Deck 2: Laws, Ethics, and Issues

Question 1

In compliance with IDEA, many parents are informed of their legal rights and responsibilities through the use of a ____.

Answer 1

parents' rights booklet

Question 2

It is the responsibility of school personnel to provide information to parents in their ____ or using the ____ to comply with the federal law.

Answer 2

Because a teacher works with a student, they are permitted access to a student's records, but only if there is a legitimate need. Student teachers are not considered the "teacher of record" and therefore are not permitted access to a student's records unless permission from the parent has been granted.

Question 3

When parents decide that they no longer agree with a school placement or services for their child, they may ____, and if necessary, they may begin ____ procedures.

Answer 3

revoke consent; due process

Question 4

A screening test may be used to make placement decisions about a student who was referred for special education services.

Question 5

IDEA 2004 requires that the IEP Team members participate in the team meetings. Under certain circumstances, some members of the IEP Team may be excused from attending the meeting. Explain when this is allowed and what must happen in order for this to be allowed.

Question 6

Randal has had signs of depression for the past several months. His parents decided to seek the assistance of an outside psychologist for counseling. Randal began to improve and he is now participating with his friends and playing team sports. His grades continue to decline and his reading skills are significantly below his peers'. Because of his difficulty reading, his content subject grades began to fall as well. He was assessed and was found to have a significant reading disability. Randal can be served _________________.

Question 7

A student is referred for an evaluation for possible eligibility for special education. The student has cerebral palsy, and the team member has no knowledge of this disorder. The team member asks the physical therapist to give advice on how to administer the test and requests that the therapist attend and assist during the evaluation. The team member also requests the assistance of the school psychologist to determine how the adaptations affect the psychometrics of the test administration. The team member documents all changes in the reevaluation report.

Question 8

A young student in first grade has difficulty holding her pencil correctly, using scissors, and coloring in class. You notice that this student has marked difficulty when compared to the other students in class. You tried several procedures to help her learn how to use these tools, but she continues to have difficulty. You decide to refer the child to

Question 9

Marilu has been found to have attention deficit disorder. She requires medication but her medication is time released and she does not need to take a dose at school. Marilu requires additional time to complete her assignments and performs best when she can sit near the teacher. Her report indicates that her grades are within the average range with the exception of math, which is above average. Marilu can be served _________________.

Question 10

A student in class has been rubbing his eyes frequently, holds his books very close to his face, and seems to have difficulty seeing some printed words. You should request the assistance of

Question 11

A teacher would not be allowed to give a student's records to another interested party. Before the ____, the parents must consent in writing and receive an explanation of who would receive which records.

Question 12

The consent given by parents indicates that the parents have been ____ that the school personnel feel assessment procedures are necessary and in the child's best interest.

Question 13

Mr. Powers has a student in his class who seems to have difficulty staying awake. From time to time the student appears to be in a daze. Mr. Powers does not know if the child has a physical, emotional, or even drug-related problem. He asks you to help because "you know what to do with these types of problems." You advise Mr. Powers to contact

Question 14

Individuals who administer tests in the Woodlake local education agency are thoroughly trained to use each new instrument through school in-service sessions and graduate courses.

Question 15

Ms. Stewart has a third-grade student who just doesn't seem to be learning. She tells you she has "tried everything" including changing to an easier textbook. She feels certain that the student has a learning disability. What might be some of the suggestions you can provide for Ms. Stewart?

Question 16

A team decides to use the latest IQ score to make a decision regarding a change in eligibility for a student. The team agreed that no additional testing or data were necessary.

Question 17

A special education teacher is asked to test a student who speaks only Japanese. The teacher cannot find a test in that language, so he observes the student in the classroom setting and recommends that the student be placed in special education.

Question 18

A special education teacher is asked to give an educational test to a student from a minority culture. The test has been validated and proven to be culturally nondiscriminatory.

Question 19

Lorenzo was born with cerebral palsy and requires the use of a wheelchair. He is able to use a computer for word processing and completes all of his assignments using either his laptop or his computer at home. Lorenzo's most recent statewide assessments indicate that he is at or above the level expected in all academic areas. Lorenzo can be served _________________.

Question 20

Miss Morales has a young male student who exhibits aggressive behaviors in class. She expresses concern that this student may harm himself or others. Your advice to Miss Morales is to

Question 21

What were the sources of pressure that resulted in substantial legal changes in the 1970s?

Question 22

A school system that meets appropriate timelines and follows all state and federal regulations is said to be in _____.

Question 23

Initially, the federal law that mandated a free and appropriate public education for all children with disabilities was called the Education for All Handicapped Children Act. In 1990, this was renamed _____.

Question 24

The 2004 Amendments encourage parents and educational personnel to participate in a _____ to resolve disagreements.

Question 25

During the screening by educational professionals, it is determined that a student has significant educational needs and is therefore referred for a(n) _____.

Question 26

Mary, a student receiving special education services, also needs the _____ of occupational therapy and speech therapy in order to benefit from her appropriate educational plan.

Question 27

In December 2004, President Bush signed the _____.

Question 28

A major principle of IDEA is that all evaluation measures used during the assessment process should yield similar results for children regardless of their ethnicity. This principle is known as _____.

Question 29

Parents who have a preschool-aged child with special needs may find assistance in obtaining educational services for their child through the federal regulations of _____.

Question 30

A second-grade student recently enrolled in your school. The student is a recent immigrant from Mexico. Your school determines that the child had not previously been enrolled in school in Mexico due to his parents' lack of funds and due to a lack of transportation to school. The student's mother has recently obtained citizenship. Once the child began to attend your school, it was determined that the child could not read in English or Spanish. Can the student be referred for an evaluation for special education services?

Question 31

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 requires that IEPs include what type of information regarding statewide assessments?

Question 32

States are now mandated to collect data on ______________ as a method of determining when disproportionality may be problematic.

Question 33

Discuss the practices that may contribute to bias in assessment.

Question 34

Mrs. Lorenzo met with her son's teacher. They determined that her son might require an additional session of support time in the resource room, which would increase the amount of time from two thirty-minute sessions per week to three thirty-minute sessions. In order to make this change to the IEP, will the Team need to be convened?

Question 35

During a meeting of the child study team, the members determined that the prereferral intervention strategies employed with a third-grade student were not successful in remediating reading difficulties. The members must now obtain _____ in order to begin the assessment process.

Question 36

In a specific school system, the ethnicity of the population was determined to include 17% of persons of Hispanic origin, yet more than 22% of the students receiving services for learning disabilities were of Hispanic origin. This system may have _____ of persons of Hispanic origin within the category of learning disabilities.

Question 37

A fifth-grade student was recently assessed and was found not eligible to receive special education support. His parents decided that they disagreed with the assessment and therefore requested information to obtain a(n) _____.

Question 38

Traditional assessment practices may inadvertently contribute to bias in assessment. What changes in the revised IDEA 2004 may decrease the probability that this will occur?

Question 39

Is it possible that a professional from an outside agency can determine that a child has a disability and the child should subsequently receive special education support?

Question 40

When a student from an ethnically diverse background begins to have difficulty meeting educational needs, the teacher may contact the child study team to request _________ as a method of preventing the student from a special educational referral as the first plan of action to address the student's difficulties.

Question 41

John's parents disagree with the results of his most recent evaluation and the recommendation from the multidisciplinary team, which is that John be discontinued from receiving special services. What can John's parents do?

A) Remove John from school
B) File a Due Process claim
C) Nothing; John will no longer receive services
D) Request John be re-evaluated

Question 42

Once a bill such as IDEA 2004 is passed and has been signed by the president, becoming law, states are not authorized to interpret components, pass state laws, and write regulations to be implemented within that state.

Question 43

Summarize the difficulties of assessing students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Question 44

A child's parents do not need to provide consent for the child to be evaluated for special education and/or related services.

Question 45

Explain how the research regarding third-party hearings may have had an impact on the changes concerning mediation and resolution sessions in the 2004 Amendments.

Question 46

Informed consent requires that local education agencies provide information to parents in their native language or mode of communication.

Question 47

All of the following are required when using a standardized instrument, except which of the following?

A) Choosing a test that is psychometrically adequate
B) Strictly following the standardization protocols, without adaptation
C) Administration by trained personnel
D) Not penalizing a student for an existing impairment.

Question 48

Attention deficit disorder (ADD) is a separate category under IDEA, so students with ADD automatically qualify for special education services.

Question 49

This law was the original law that mandated education agencies ensure an appropriate assessment and education for individuals with disabilities.

A) Individuals with Disabilities Act
B) No Child Left Behind
C) Education for all Handicapped Children Act
D) Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act

Question 50

How many days does an LEA have to conduct a comprehensive evaluation?

A) 15 days
B) 25 days
C) 45 days
D) 60 days

Question 51

When must parents be given their due process rights according to the 2004 Amendments?

Question 52

Local education agencies must always ensure that a meeting takes place with all involved parties when reviewing existing data on a student to determine additional testing needs.

Question 53

The purpose of nondiscriminatory assessment is to make sure that eligible students receive special education services regardless of their disability.

Question 54

When considering continued eligibility, a student must undergo a comprehensive formal testing process in order to determine continued placement whether or not the parents request it.
Multiple Choice

Question 55

Every student who receives special education or related services must have an IEP.

Question 56

Parent participation in the entire special education process is encouraged.

Question 57

Summarize the research findings on the IEP Team decision-making process.

Question 58

Once a bill has been signed by the president and becomes law, legal guidelines for implementing the law are written. These guidelines are called which of the following?

A) Regulations
B) Due process
C) Compliance
D) Litigation

Question 59

The name of the law under which special education professionals are currently working is IDEA 2004.

Question 60

List the provisions for nondiscriminatory assessment according to the federal law.

Question 61

Which of the following must occur before a child may receive special education services?

A) Comprehensive evaluation
B) Remedial programs
C) The student must request additional help
D) The student must request special education services

Question 62

It may be determined that a Team member may not need to attend the IEP meeting under which circumstance?

A) The IEP member has to teach at that time
B) The IEP member is a related service
C) The IEP member is not presenting any new information
D) The IEP member is a long-term substitute for the special education teacher

Question 63

When parents disagree with school system personnel, IDEA 2004 states which of the following?

A) The school must agree with the parents.
B) The school and parents must meet with their attorneys.
C) The school must have an attorney but the parents cannot have their attorney.
D) The school and parents have a mediation meeting.

Question 64

Which of the following represents a parent's right when a student has been evaluated and determined by the team to be eligible for services?

A) Refusal of services
B) Refusal of consent for services before the child receives services
C) Provide consent for related services only
D) Lose control over whether the child receives services

Question 65

Who may request an initial evaluation?

A) A parent
B) A teacher
C) Others who know and work with a student in school
D) All of the above

Question 66

The focus of IDEA on including students in the general education environment is known as which of the following?

A) Procedural safeguards
B) Mainstreaming
C) The least restrictive environment
D) Inclusion

Question 67

These services are considered necessary for a child to benefit from the instructional goals of the IEP.

A) Special education services
B) Psychological services
C) Medical services
D) Related services

Question 68

Parents must be fully informed and provide consent for which of the following before it occurs?

A) A comprehensive evaluation
B) The initiation of special education services
C) The release of confidential records
D) All of the above

Question 69

Every student receiving special education services must have which of the following?

A) An IEP
B) Related services
C) Transportation services
D) Transition plan

Question 70

Which of the following refers to when parents are fully notified in their native language of all educational activities to be conducted during a nondiscriminatory evaluation of their child?

A) Procedural safeguards.
B) Parental consent.
C) Informed consent.
D) Eligibility determination.

Question 71

This is a civil rights law, whose purpose is to prevent discrimination against individuals with disabilities in programs receiving federal financial assistance.

A) Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
B) Americans with Disabilities Education Act
C) Rehabilitation Act
D) Education for All Handicapped Children Act

Question 72

Mrs. Jones is the special education teacher sitting on Jimmy's IEP Team. She is new to the district and is unaware of the testing procedures used during the multi-disciplinary evaluation. Who else at the IEP would be able to interpret the evaluation results?

A) The general education teacher
B) A school psychologist
C) The parents
D) The family's advocate
Short Answer

Question 73

All of the following are procedural safeguards, except which of the following?

A) Parents should be informed of the procedures and safeguards for obtaining an initial evaluation.
B) Parents are offered an opportunity to meet with the legal counsel of the LEA to be given information about special education laws.
C) Parents should receive prior notice before any actions related to their child are taken.
D) Parents should be made aware of how to obtain their student's records and who has access to those records.

Question 74

According to IDEA 2004, the diagnosis of learning disabilities specifically requires that a student does which of the following?

A) Demonstrate a significant discrepancy.
B) Not respond to research-based interventions.
C) Display a lack of social skills.
D) Take an IQ and achievement test.

Question 75

Which of the following was used prior to IDEA 2004 in order to determine the existence of a learning disability for a student being evaluated?

A) Response to Intervention
B) Early Intervention
C) Research-based Practices
D) Significant Discrepancy

Question 76

Which of the following are services that are designed to assist a student's move between school and adult life?

A) Special education services
B) Transition services
C) Related services
D) Job coaching services

Question 77

According to IDEA, transition services should begin at what age?

A) 14
B) 16
C) 18
D) 21

Question 78

Federal law provides which of the following to insure the rights of parents are not violated?

A) Several assessment techniques
B) Several methods of observation
C) Several techniques and strategies for intervention
D) Several procedural safeguards

Question 79

If a member of an IEP Team is unable to attend an IEP meeting, what must they do?

A) Submit their information in writing to the IEP Team
B) Request that the meeting date be changed so they can attend
C) Have an individual meeting with the parents
D) Nothing; if they cannot be there, they do not need to worry about it.

Question 80

All of these behaviors would result in an automatic 45-day change of placement, except which of the following?

A) Use of or possession of drugs
B) Use of or possession of weapons
C) Behaviors that result in extreme bodily injury
D) Refusing to comply with teacher directions