Question 1

Which of the following is an important characteristic of an effective consulting teacher?

Accepted Answer

A)  Serve as a resource to general educators and to parents 
B)  Ability to work independently 
C)  Specialist in a specific instructional strategy 
D)  Trained as a generalist 
A)  Serve as a resource to general educators and to parents 
B)  Ability to work independently 
C)  Specialist in a specific instructional strategy 
D)  Trained as a generalist

Question 2

Advocates for early intervention programs indicate that

Accepted Answer

A)  it may be more costly in the long run to provide these services if the child isn't mature enough to learn. 
B)  timing is critical, the earlier the better. 
C)  it is more effective to wait until the child reaches a certain developmental level to provide services. 
D)  these services are more effective in a center-based setting than in the home. 
A)  it may be more costly in the long run to provide these services if the child isn't mature enough to learn. 
B)  timing is critical, the earlier the better. 
C)  it is more effective to wait until the child reaches a certain developmental level to provide services. 
D)  these services are more effective in a center-based setting than in the home.

Question 3

Discuss a rationale for providing early intervention services to infants and toddlers at risk.

Accepted Answer

The early experiences of infants and chi

Question 4

Goals for early intervention programs may include

Accepted Answer

A)  lessening the long-term impact of the disability. 
B)  communicating to parents exactly what they can expect from their child over time. 
C)  helping professionals put a label on the child's disability (such as mental retardation). 
D)  All of the answers are correct. 
A)  lessening the long-term impact of the disability. 
B)  communicating to parents exactly what they can expect from their child over time. 
C)  helping professionals put a label on the child's disability (such as mental retardation). 
D)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 5

Understanding of brain development and neuroscience suggest that early intervention services

Accepted Answer

A)  may be more costly in the long run to provide these services if the child isn't mature enough to learn. 
B)  should begin as early as possible. 
C)  are more effective if schools wait until the child reaches a certain developmental level to provide services. 
D)  are more effective in a center-based setting than in the home. 
A)  may be more costly in the long run to provide these services if the child isn't mature enough to learn. 
B)  should begin as early as possible. 
C)  are more effective if schools wait until the child reaches a certain developmental level to provide services. 
D)  are more effective in a center-based setting than in the home.

Question 6

Samuel, a student with disabilities, receives most of his instruction in his third grade general education classroom with some pullout for speech and language services. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  full inclusion. 
B)  partial inclusion. 
C)  reasonable accommodation. 
D)  segregation. 
A)  full inclusion. 
B)  partial inclusion. 
C)  reasonable accommodation. 
D)  segregation.

Question 7

The fundamental purpose of peer-mediated instruction is to

Accepted Answer

A)  enhance academic learning only. 
B)  establish friendships between students with disabilities and their nondisabled peers. 
C)  create structured interactions between students to achieve academic and social-emotional goals. 
D)  provide the general education teacher the freedom to work with other students in the class while nondisabled peers teach students with disabilities. 
A)  enhance academic learning only. 
B)  establish friendships between students with disabilities and their nondisabled peers. 
C)  create structured interactions between students to achieve academic and social-emotional goals. 
D)  provide the general education teacher the freedom to work with other students in the class while nondisabled peers teach students with disabilities.

Question 8

Which strategy would not support effective multidisciplinary collaborative teaming?

Accepted Answer

A)  A focus on individual philosophies in developing a child's instructional program 
B)  Team members who are viewed as collaborators not experts 
C)  Open communication among team members 
D)  Time set aside for regular team meetings 
A)  A focus on individual philosophies in developing a child's instructional program 
B)  Team members who are viewed as collaborators not experts 
C)  Open communication among team members 
D)  Time set aside for regular team meetings

Question 9

An Education for All approach to teaching and learning is counter to the hallmark of individualization in special education.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Access to the curriculum is not critical for students with disabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

IDEA 2004 requires that the individualized family service plan include

Accepted Answer

A)  family resources, priorities, and concerns relating to the development of the infant or toddler. 
B)  requirements that services must be offered in center-based programs only. 
C)  health services only until the child reaches age three. 
D)  All of the answers are correct. 
A)  family resources, priorities, and concerns relating to the development of the infant or toddler. 
B)  requirements that services must be offered in center-based programs only. 
C)  health services only until the child reaches age three. 
D)  All of the answers are correct.

Question 12

Inclusive schools that are successful in promoting student achievement and valued post-school outcomes

Accepted Answer

A)  promote values of diversity, acceptance, and belonging. 
B)  provide a multidisciplinary school-wide support system. 
C)  ensure access to the general curriculum while meeting the individualized needs of each student. 
D)  promote values of diversity, acceptance, and belonging, provide a multidisciplinary school-wide support system, and ensure access to the general curriculum while meeting the individualized needs of each student. 
A)  promote values of diversity, acceptance, and belonging. 
B)  provide a multidisciplinary school-wide support system. 
C)  ensure access to the general curriculum while meeting the individualized needs of each student. 
D)  promote values of diversity, acceptance, and belonging, provide a multidisciplinary school-wide support system, and ensure access to the general curriculum while meeting the individualized needs of each student.

Question 13

Distinguish between a tiered system of support and universal design. Describe the difference between the three characteristics of evidence based instruction, individualization, intensive instruction, and an "education for all" approach to teaching and learning.

Accepted Answer

Individualization: A student-centered ap

Question 14

Zara has been receiving support from family, friends, and a support network of mutual caring that promotes inclusion. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  formal supports. 
B)  natural supports. 
C)  assistive technology. 
D)  access to general education. 
A)  formal supports. 
B)  natural supports. 
C)  assistive technology. 
D)  access to general education.

Question 15

Special education teachers fill multiple roles in schools, including collaborator, consultant, and coordinator.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A(n) placement emphasizes the child's chronological age over his or her developmental level.

Accepted Answer

A)  inclusive 
B)  adapted 
C)  age appropriate 
D)  supported 
A)  inclusive 
B)  adapted 
C)  age appropriate 
D)  supported

Question 17

You are designing early intervention services for Cindy, an infant with Down syndrome. In order for your services to be most effective they should

Accepted Answer

A)  target only the infant. 
B)  target only the family. 
C)  target the infant and the family. 
D)  None of the answers are correct. 
A)  target only the infant. 
B)  target only the family. 
C)  target the infant and the family. 
D)  None of the answers are correct.

Question 18

The early intervention model in the 1980s that used parents as trainers was called into question because

Accepted Answer

A)  professionals were unable to work effectively with parents as partners in the training of young children. 
B)  research indicated children were learning more in center-based programs. 
C)  families were dropping out of early intervention programs, preferring to be parents not trainers. 
D)  there was a lack of funding available for home-based programs. 
A)  professionals were unable to work effectively with parents as partners in the training of young children. 
B)  research indicated children were learning more in center-based programs. 
C)  families were dropping out of early intervention programs, preferring to be parents not trainers. 
D)  there was a lack of funding available for home-based programs.

Question 19

Inclusive education paradigms for students with disabilities may be described as

Accepted Answer

A)  pull out services. 
B)  push in services. 
C)  push out services. 
D)  left out services. 
A)  pull out services. 
B)  push in services. 
C)  push out services. 
D)  left out services.

Question 20

Curriculum-based assessment focuses on measuring critical skills that serve as benchmarks of student progress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is an important characteristic of an effective consulting teacher?

Advocates for early intervention programs indicate that

Discuss a rationale for providing early intervention services to infants and toddlers at risk.

Goals for early intervention programs may include

Understanding of brain development and neuroscience suggest that early intervention services

Samuel, a student with disabilities, receives most of his instruction in his third grade general education classroom with some pullout for speech and language services. This is an example of

The fundamental purpose of peer-mediated instruction is to

Which strategy would not support effective multidisciplinary collaborative teaming?

An Education for All approach to teaching and learning is counter to the hallmark of individualization in special education.

Access to the curriculum is not critical for students with disabilities.

IDEA 2004 requires that the individualized family service plan include

Inclusive schools that are successful in promoting student achievement and valued post-school outcomes

Distinguish between a tiered system of support and universal design. Describe the difference between the three characteristics of evidence based instruction, individualization, intensive instruction, and an "education for all" approach to teaching and learning.

Zara has been receiving support from family, friends, and a support network of mutual caring that promotes inclusion. This is an example of

Special education teachers fill multiple roles in schools, including collaborator, consultant, and coordinator.

A(n) placement emphasizes the child's chronological age over his or her developmental level.

You are designing early intervention services for Cindy, an infant with Down syndrome. In order for your services to be most effective they should

The early intervention model in the 1980s that used parents as trainers was called into question because

Inclusive education paradigms for students with disabilities may be described as

Curriculum-based assessment focuses on measuring critical skills that serve as benchmarks of student progress.

Understanding Exceptionalities in the 21st Century

Education for All

Secondary Education and Transition Planning

Cultural and Linguistic Diversity

Exceptionalities and Families

Learning Disabilities

Emotionalbehavioral Disorders

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Communication Disorders

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Severe and Multiple Disabilities

Sensory Disabilities: Hearing and Vision Loss

Physical Disabilities and Other Health Disorders

Gifted, Creative, and Talented

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Exam 3: Inclusion and Multidisciplinary Collaboration in the Early Childhood and Elementary School Years

Which of the following is an important characteristic of an effective consulting teacher?

Advocates for early intervention programs indicate that

Discuss a rationale for providing early intervention services to infants and toddlers at risk.

Goals for early intervention programs may include

Understanding of brain development and neuroscience suggest that early intervention services

Samuel, a student with disabilities, receives most of his instruction in his third grade general education classroom with some pullout for speech and language services. This is an example of

The fundamental purpose of peer-mediated instruction is to

Which strategy would not support effective multidisciplinary collaborative teaming?

An Education for All approach to teaching and learning is counter to the hallmark of individualization in special education.

Access to the curriculum is not critical for students with disabilities.

IDEA 2004 requires that the individualized family service plan include

Inclusive schools that are successful in promoting student achievement and valued post-school outcomes

Distinguish between a tiered system of support and universal design. Describe the difference between the three characteristics of evidence based instruction, individualization, intensive instruction, and an "education for all" approach to teaching and learning.

Zara has been receiving support from family, friends, and a support network of mutual caring that promotes inclusion. This is an example of

Special education teachers fill multiple roles in schools, including collaborator, consultant, and coordinator.

A(n) placement emphasizes the child's chronological age over his or her developmental level.

You are designing early intervention services for Cindy, an infant with Down syndrome. In order for your services to be most effective they should

The early intervention model in the 1980s that used parents as trainers was called into question because

Inclusive education paradigms for students with disabilities may be described as

Curriculum-based assessment focuses on measuring critical skills that serve as benchmarks of student progress.

Understanding Exceptionalities in the 21st Century

Education for All

Secondary Education and Transition Planning

Cultural and Linguistic Diversity

Exceptionalities and Families

Learning Disabilities

Emotionalbehavioral Disorders

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Communication Disorders

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Severe and Multiple Disabilities

Sensory Disabilities: Hearing and Vision Loss

Physical Disabilities and Other Health Disorders

Gifted, Creative, and Talented

Filters