Question 1

The achievement of which students are the focus of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act?

Accepted Answer

A) Students with Disabilities 
B) Students without Disabilities 
C) All Students 
D) Preschool Students

Question 2

_______________ is the generic term for the process of gathering information for the purpose of making decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) Response to Intervention 
B) Discrepancy Model 
C) Instruction 
D) Assessment

Question 3

Judicial decisions have played a critical role in shaping special education service delivery. Discuss four of the influential court cases and the specific contribution to the field of special education that each provided.

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

Judicial decisions and legislative enactments have been a major force in transforming the field of special education.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Select the educational setting that is least restrictive.

Accepted Answer

A) Separate school 
B) Separate setting 
C) Resource room 
D) Regular class

Question 6

According to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 an individualized education program must include a statement of the student's present levels of _______________.

Accepted Answer

A) development 
B) performance 
C) satisfaction 
D) none of the above

Question 7

Fill in the blanks: A mandatory "_______________ ___________________" is now required prior to proceeding with a due process hearing.

Accepted Answer

A) waiting period 
B) resolution session 
C) suspension hearing 
D) time out

Question 8

What type of plan is developed for students ages birth to age 2 who are experiencing a developmental delay or have a high probability of a developmental delay?

Accepted Answer

A) Individualized Education Program 
B) Individualized Assistance Plan 
C) Educational Assistance Plan 
D) Individualized Family Service Plan

Question 9

The empowerment model is the basis for the construction of an effective individualized family service plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Differences between pupils are an example of:

Accepted Answer

A) Intra-individual differences 
B) Intermediate differences 
C) Exceptional differences 
D) Interindividual differences

Question 11

Regardless of the disability, any student caught with weapons or illegal drugs can be expelled from school immediately.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What philosophy supports the belief that all children, regardless of the severity of their disability must be provided an education appropriate to their unique needs at no cost to the parent/guardian?

Accepted Answer

A) Equal opportunity 
B) Integration 
C) Least Restrictive Environment 
D) Zero reject

Question 13

Select the measure of emphasis used to determine a schools progress of meeting mandates of the No Child Left Behind Act?

Accepted Answer

A) Standardized tests 
B) Semester grades 
C) Class averages 
D) Benchmark scores

Question 14

PL-94-142 requires that parents participate fully in the decision-making process that affects their child's education.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Pupils with disabilities who exhibit less serious infractions of school conduct may be disciplined in ways similar to children without disabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

List five types of educational settings where a student may receive instruction.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Compare and contrast interindividual differences and intra-individual differences.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

A student may be eligible for special education if the educational difficulties are the result of a lack of adequate instruction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Select one of the assessment accommodations categories and provide examples.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Describe the similarities and differences between the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Accepted Answer

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Exam 2: Policies, Practices, and Programs

The achievement of which students are the focus of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act?

_______________ is the generic term for the process of gathering information for the purpose of making decisions.

Judicial decisions have played a critical role in shaping special education service delivery. Discuss four of the influential court cases and the specific contribution to the field of special education that each provided.

Judicial decisions and legislative enactments have been a major force in transforming the field of special education.

Select the educational setting that is least restrictive.

According to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 an individualized education program must include a statement of the student's present levels of _______________.

Fill in the blanks: A mandatory "_ _____" is now required prior to proceeding with a due process hearing.

What type of plan is developed for students ages birth to age 2 who are experiencing a developmental delay or have a high probability of a developmental delay?

The empowerment model is the basis for the construction of an effective individualized family service plan.

Differences between pupils are an example of:

Regardless of the disability, any student caught with weapons or illegal drugs can be expelled from school immediately.

What philosophy supports the belief that all children, regardless of the severity of their disability must be provided an education appropriate to their unique needs at no cost to the parent/guardian?

Select the measure of emphasis used to determine a schools progress of meeting mandates of the No Child Left Behind Act?

PL-94-142 requires that parents participate fully in the decision-making process that affects their child's education.

Pupils with disabilities who exhibit less serious infractions of school conduct may be disciplined in ways similar to children without disabilities.

List five types of educational settings where a student may receive instruction.

Compare and contrast interindividual differences and intra-individual differences.

A student may be eligible for special education if the educational difficulties are the result of a lack of adequate instruction.

Select one of the assessment accommodations categories and provide examples.

Describe the similarities and differences between the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.