

Cushion the head to protect the brain from trauma when the head strikes against the floor

Behavior sampling would most likely be used by a special education teacher to

Collect data about the duration or frequency of a particular behavior exhibited by a student

Before collecting work samples, what procedure must a teacher complete? Options: Choose which samples will be collected daily, Establish criterion to direct the collection of work samples, Set aside an area within the classroom to collect and store work samples, Give the student a printed list of required assignments and their due dates

Establish criterion to direct the collection of work samples

Shay is a second-grade student who has been diagnosed as having attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Which of the following is a sign of ADHD that Shay is most likely to display? Sleeps during reading time, Cries frequently over minor frustrations, Shows an inflated sense of self-importance, Forgets to turn in homework on a daily basis

Forgets to turn in homework on a daily basis

Louann’s comprehensive cognitive ability was calculated to be 93 SS, with a 90% confidence interval of 89 to 98. Which of the following is a true statement?

Louann’s cognitive ability will fall between 89 and 98, 90 times out of 100

Which of the following is a requirement of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)? Options: Following initial placement, a student’s parents/guardians may designate specific educational staff to serve as participants in their child’s special education program No single assessment procedure can be used as the sole criterion in determining an appropriate IEP for a student Before a student is given a formal, initial evaluation, the school must inform the parents/guardians of their rights to view and evaluate assessment instruments and criteria An IEP written for a student with disabilities must be reviewed and updated at least twice each school year.

An IEP written for a student with disabilities must be reviewed and updated at least twice each school year.

An Admission Review Dismissal (ARD) meeting has been scheduled for Bobby at 9:00 am today. Bobby's guardian shows up with an uninvited guest. According to IDEA, what is the appropriate action for the ARD team to take?

The ARD team should be allowed to meet as scheduled

A general education teacher, Ms. Garza is concerned about a student’s progress in her class. She approaches a special education teacher, Mr. Yoder for help. What is the most important first step for Mr. Yoder to take to find an effective intervention?

Screening the student for additional disabilities that might be problematic

In relation to special education evaluations, use of a developmental explanation of behavior is most likely to include an emphasis on which of the following ideas? Because every child is an individual, it is impossible to make meaningful generalizations about “normal” or “typical” patterns of development, Quantitative measures are generally more accurate and useful than qualitative measures in characterizing a child’s development, Broad demographic variables (e.g. age, gender, ethnicity) have far less influence on a child’s development than do individual variables.

Biological, psychological, and social factors can be expected to interact continuously to shape and modify a child’s development.

What is the most effective way to encourage collaboration between a special educator and a general educator in a third-grade classroom? Options: Scheduling a common period to discuss and plan lessons that meet the student’s needs, Taking turns each week teaching lessons on the basis of teacher’s expertise, Encouraging the entire faculty to attend staff development workshops related to inclusion, Agreeing to pull out of the students who receive special education services for a certain amount of time each to work on individual goals.

Scheduling a common period to discuss and plan lessons that meet the student’s needs.

The Individualized Education Program (IP) is developed with the active involvement of team members and

Offers measures to be used in assessing the program’s success

A new student who is medically fragile requires a feeding tube and tracheostomy tube during normal school hours. Which of the following is most accurate regarding the student's medical needs?

The school administration is responsible for deciding who will meet the student's medical needs while at school.

What is true about Jennifer's educational placement? A change in educational placement can be made only by Jennifer's Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) committee, A student who has learning disabilities cannot legally be placed in a self-contained class, The placement is appropriate since the IEP Mr. Moore develops is considered a draft, Jennifer’s parents have no legal complaint because she was failing in the general education setting.

A change in educational placement can be made only by Jennifer's Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) committee.

How will the information brought to the ARD meetings be used?

To reveal the students' progress over the past year and help determine the least restrictive environment for the next school year.

Of the following, a fourth grader diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder is most likely to exhibit a tendency to

ask the teacher an excessive number of questions

Ms. Charles has a 12-month-old son with a disability attending an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) meeting. Which process would service providers most likely use for developing functional outcomes? Options: Developing outcomes based on assessment, Presenting outcomes for the family to choose from, Developing outcomes through collaboration with the family, Using standard outcomes based on the child’s disability

Developing outcomes through collaboration with the family

In the case of Miguel, a six-year-old English-language learner (ELL) whose parents speak Spanish, what is the school legally obligated to ensure?

Miguel’s parents will be provided with a written or audio tape transcription of his Individualized Education Program (IEP) in Spanish.

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (PL 93-112) provides which of the following guarantees for persons with disabilities? Options: The assurance of education in the least restrictive environment, Civil rights protection in programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance, Federal funding for needed services such as transportation, vocational training, and assistive technology, Access to a student’s school life by the parents of students under 18, and by students when they reach age 18

Civil rights protection in programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance

When teachers are collaborating with the parents of their students with disabilities, the teachers are morally obligated to: Ensure that the parents are aware of their child’s educational rights.

Ensure that the parents are aware of their child’s educational rights.

A school is planning health-care services for students who are eligible for the special education and related services. Which of the following questions is most important to ask in determining whether the school is able to provide appropriate health-care services? Would the services be available outside of school hours? Would the services require the aid of a paraprofessional? Would the services require the presence of medical personnel? Would the services be used for recreational purposes?

Would the services require the presence of medical personnel?

According to Texas law, what is the first action the school must take when Joyce's parents disagree with the education provided? Options: Require Joyce’s parents to explain why they disagree with the evaluation and to provide evidence to substantiate their claim, Provide information about the school’s evaluation guidelines and how to obtain an independent education evaluation (IEE), Show evidence of the school examiner's qualifications and proceed to draft Joyce’s individualized education program (IEP), Ask Joyce’s parents to see, at their own expense, a qualified examiner not employed by the school.

Provide information about the school’s evaluation guidelines and how to obtain an independent education evaluation (IEE)

Which of the following should a special education teacher be most aware of when communicating with parents of a child with disability? Giving feedback that concentrates solely on the progress of academic skills, Being aware of the professional jargon used in conveying important information, Communicating only information that has been documented, Refraining from providing advice about behavior management at home

Being aware of the professional jargon used in conveying important information

Which of the following best reflects the primary reason why premature infants are at risk for developmental delays? Digestive tract disorders reduce the infant’s ability to feed, so that weight gain is difficult to achieve, The skin is daily infected, and these infections spread quickly to the central nervous system, Bones are soft and unable to provide protection to the body, The flow oxygen is restricted due to an immature circulatory system

The flow oxygen is restricted due to an immature circulatory system

From the behaviorist point of view, which factor is least relevant to modifying the behavior of a student with special needs? Options: Environmental triggers for the behavior, Responses from the others to the behavior, Predictability of the behavior

Feelings underlying the behavior

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 both offer specific guidelines and protections for people with disabilities. Which of the following statements most accurately describes how these laws apply to John, a 21-year-old transitioning into a community living setting from a specialized support classroom? Options: IDEA will address John’s needs in the community through age 25, Section 504 will safeguard John’s rights in various settings throughout his life, IDEA protections of John’s rights ended at age 18 and are not longer valid, IDEA will safeguard John’s rights in various settings throughout his life

Section 504 will safeguard John’s rights in various settings throughout his life

Which of the following would be the first step to take when beginning to plan for a 3-year old's transition from Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) services to services provided through the public school system? Options: Encourage the child’s parents to begin visiting the school settings that represent potential for their child, Establish a timeline of transition activities, beginning approximately one year prior to the transition date, Assess the child’s current rate of progress to predict what areas of need are likely to be greatest at the time of transition, Invite representatives from possible receiving placements to visit the child in the current setting.

Establish a timeline of transition activities, beginning approximately one year prior to the transition date.

Ethan, a third-grade student, receives mathematics instruction in a resource classroom. His general education teacher, Ms. Whittin, asks to see the results from his most recent mathematics assessment. Which of the following is the most appropriate way for Ethan's special education teacher to respond to Ms. Whittin's request? Options: Indicating that Ms. Whittin must obtain written permission from Ethan’s parents to see the assessment results, Sharing Ethan’s assessment results with Ms. Whittin because she has a legitimate educational interest in requesting them, Consulting Ethan’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) for instructions about sharing the information with Ms. Whittin, Asking Ethan’s Admission review Dismissal (ARD) committee for permission to share the assessment results with Ms. Whittin.

Sharing Ethan’s assessment results with Ms. Whittin because she has a legitimate educational interest in requesting them

At an Admission Review Dismissal (ARD) committee meeting, the parents of a student recently diagnosed as having pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS) present to the committee a ten-page document dealing with their requests for services for their child. How should the committee respond to the parents' request for services?

Propose to postpone the ARD meeting and reconvene after school personnel had had time to review the document.

Which of the following statements most accurately describes free appropriate public education (FAPE) as mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)? Options: Providing financial assistance to the parents of students with disabilities to pay for private school placement, Using federal funding to educate students with disabilities in general education classroom with non disabled peers, Establishing an Individualized Education Program (IEP) to meet the academic and social needs of students with disabilities

Using federal funding to educate students with disabilities in general education classroom with non disabled peers

A third-grade student who has a learning disability in mathematics struggles to keep his place while working on three-digit by two-digit multiplication problems. Which strategy would most likely remediate the issue for the student? Options: Allowing student to use grade paper for completing the assignment, Providing different ways for the student to internalize mathematics facts, Introducing key mathematics vocabulary terms to use while solving the problems, Organizing mathematics centers to facilitate the student’s independent work

Allowing student to use grade paper for completing the assignment

Jana is a tenth-grade student who has been diagnosed as having Down's syndrome. She hopes to work with animals at the zoo and live in an apartment with her cousin after her high school graduation. Her educational needs include learning skills related to independent living, self-care, and social relationships. Which of the following will be the most appropriate transition statement on her Individualized Education Program (IEP)?

Jana will participate in a curriculum that addresses functional daily living and work skills.

To the maximum extent appropriate, Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) services must be provided in which of the following type of settings? Options: Preschool-type settings with a wide range of toys and games highly appealing to young children, Settings that provide opportunities for interaction with peers with similar disabilities, Highly structured settings that promote focused, on-task learning of targeted skills and behaviors, Home and community settings typical for peers without disabilities

Home and community settings typical for peers without disabilities

An eighth-grade student with a specific learning disability who reads at a fourth-grade level is in an inclusion science class. The science teacher is concerned that the student cannot comprehend the material in the course textbook. Which strategy is most likely to help the student comprehend the science material? Options: Assigning an after-school tutor to help the student better understand the eighth grade material, Setting high expectations for the student to master the eighth-grade skills, Obtaining a modified textbook that covers the eighth grade concepts at the student’s reading level, Designating a peer buddy during class to explain the eighth-grade concepts to the student using easier vocabulary.

Obtaining a modified textbook that covers the eighth grade concepts at the student’s reading level

In preparing for a classroom with general and special education students, the general education teacher may have to make modifications for students with disabilities. Which action should the teacher take? Options: The teacher should publicly distinguish between general and special education students, The teacher should expect to allow all students in the classroom to have extra time on any timed assessment, The general education teacher should review the Individualized Education Program (IEPs) of the students who have them with the special education teacher., The teacher should construct lesson plans with just students with disabilities in mind.

The general education teacher should review the Individualized Education Program (IEPs) of the students who have them with the special education teacher.

Special Education Assessment Flashcard Brooks

Flashcard

•

Special Education

•

12th Grade

•

Practice Problem

•

Hard

Wayground Content

FREE Resource

Student preview

119 questions

Show all answers

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A student has been assessed for special education and, based on the school's evaluation, does not qualify for services. The student's parents disagree and would like the school district to fund an Independent Education Examination (IEE). Based on this request and legal guidelines, the district may agree to incur the expense of the evaluation or

Back

File a request for a due process hearing with the Texas Education Agency (TEA)

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A tenth-grade student diagnosed with a spoken language disorder does not participate in history class discussions. What intervention should the general education teacher try first? Options: Speaking louder and slower to the student, Allowing the student to work independently, Increasing wait time for the student to respond, Providing the student with lower-level reading material

Back

Increasing wait time for the student to respond

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is the best way to ensure that a student with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) feels comfortable in the school environment?
Options:
Offering multiple lunch choices,
Providing a predictable school routine,
Offering varying leadership opportunities,
Providing outside recess time

Back

Providing a predictable school routine

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Angelo, an English-language learner (ELL) who speaks limited English, has received appropriate instruction in all academic areas but is struggling academically. Angelo’s parents and teachers agree that an evaluation for special education services is warranted. Which of the following is the most appropriate way to evaluate him? Options: Conducting one long morning session so as to secure the most accurate evaluation of Angelo’s abilities at a given point in time, Reviewing information gathered during parent, student, and teacher interviews, Administering tests and other instruments in his first language to evaluate his specific area of need, Having each member of the Administration Review and Dismissal (ARD)

Back

Reviewing information gathered during parent, student, and teacher interviews

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When the progress of a student is being monitored, which of the following is an advantage of curriculum-based measurement (CBM) over norm-referenced tests? CBMs are more reliable measures than norm-referenced tests, CBMs can be used at more frequent intervals than norm-referenced tests, CBMs measure a variety of skills within one test, CBMs can be administered only by certified evaluation specialists.

Back

CBMs measure a variety of skills within one test.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Timothy, an eighth-grader student with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is struggling to obey basic classroom rules in all his classes. His teachers have submitted numerous discipline referrals to his case manager. What is the most appropriate next step for the case manager to take? Options: Developing a behavioral intervention plan (BIP) for Timothy, Conducting a functional behavioral assessment (FBA) of Timothy, Accompanying Timothy to his classes, Conducting a Response to Intervention (RTI) meeting for Timothy

Back

Accompanying Timothy to his classes

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which type of assessment provides broad and comprehensive information about a student’s learning strengths and needs? Options: Portfolio assessment, Commercial pre- and post-tests, Basic skills assessment, Norm-referenced achievement tests

Back

Portfolio assessment

Create a free account and access millions of resources

Create resources

Host any resource

Get auto-graded reports

Continue with Google

Continue with Email

Continue with Classlink

Continue with Clever

or continue with

Microsoft

Apple

Others

Already have an account?

Similar Resources on Wayground

54 questions

Network Components and Protocols

Flashcard

•

11th Grade

52 questions

Flashcards UNIT 9 (GB)

Flashcard

•

8th Grade

113 questions

Stosunki polityczne

Flashcard

•

University

131 questions

Vocabulary_Reading Booster 1: Lesson 06

Flashcard

•

12th Grade

82 questions

Abordaje de la Problemática Suicida - Actividad M3

Flashcard

•

University

80 questions

Reading 6

Flashcard

•

80 questions

Reading 3

Flashcard

•

64 questions

DAY 01

Flashcard

•

Popular Resources on Wayground

5 questions

This is not a...winter edition (Drawing game)

Quiz

•

1st - 5th Grade

15 questions

4:3 Model Multiplication of Decimals by Whole Numbers

Quiz

•

5th Grade

25 questions

Multiplication Facts

Quiz

•

5th Grade

10 questions

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Chapters 1 & 2

Quiz

•

4th Grade

12 questions

Unit 4 Review Day

Quiz

•

3rd Grade

10 questions

Identify Iconic Christmas Movie Scenes

Interactive video

•

6th - 10th Grade

20 questions

Christmas Trivia

Quiz

•

6th - 8th Grade

18 questions

Kids Christmas Trivia

Quiz

•

KG - 5th Grade

Discover more resources for Special Education

26 questions

Christmas Movie Trivia

Lesson

•

8th Grade - Professio...

28 questions

Ser vs estar

Quiz

•

9th - 12th Grade

20 questions

Christmas Movie Trivia

Quiz

•

9th - 12th Grade

20 questions

Christmas Trivia

Quiz

•

5th - 12th Grade

20 questions

Stages of Meiosis

Quiz

•

9th - 12th Grade

11 questions

Solve Systems of Equations and Inequalities

Quiz

•

9th - 12th Grade

16 questions

AP Biology: Unit 2 Review (CED)

Quiz

•

9th - 12th Grade

20 questions

Winter Jokes

Quiz

•

5th - 12th Grade