Quiz on 10 Basic Steps in Special Education

What is the first step in the special education process?

• IEP meeting is scheduled

• Eligibility is decided

• Child is identified as possibly needing special education

• Child is evaluated

What is the purpose of the initial evaluation in special education?

• To evaluate the child's social skills

• To decide the child's eligibility for special education and related services

• To assess the child's financial needs

• To determine the child's eligibility for a sports program

Who must give consent before a child can be evaluated for special education?

• The child's teacher

• The school principal

• The child's parents

• The school board

What happens if parents disagree with the evaluation results?

• They can ignore the results

• They can change the results themselves

• They can request an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE)

• They must accept the results

Within how many days must an IEP be written after a child is found eligible for services?

• 60 calendar days

• 30 calendar days

• 45 calendar days

• 15 calendar days

What must happen before the school can provide special education services for the first time?

• The child must pass a test

• The parents must give consent

• The child must attend a meeting

• The school board must approve

How often must a child's IEP be reviewed?

• Every six months

• At least once a year

• Every two years

• Every five years

What is the purpose of the triennial reevaluation?

• To update the child's medical records

• To determine if the child continues to have a disability and assess educational needs

• To evaluate the child's physical fitness

• To change the child's school placement

What is the role of parents in the IEP meeting?

• They can only attend if invited by the school

• They are not allowed to attend

• They are full participating members of the team

• They are observers only

What must be provided to each of the child's teachers and service providers?

• A report card of the child's grades

• A copy of the child's medical history

• A copy of the child's IEP

• A list of the child's favorite activities