Understanding Special Education Essentials

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Which federal law first mandated free and appropriate public education (FAPE) for students with disabilities in the United States?

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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

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What does the acronym IEP stand for in the context of special education?

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Individualized Education Plan

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Which of the following is an example of a positive behavioral intervention? Detention, Token economy system, Suspension, Time-out

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Token economy system

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Which instructional strategy involves providing multiple means of representation, engagement, and expression to accommodate diverse learners?

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Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

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Which of the following is a key component of differentiated instruction? Options: Assigning the same task to all students, Modifying content, process, or product based on student readiness, Using only whole-group instruction, Limiting student choice

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Modifying content, process, or product based on student readiness

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A student with ADHD is frequently off-task during independent work. As a teacher, how would you use data to develop a behavioral intervention plan (BIP) for this student?

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Collect and analyze data on when and why the off-task behavior occurs, then design interventions targeting those triggers.

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You are developing an IEP for a student with a specific learning disability in reading. How would you ensure the goals are measurable and aligned with the student’s present levels of performance?

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Use baseline data to set specific, observable, and time-bound goals tailored to the student’s current abilities

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A general education teacher is struggling to include a student with autism in group activities. What strategic approach could the teacher use to foster inclusion?

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Plan structured group roles and provide visual supports to help the student participate meaningfully

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A school is revising its policies to comply with the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) mandate. What steps should the school take to ensure compliance?

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Review each student’s needs and provide supports to enable participation in general education settings whenever appropriate

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A teacher wants to differentiate instruction for a class with varied reading levels. What is a strategic way to plan lessons that address these differences?

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Use flexible grouping and provide texts at multiple reading levels, along with targeted supports.