SPED Quiz

Who is primarily responsible for creating and updating an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for a student with special needs?

• The school principal

• The special education teacher

• The student's parents

• The school counselor

Answer explanation

The special education teacher is primarily responsible for creating and updating an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for a student with special needs, as they have the expertise to tailor the program to the student's requirements.

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the main purpose of accommodations?

• To provide an advantage over other students

• To ensure students with disabilities have equal access to education

• To lower academic standards

• To replace the need for special education services

Answer explanation

The main purpose of accommodations is to ensure students with disabilities have equal access to education, allowing them to participate fully and succeed alongside their peers.

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

True or False: Giving a class an entire class block for a quiz/test that should take only 30 minutes meets the accommodation of extended time.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

False. Extended time means providing additional time beyond the standard duration. An entire class block for a 30-minute quiz does not equate to appropriate extended time, as it may not reflect the individual needs of students.

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following is an example of a modification for a student with special needs?

• Providing a quiet room for tests

• Simplifying the content of assignments

• Allowing the use of a calculator

• Providing lecture notes

Answer explanation

Modifications involve changing the curriculum to meet a student's needs, such as altering assignments or expectations. Accommodations, on the other hand, provide support without changing the curriculum, like extra time on tests. Simplifying the content of assignments is a modification that makes learning more accessible for students with special needs, allowing them to engage with the material at their level.

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Who is responsible for ensuring that the accommodations listed in a student's 504/IEP are implemented in the classroom?

• The student's parents

• The general education teacher

• The school principal

• The school counselor

Answer explanation

The general education teacher is responsible for implementing the accommodations listed in a student's 504/IEP in the classroom, ensuring that the student's needs are met during instruction.

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the difference between an IEP and a 504 Plan?

• An IEP is for students with disabilities, a 504 Plan is not

• A 504 Plan provides accommodations, an IEP provides specialized instruction

• An IEP is less formal than a 504 Plan

• A 504 Plan is only for physical disabilities

Answer explanation

The correct choice highlights that a 504 Plan provides accommodations for students with disabilities, while an IEP offers specialized instruction tailored to their specific educational needs.

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Who is a required member of an IEP meeting? Select all that apply.

• The special education teacher

• The parent

• The LEA representative (administrator)

• The general education teacher

• The school psychologist

Answer explanation

IDEA mandates that an IEP meeting must include the special education teacher, the parent, the LEA representative (administrator), and the general education teacher to ensure all perspectives are represented in the planning for the student. School psychologists are only required when testing is being proposed, in manifestation determination reviews (MDRs), in IDEA referrals, or when eligibility is being discussed due to initial placement or reevaluation.

What is the primary purpose of a 504 plan?

• To provide special education services

• To ensure equal access to general education curriculum

• To provide support to students in high level courses

• To exempt students from standardized tests

Answer explanation

The primary purpose of a 504 plan is to ensure equal access to the general education curriculum for students with disabilities, providing necessary accommodations to support their learning.

Who should you contact if you hear of hearing concerns?

• Administrator

• School Nurse

• Behavior Interventionist

• Deaf/Hard of Hearing Teacher

Answer explanation

If you hear of hearing concerns, you should contact the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Teacher, as they are specifically trained to address and support students with hearing issues.

What is the primary focus of occupational therapy in schools?

• Improving students' physical fitness

• Enhancing students' fine motor skills and daily living activities

• Teaching students new languages

• Providing mental health support

Answer explanation

The primary focus of occupational therapy in schools is to enhance students' fine motor skills and daily living activities, helping them participate more effectively in their educational environment.