Pursuing Academic Function and Advancement Quiz

From which decision does the language regarding factors that influence academic and functional progress originate?

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Endrew F. v. Douglas

• Roe v. Wade

• Marbury v. Madison

Answer explanation

The language regarding factors that influence academic and functional progress originates from the Endrew F. v. Douglas decision.

Which of the following is NOT considered when determining academic and functional progress?

• PLAAFPS

• Annual Goals

• Services

• Curriculum Standards

Answer explanation

Curriculum Standards are NOT considered when determining academic and functional progress.

In 2017, how did the Supreme Court rule regarding the educational rights of students with disabilities?

• Students with disabilities have the right to the same education as their peers.

• Students with disabilities are entitled to more than minimal educational benefits.

• Students with disabilities are guaranteed less than minimal educational benefits.

• Students with disabilities have the right to educational benefits without the need for individual customization.

Answer explanation

The Supreme Court ruled that students with disabilities are entitled to more than minimal educational benefits in 2017.

What is the objective of linking the student's areas of need in the PLAAFP statements to the other sections of the IEP?

• To track a student's advancement towards their objectives

• To formulate special education and related services grounded on peer-reviewed research

• To establish legally defensible IEP goals that are challenging and significant

• To ensure coherence among all components of the IEP for the student's progress

Answer explanation

The objective is to ensure coherence among all components of the IEP for the student's progress, linking areas of need to other sections.

When should the goal outlined in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) be evaluated?

• Before the IEP is finalized

• After the IEP is finalized

• At the beginning of the academic year

• Following the student's graduation

Answer explanation

The goal outlined in the IEP should be evaluated after the IEP is finalized to assess progress and make any necessary adjustments.

What details must each Individualized Education Program (IEP) include about the provided services?

• Only the type of services

• The duration, location, and frequency of the services

• The cost and provider of the services

• Only the frequency of the services

Answer explanation

The Individualized Education Program (IEP) must include details about the duration, location, and frequency of the services provided.

What is the obligation of educational institutions regarding the accessibility of extracurricular activities?

• Activities must be exclusively accessible to non-disabled students

• Activities must be exclusively accessible to disabled students

• Activities must be accessible to all students, irrespective of disability

• Activities must be exclusively accessible to teaching staff

Answer explanation

Educational institutions are obligated to make extracurricular activities accessible to all students, irrespective of disability.

What supportive services enable students to derive maximum benefit from special education programs?

• Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Counseling, Medical Services

• Library Services, Transportation, Cafeteria Services, Medical Services

• Speech Classes, Art, Music, Physical Education

• Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Counseling, Nutrition Services, Speech Therapy

Answer explanation

The correct choice includes supportive services like Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Counseling, and Medical Services to help students benefit from special education programs.

What is the premise of IDEA regarding access to general education?

• Access to general education should be limited to specific subjects

• Access to general education should be provided in the regular education classroom as much as possible

• Access to general education should be provided outside the regular classroom

• Access to general education is not a concern of IDEA

Answer explanation

IDEA states that access to general education should be provided in the regular education classroom as much as possible, emphasizing inclusion and support for students with disabilities.

IEP goals should focus on what?

• The easiest skills from the standards

• The most recently taught skills

• The highest priority skills from the standards

• Skills unrelated to the standards

Answer explanation

IEP goals should focus on the highest priority skills from the standards to ensure students are working towards essential learning outcomes.