The Purposes, People, and Law of Special Education

What percent of students ages 6 through 21 receive some form of special education?

• 3.1%

• 6.7%

• 8.9%

• 18%

The total number of students, youth, and young adults served by special education is approximately:

• 10 million

• 1 million

• 7 million

• 4 million

What two disability categories constitute about two-thirds of all students who are classified as having a disability?

• Specific learning disabilities and speech or language impairments

• Specific learning disabilities and intellectual disabilities

• Specific learning disabilities and emotional disturbance

• Specific learning disabilities and attention deficit disorder

Which of the following is NOT one of the four goals of special education?

• Equal opportunity

• Full participation

• Independent living

• High quality separate settings

Of 14 fields in education identified as having considerable shortages by the Department of Education, how many relate to special education?

• 9 fields

• 5 fields

• 2 fields

• All fields

Which of the following regions of the country appears to have the greatest shortage of trained special education personnel?

• Northeast

• Southwest

• Southeast

• Northcentral

Professionals, in addition to educators, who provide supplemental services to students in schools are known as:

• Paraprofessionals

• Related service providers

• School administrators

• Private support services

What is the current age span for services under IDEA?

• IDEA covers individuals ages three to 21.

• IDEA covers individuals ages six to 21.

• IDEA covers individuals ages birth through 21.

• IDEA covers individuals ages six through 18.

Which part of IDEA declares our national policy regarding the education of students with disabilities?

• Part A

• Part B

• Part C

• Part D

Infants and toddlers who need early intervention services due to developmental delays, physical or mental conditions that have a high probability of resulting in developmental delay are provided with services through:

• Part B of IDEA

• Americans with Disabilities Act

• Elementary and Secondary Education Act

• Part C of IDEA