chapter 4.

Question 1

What is the role of parents/guardians in special education?

Accepted Answer

Advocating for child's needs in IEP

Question 2

Which is NOT one of the 13 disability categories under IDEA?

Accepted Answer

Giftedness

Question 3

A high school student’s sudden academic decline and withdrawal is noticed. What should happen?

Accepted Answer

Refer for evaluation and collect multi-source data.

Question 4

Which is NOT part of a comprehensive evaluation?

Accepted Answer

Teacher’s personal opinions

Question 5

A student excels verbally but struggles with writing and math. What’s the next step?

Accepted Answer

Refer for an evaluation with comprehensive data.

Question 6

How many days does a school have to complete an evaluation after parental consent?

Accepted Answer

60 days

Question 7

What is the purpose of parental consent in evaluations?

Accepted Answer

Ensure parents agree to evaluations

Question 8

What is a triennial review?

Accepted Answer

Reevaluation every 3 years

Question 9

A student’s IEP goals must be SMART. What does M stand for?

Accepted Answer

Measurable

Question 10

Who can initiate a referral for a special education evaluation?

Accepted Answer

General ed teachers, parents, guardians

Question 11

Parents insist their child be labeled with ASD, but evaluation suggests Emotional Disturbance. What should the team do?

Accepted Answer

Explain findings and ensure appropriate services for ED.

Question 12

What is Child Find under IDEA?

Accepted Answer

Schools must locate and evaluate students with disabilities

Question 13

Who provides curriculum insight in an IEP meeting?

Accepted Answer

General education teacher

Question 14

What happens if a parent refuses consent for an evaluation?

Accepted Answer

Request a due process hearing

Question 15

A student’s attendance is inconsistent due to health issues, affecting academics. How should the team proceed?

Accepted Answer

Evaluate under Other Health Impairment with available data.

Question 16

How often must an IEP be reviewed?

Accepted Answer

Every school year

Question 17

What happens after a student is found eligible for services?

Accepted Answer

Develop an Individualized Education Program

Question 18

A student is eligible under SLD and OHI. What does the IEP team do?

Accepted Answer

Address both with goals and services

Question 19

What is the difference between an initial evaluation and a reevaluation?

Accepted Answer

First-time vs. check services

Question 20

What is the first step in the special education evaluation process?

Accepted Answer

Referral for evaluation

Question 21

Which scenario requires a reevaluation?

Accepted Answer

Significant improvement/decline

Question 22

A student struggles with reading in English, but English is not their first language. What should the team consider?

Accepted Answer

Evaluate their language acquisition first.

Question 23

A student’s disruptive behavior is affecting their academics. What should the team do?

Accepted Answer

Refer for evaluation considering both behavior and academics.

Question 24

A parent requests an evaluation, but the teacher disagrees. What happens next?

Accepted Answer

Schools can appeal in court (due process hearing

Question 25

What is the purpose of the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)?

Accepted Answer

Inclusive environment for students

Question 26

Which is a high-incidence disability?

Accepted Answer

Speech or Language Impairment

Question 27

Which is a Related Service under IDEA?

Accepted Answer

Speech therapy

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