Special Education Evaluation Quiz

Which law mandates that parental consent is required before conducting an evaluation for special education services?

• IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)

• ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)

• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

• ESEA (Elementary and Secondary Education Act)

Under IDEA, when must a school obtain parental consent before conducting an evaluation?

• Before any evaluation or assessment

• After an evaluation has been conducted

• Only before an initial evaluation

• When the child turns 18

If a parent refuses to consent to an evaluation, what must the school do?

• Move forward with the evaluation without consent

• Seek legal action against the parent

• Attempt mediation or due process proceedings

• Discontinue any further assessments

What is the primary purpose of a special education evaluation?

• To determine if a child is eligible for extracurricular activities

• To assess academic achievement only

• To determine eligibility for special education services

• To decide which interventions will be used in the classroom

Who is responsible for ensuring that parents are fully informed about the evaluation process?

• The teacher

• The school psychologist

• The special education director

• The school district

Which of the following is NOT a required component of the initial evaluation process under IDEA?

• Parental consent

• Multiple sources of data

• A full medical examination

• A multidisciplinary team approach

In the assessment process, which of the following professionals typically plays a key role in conducting psychological assessments?

• Speech-language pathologist

• School psychologist

• Classroom teacher

• Special education teacher

What is the role of the multidisciplinary team in the special education evaluation process?

• To conduct the entire evaluation on their own

• To review the evaluation results and determine eligibility for services

• To only observe the child in the classroom

• To handle parental consent documentation

Which of the following statements best describes the concept of "collaborative approach" in special education assessment?

• Only the school psychologist assesses the child

• The team works together to develop a comprehensive assessment plan and share responsibilities

• Teachers conduct the assessment independently

• Parents are excluded from the evaluation process

What is the purpose of the Individualized Education Program (IEP)?

• To outline the academic goals and interventions for a student with disabilities

• To document a child's medical history

• To explain the school’s disciplinary policies

• To decide which extracurricular activities the child can participate in