Deck 3: Policies Pracclusive Education

Question 1

Teachers tend to be more concerned with a student's pattern of strengths and needs rather than how the student compares with his or her classmates.​

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Section 504 plans have the same mandated components as IEPs​

Answer 2

False

Question 3

A proper evaluation puts together multiple sources of information which typically include all the of the following, EXCEPT:

A)a medical evaluation.
B)standardized tests.​
C)work samples.​
D)observational data.​

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Norm-referenced tests are standardized tests which are linked to intraindividual differences

Question 5

In obtaining the consent of the child's parent(s)/guardian(s)for a formal evaluation, the school must notify the parent/guardian:​

A)in the primary language spoken by the child at school.
B)of the school's intent to place their child in special education classes.​
C)of the school's intention to evaluate their child, including the reasoning behind the decision.
D)of the school's intention to put their child on an IEP.

Question 6

All of the following statements are true regarding norm-referenced assessments, EXCEPT:

A)the data from norm-referenced tests are very useful for instructional planning.
B)the data from norm-referenced tests are presented in terms of percentile ranks, stanines, or grade equivalent scores.​
C)norm-referenced tests compare the performance of an individual student with that of a representative sample of children.​
D)evaluators can compare a student's performance to that of their same-aged peers, when using a norm-referenced test.

Question 7

In order to measure interindividual differences, evaluators use:​

A)both norm-referenced and informal tests.
B)norm-referenced and criterion-referenced tests.​
C)criterion-referenced tests.​
D)norm-referenced tests.​

Question 8

Intraindividual describes differences between students that distinguish each student from their peers.​

Question 9

All of the following illustrate the presence of interindividual difference, EXCEPT:

A)the counselor reviewed IQ scores of all the children in the class in preparation for parent meetings.
B)Jevon got top marks on the math test, but William failed his math test.
C)Anthony wears glasses because he is near-sighted, but Lilia wears them because she is far-sighted.​
D)Maria excels in her English literature class but is two years below grade level in her math class.​

Question 10

The referral committee, often known as the child study committee, special services team, etc., reviews documentation that accompanies a referral, and:

A)is composed of  the parent(s)/guardian(s), the child and their teacher, in addition to one school administrator.
B)must obtain permission from the special education teacher before they begin to review the available information.​
C)should notify parent(s)/guardians that a referral is being initiated on their child, though IDEA does not require the committee to do so.​
D)initiates the formal evaluation as soon as the child has been referred to the committee.​

Question 11

Criterion-referenced assessments:

A)are associated with interindividual differences.
B)provide limited instructional information.​
C)compare a student's performance on a task with that of a representative sample of children.
D)are helpful in identifying specific skills the student has already mastered, as well as those that are yet to be mastered.

Question 12

A referral, or written request to evaluate a student to determine whether or not they have a disability, is typically NOT initiated by:

A)a general education teacher.
B)a concerned parent.​
C)a student.​
D)the outcome of child-find efforts.​

Question 13

If a student has an impairment in sensory, manual, or speaking skills, the team must take that fact into account when designing an assessment battery.​

Question 14

When properly conducted, educational assessments lead to the development of meaningful IEPs.​

Question 15

An IEP is a legally binding contract and schools can be held liable if goals are not achieved.

Question 16

An IEP should not be limited by placement options or the availability of services.

Question 17

All of the following illustrate intraindividual difference, EXCEPT:

A)Andrew got straight A's in his social studies class, but is failing in science.
B)even though most of Mrs. Jennings' class received reading scores above the grade level, a few were reading below it.​
C)even though she doesn't like math, Annette excels in both math and English classes.
D)Fernando usually gets the best grades in his class and is also one of the school's highest scorers on the basketball team.

Question 18

The reasons for referral to special education might not lie within the student, which is one of the reasons why pre-referral interventions are so important.​

Question 19

If an evaluation determines that a student is not eligible to receive special education services, then:​

A)there is no need to try further intervention strategies.
B)the student should be removed from his or her present placement.​
C)the team might want to consider whether or not the student is eligible for a 504 accommodation plan.
D)parents only need be informed that the student did not qualify for special education services, but do not need to be told why their child was found ineligible.

Question 20

Students may share a common label such as gifted, culturally diverse, or hearing impaired, however each student is a unique individual.​

Question 21

What concerns exist regarding the use of computer-generated IEP goals and objectives?

Question 22

What are the five components contained in a well written measurable goal?​

Question 23

What kind of information do criterion-referenced assessments yield?​

Question 24

All of the following statements regarding short-term objectives or benchmarks are true, EXCEPT:​

A)the duration of most short-term objectives or benchmarks is generally 6 to 9 months.
B)short-term objectives or benchmarks are not required in every IEP.​
C)short-term objectives or benchmarks are required in the IEPs of students with significant cognitive disabilities who are completing alternative assessments.
D)benchmarks typically describe an anticipated level of student accomplishment.

Question 25

IDEA:​

A)mandates that parents/guardians must actively participate in the IEP process and assist in the creation of the student's goals and short-term objectives/benchmarks.
B)does not recommend that students take part in the IEP as discussions in the meeting may lower their self-esteem.​
C)states that schools are liable if they do not provide services stipulated in the IEP.
D)states that all IEP forms must be uniform and not vary in format from district-to-district or state-to-state.

Question 26

Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act requires schools do all of the following, EXCEPT:​

A)implement Child Find Programs every five years to ensure that all children with disabilities who are not being served are identified and located.
B)see that students with disabilities are educated with their peers without disabilities to the greatest extent possible.​
C)establish nondiscriminatory evaluation and placement procedures.
D)provide a "free, appropriate public education."

Question 27

The IEP team is required, under IDEA 2004, to annually develop:​

A)an alternative curriculum.
B)alternative instructional techniques.​
C)measurable goals.​
D)accommodations and modifications.​

Question 28

At a minimum, an IEP team must consist of:​

A)the student, a parent/guardian, the student's special education teacher, a knowledgeable representative from the school district, the school nurse, and a school psychologist.
B)a parent/guardian, the student's general education teacher, a school psychologist, a knowledgeable representative from the school district, and the student.​
C)the student, a parent/guardian, the school's career counselor, the student's special education teacher, a knowledgeable representative from the school district, and a school psychologist.​
D)a parent/guardian, the child's general and special education teachers, a knowledgeable representative from the school district, and a school psychologist.​

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT an element of an IEP?​

A)Student's current  level performance
B)Student's IQ score​
C)Annual goals​
D)Related services to be provided​

Question 30

A complete reevaluation of the student's eligibility for special education services:​

A)is not necessary if school officials do not think it is needed.
B)must take place once a year if parents think it is necessary.​
C)must take place once every two years if  both parents and school officials think it is necessary.
D)must take place once every three years, unless both parents and school officials agree that such a review is unnecessary.

Question 31

Each student who is found eligible for special education services must have:​

A)further evaluations to determine placement.
B)a letter from their parent(s)/guardian(s)concurring with the evaluation team's findings.​
C)a 504 accommodation plan.
D)an IEP.

Question 32

Which of the following contains all five components that are essential in writing clear and measurable annual goals?

A)After being assigned three books to read, Michael will give book reports for each at the end of 33 weeks.
B)Given a 25-sentence paragraph containing compound sentences and simple sentences, Travis will underline simple sentences with a single line and compound sentences with a double line, with 22 out of 25 sentences correct at the end of 32 weeks.
C)Carmen will complete 75 addition and subtraction problems with 80% accuracy.
D)Given a map of the U.S. with the State names filled in, Ellen will write in the names of the state capitals selected from a list of 50, at the end of 35 weeks.

Question 33

Briefly describe the referral process.

Question 34

What would typically take place in a pre-referral intervention?​

Question 35

All of the following statements regarding related service are true, EXCEPT:

A)collaboration and cooperation among a wide range of service providers is necessary in order to successfully meet the needs of students with disabilities in inclusive classrooms.
B)IDEA requires that related services be included in the IEP for students as deemed necessary.​
C)related services are varying forms of instructional services implemented in response to individual student needs.
D)related services are a key component of an individual's education program.

Question 36

Students who receive a Section 504 plan:​

A)are most likely to be referred for the 504 plan by special educators and/or school administrators.
B)must undergo the same assessment and evaluation procedures as students with IEP do.
C)do not have substantial limitation to a major life activity, which is why they did not qualify for services under IDEA.​
D)are entitled to accommodations, such as extended time on tests or a classmate to take notes for them, if necessary to ensure equal access to the curriculum.​

Question 37

The IEP document:

A)should be so comprehensive that it can be used as the entire instructional basis for the student.
B)is intended to dictate what the student is taught and how instruction is delivered.​
C)should be individualized to meet the unique learning needs of the student.
D)is best formulated by using computer-generated goals and objectives.

Question 38

Students eligible for services under Section 504 might include all of the following, EXCEPT a student who:​

A)was referred for special education, but did not qualify under IDEA.
B)has lupus.​
C)failed to make the school's honor roll.
D)was abused by a grandparent.

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT considered a related service provider?​

A)Physical therapist
B)Resource room teacher
C)Mobility specialist
D)Social worker

Question 40

All of the following statements concerning an IEP are true, EXCEPT:

A)IEPs can serve as means to encourage collaboration and cooperation between parents and professionals.
B)An IEP should be developed within 30 days following the evaluation and determination of the student's disability.​
C)Once the team has placed the student in the least restrictive environment, they then should address the goals and short-term objective/benchmarks in the IEP.
D)An IEP can best be viewed as a management tool that provides instructional direction so that the student receives an education to meet their individual needs.

Question 41

Describe in some detail the steps involved once a child is suspected of having a disability until the completion of the IEP.​