Question 1

All of the following statements regarding special education litigation and legislation are true, EXCEPT:​

Accepted Answer

A) Litigation often led to legislation, which in turn led to more litigation to interpret and clarify the law. 
B) Due to litigation, the past 30 years have seen a significant decrease in the educational benefits available to individuals with special educational needs. 
C) Before the late 1950s, the federal government paid little attention to individuals with special needs. 
D) Opportunities for individuals with special needs have greatly increased over the past 30 years with the dramatic growth in special education legislation. 
A) Litigation often led to legislation, which in turn led to more litigation to interpret and clarify the law. 
B) Due to litigation, the past 30 years have seen a significant decrease in the educational benefits available to individuals with special educational needs. 
C) Before the late 1950s, the federal government paid little attention to individuals with special needs. 
D) Opportunities for individuals with special needs have greatly increased over the past 30 years with the dramatic growth in special education legislation. B

Question 2

What are the implications of the NCLB Act for all educators and their students?​

Accepted Answer

NCLB emphasizes academic achievement as measured by student performance on standardized tests. Greater emphasis is placed on ensuring that pupils in special education are exposed to general education curriculum.

Question 3

Which of the following would NOT fall under the Other Health Impairment category?​

Accepted Answer

A) Diabetes 
B) Leukemia​ 
C) Schizophrenia 
D) ADHD 
A) Diabetes 
B) Leukemia​ 
C) Schizophrenia 
D) ADHD C

Question 4

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004​:

Accepted Answer

A) significantly affects students, but has little effect on the professional lives of general and special education teachers. 
B) has not affected state- and district-wide assessment policies for children with disabilities. 
C) resulted in changes to the IEP, such as short-term objectives and benchmarks no longer being required, except for students who are evaluated by means of alternative assessments. 
D) continues to require new IEPs to be developed every year for every student who receives special education services. 
A) significantly affects students, but has little effect on the professional lives of general and special education teachers. 
B) has not affected state- and district-wide assessment policies for children with disabilities. 
C) resulted in changes to the IEP, such as short-term objectives and benchmarks no longer being required, except for students who are evaluated by means of alternative assessments. 
D) continues to require new IEPs to be developed every year for every student who receives special education services.

Question 5

Title I of PL 99-457 created the Handicapped Infants and Toddlers Program (Part H), which:

Accepted Answer

A) applied to children from birth to age 5, who had developmental disabilities. 
B) mandated all states to fully implement the law.​ 
C) required a multidisciplinary assessment of all eligible children and families and a written individualized family service plan (IFSP).​ 
D) mandated that each eligible infant and toddler be reevaluated every two years.​ 
A) applied to children from birth to age 5, who had developmental disabilities. 
B) mandated all states to fully implement the law.​ 
C) required a multidisciplinary assessment of all eligible children and families and a written individualized family service plan (IFSP).​ 
D) mandated that each eligible infant and toddler be reevaluated every two years.​

Question 6

The largest group of diverse learners is students:

Accepted Answer

A) from culturally diverse backgrounds. 
B) from linguistically diverse backgrounds.​ 
C) with disabilities.​ 
D) who are not American citizens.​ 
A) from culturally diverse backgrounds. 
B) from linguistically diverse backgrounds.​ 
C) with disabilities.​ 
D) who are not American citizens.​

Question 7

Why has the issue of appropriate placement of children with disabilities generated such controversy and debate?​

Accepted Answer

The idea of least restrictive

Question 8

Students who are gifted and talented​:

Accepted Answer

A) fall under the disabled category. 
B) do not require specialized instruction.​ 
C) are considered exceptional.​ 
D) are included in federal special education legislation.​ 
A) fall under the disabled category. 
B) do not require specialized instruction.​ 
C) are considered exceptional.​ 
D) are included in federal special education legislation.​

Question 9

In the case Schaffer v. Weast, the court ruled that placement in a general education classroom with supplementary aids and services must be offered to a student with disabilities prior to considering more segregated placements.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Under the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (PL 94-142), later to be renamed IDEA, a child must receive nondiscriminatory assessment from a multidisciplinary team prior to being placed in special education.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The right of students to learn in the least restricted environment typically means that, to the maximum extent appropriate, children with disabilities are to be educated in the general education classroom.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Explain why PL 94-142 was thought of as a "Bill of Rights" for children with disabilities and their families.​

Accepted Answer

It is the culmination of many years of d

Question 13

Referring to individuals with special needs from a people-first perspective reflects a:

Accepted Answer

A) focus on the disability, not the person. 
B) belief that teachers must only use politically correct language.​ 
C) change in word order and nothing more.​ 
D) belief that all our students have the potential to learn and are people first and foremost.​ 
A) focus on the disability, not the person. 
B) belief that teachers must only use politically correct language.​ 
C) change in word order and nothing more.​ 
D) belief that all our students have the potential to learn and are people first and foremost.​

Question 14

Litigation and special education legislation have what the text describes as an almost symbiotic relationship - one of mutual interdependence. Describe how specific court cases impacted special education laws, and in turn, the court cases that arose to challenge and clarify legislation.​

Accepted Answer

The relationship between litigation and

Question 15

Why might an inclusive environment for a student with a disability not always be the most appropriate placement option?​

Accepted Answer

No one educational setting is

Question 16

What is viewed today as a fundamental right for students with disabilities was, at one time, perceived to be a privilege.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Universal Design for Learning (UDL):

Accepted Answer

A) was originally developed as a scientific concept to describe the universality of chemical reactions. 
B) is synonymous with the universal inclusion of students with disabilities, both social and academic, with non-disabled peers. 
C) is seen as a vehicle for ensuring that teachers are able to meet the needs of students who exhibit widely varying learning requirements in inclusive settings.​ 
D) implies one optimal solution for everyone.​ 
A) was originally developed as a scientific concept to describe the universality of chemical reactions. 
B) is synonymous with the universal inclusion of students with disabilities, both social and academic, with non-disabled peers. 
C) is seen as a vehicle for ensuring that teachers are able to meet the needs of students who exhibit widely varying learning requirements in inclusive settings.​ 
D) implies one optimal solution for everyone.​

Question 18

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004:

Accepted Answer

A) requires school districts to determine eligibility for special education services within six months after parent permission for an evaluation is received. 
B) states that a reevaluation must occur at least once every two years, unless the school and parent agree that a reevaluation is not necessary. 
C) holds school districts responsible for providing a free and appropriate public education for students even if a parent refuses to give consent for special education services. 
D) requires all students take part in all state- and district-wide assessments with accommodations or alternative assessments if necessary, as stipulated in the student's IEP. 
A) requires school districts to determine eligibility for special education services within six months after parent permission for an evaluation is received. 
B) states that a reevaluation must occur at least once every two years, unless the school and parent agree that a reevaluation is not necessary. 
C) holds school districts responsible for providing a free and appropriate public education for students even if a parent refuses to give consent for special education services. 
D) requires all students take part in all state- and district-wide assessments with accommodations or alternative assessments if necessary, as stipulated in the student's IEP.

Question 19

Discuss how American schools have changed over the last three decades, and explain the challenges presented by the increased student diversity in today's schools.​

Accepted Answer

Over the last three decades, American sc

Question 20

Over the past decade the number of students receiving special education services has increased by over 20%.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

All of the following statements regarding special education litigation and legislation are true, EXCEPT:

What are the implications of the NCLB Act for all educators and their students?

Which of the following would NOT fall under the Other Health Impairment category?

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004:

Title I of PL 99-457 created the Handicapped Infants and Toddlers Program (Part H), which:

The largest group of diverse learners is students:

Why has the issue of appropriate placement of children with disabilities generated such controversy and debate?

Students who are gifted and talented:

In the case Schaffer v. Weast, the court ruled that placement in a general education classroom with supplementary aids and services must be offered to a student with disabilities prior to considering more segregated placements.

Under the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (PL 94-142), later to be renamed IDEA, a child must receive nondiscriminatory assessment from a multidisciplinary team prior to being placed in special education.

The right of students to learn in the least restricted environment typically means that, to the maximum extent appropriate, children with disabilities are to be educated in the general education classroom.

Explain why PL 94-142 was thought of as a "Bill of Rights" for children with disabilities and their families.

Referring to individuals with special needs from a people-first perspective reflects a:

Litigation and special education legislation have what the text describes as an almost symbiotic relationship - one of mutual interdependence. Describe how specific court cases impacted special education laws, and in turn, the court cases that arose to challenge and clarify legislation.

Why might an inclusive environment for a student with a disability not always be the most appropriate placement option?

What is viewed today as a fundamental right for students with disabilities was, at one time, perceived to be a privilege.

Universal Design for Learning (UDL):

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004:

Discuss how American schools have changed over the last three decades, and explain the challenges presented by the increased student diversity in today's schools.

Over the past decade the number of students receiving special education services has increased by over 20%.

Introducing Universal Design for Learning

Policies Pracclusive Education

Diversity in the Classroom Learners With High Incidence Disabilities

Diversity in the Classroom Students With Low Incidence Disabilities

Learners With Gifts and Talents Learners Who Are Curners at Risk

Collaboration and Cooperative Teaching Tools for Teaching All Learners

Designing Learning That Works for All Students

Assessing and Evaluating Learner Progress

Selecting Instructional Strategies for Teaching All Learners

Selecting Behavioral Supports for All Learners

Assistive Technologies and Innovative Learning Tools

Creating Literacy Rich Environments for All Learners

Developing an Understanding of Mathematics in All Learners

Teaching Critical Content in Science and Social Studies to All Learners

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Exam 1: Teaching in Today Apos S Inclusive Classrooms Your Journey Begins

All of the following statements regarding special education litigation and legislation are true, EXCEPT:​

What are the implications of the NCLB Act for all educators and their students?​

Which of the following would NOT fall under the Other Health Impairment category?​

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004​:

Title I of PL 99-457 created the Handicapped Infants and Toddlers Program (Part H), which:

The largest group of diverse learners is students:

Why has the issue of appropriate placement of children with disabilities generated such controversy and debate?​

Students who are gifted and talented​:

In the case Schaffer v. Weast, the court ruled that placement in a general education classroom with supplementary aids and services must be offered to a student with disabilities prior to considering more segregated placements.​

Under the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (PL 94-142), later to be renamed IDEA, a child must receive nondiscriminatory assessment from a multidisciplinary team prior to being placed in special education.​

The right of students to learn in the least restricted environment typically means that, to the maximum extent appropriate, children with disabilities are to be educated in the general education classroom.​

Explain why PL 94-142 was thought of as a "Bill of Rights" for children with disabilities and their families.​

Referring to individuals with special needs from a people-first perspective reflects a:

Litigation and special education legislation have what the text describes as an almost symbiotic relationship - one of mutual interdependence. Describe how specific court cases impacted special education laws, and in turn, the court cases that arose to challenge and clarify legislation.​

Why might an inclusive environment for a student with a disability not always be the most appropriate placement option?​

What is viewed today as a fundamental right for students with disabilities was, at one time, perceived to be a privilege.​

Universal Design for Learning (UDL):

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004:

Discuss how American schools have changed over the last three decades, and explain the challenges presented by the increased student diversity in today's schools.​

Over the past decade the number of students receiving special education services has increased by over 20%.​

Introducing Universal Design for Learning

Policies Pracclusive Education

Diversity in the Classroom Learners With High Incidence Disabilities

Diversity in the Classroom Students With Low Incidence Disabilities

Learners With Gifts and Talents Learners Who Are Curners at Risk

Collaboration and Cooperative Teaching Tools for Teaching All Learners

Designing Learning That Works for All Students

Assessing and Evaluating Learner Progress

Selecting Instructional Strategies for Teaching All Learners

Selecting Behavioral Supports for All Learners

Assistive Technologies and Innovative Learning Tools

Creating Literacy Rich Environments for All Learners

Developing an Understanding of Mathematics in All Learners

Teaching Critical Content in Science and Social Studies to All Learners

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All of the following statements regarding special education litigation and legislation are true, EXCEPT:

What are the implications of the NCLB Act for all educators and their students?

Which of the following would NOT fall under the Other Health Impairment category?

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004:

Why has the issue of appropriate placement of children with disabilities generated such controversy and debate?

Students who are gifted and talented:

In the case Schaffer v. Weast, the court ruled that placement in a general education classroom with supplementary aids and services must be offered to a student with disabilities prior to considering more segregated placements.

Under the Education for All Handicapped Children Act (PL 94-142), later to be renamed IDEA, a child must receive nondiscriminatory assessment from a multidisciplinary team prior to being placed in special education.

The right of students to learn in the least restricted environment typically means that, to the maximum extent appropriate, children with disabilities are to be educated in the general education classroom.

Explain why PL 94-142 was thought of as a "Bill of Rights" for children with disabilities and their families.

Litigation and special education legislation have what the text describes as an almost symbiotic relationship - one of mutual interdependence. Describe how specific court cases impacted special education laws, and in turn, the court cases that arose to challenge and clarify legislation.

Why might an inclusive environment for a student with a disability not always be the most appropriate placement option?

What is viewed today as a fundamental right for students with disabilities was, at one time, perceived to be a privilege.

Discuss how American schools have changed over the last three decades, and explain the challenges presented by the increased student diversity in today's schools.

Over the past decade the number of students receiving special education services has increased by over 20%.