Special Ed Practice

What is the first step in the IEP development process?

• Drafting goals

• Initial assessment

• Final evaluation

• Parent consultation

Name one differentiated instruction strategy used in special education.

• Individualized Design for Teaching (IDT)

• Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

• Personalized Instruction for Education (PIE)

• Differentiated Design for Learning (DDL)

How can teachers effectively manage behavior in special education classrooms?

• Punish students for misbehavior

• Establish clear expectations, use positive reinforcement, implement visual schedules, provide sensory breaks, utilize behavior charts, collaborate with support staff

• Avoid collaborating with support staff

• Ignore student behavior

Give an example of an assistive technology tool commonly used in special education.

• Virtual reality headset

• Braille typewriter

• Hearing aid

• Communication board with symbols or pictures

Which law mandates the provision of special education services to students with disabilities?

• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

• No Child Left Behind Act

• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

• Equal Access to Education Act

What is the purpose of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)?

• To limit the resources available to students with disabilities

• To provide general education curriculum for all students

• To ignore the unique needs of students with disabilities

• To outline specific goals, accommodations, and services tailored to meet the unique needs of a student with disabilities.

What are some key components of an IEP?

• Shoe size

• Lunch preferences

• Student's favorite color

• Present levels of performance, annual goals, special education and related services, accommodations, modifications, participation in state and district-wide assessments, transition services, measurement of progress

Explain the concept of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in special education.

• UDL in special education focuses on creating inclusive learning environments by offering flexibility in how information is presented, how students can demonstrate their knowledge, and how they can engage with the learning material.

• UDL in special education does not prioritize student engagement with the learning material

• UDL in special education only offers one way for students to demonstrate their knowledge

• UDL in special education focuses on creating exclusive learning environments

How can teachers create a positive and inclusive learning environment for students with special needs?

• By not providing any additional support or accommodations

• By providing individualized support, fostering a sense of belonging, promoting empathy and understanding among all students, using inclusive teaching strategies, and collaborating with support staff and families.

• By excluding students with special needs from certain activities

• By segregating students with special needs from the rest of the class

What are some common behavior management techniques used in special education?

• Negative reinforcement

• Unstructured routines

• Positive reinforcement, visual schedules, token economies, social stories, structured routines

• Punishment