Question 1

Which of the following represents the legally correct position of IEP development within planning of special education services?

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A)  placement, development of IEP, evaluation
B)  development of IEP, evaluation, placement
C)  evaluation, development of IEP, placement
D)  evaluation, placement, development of IEPE) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Supporters of "standards-based" reforms feel that teachers have expected too much of all students.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Estella has a learning disability. Her primary placement is most likely a

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A)  self-contained special education class.
B)  regular classroom.
C)  resource room.
D)  special day school.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Educational services and placement for exceptional students depends on

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A)  student characteristics and community resources.
B)  teacher attitudes and student preferences.
C)  both student and parental preferences.
D)  the category of exceptionality and parental preferences.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Each of the following components must be included on an individualized education program (IEP) EXCEPT

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A)  annual goals.
B)  related services to be provided.
C)  student's IQ score.
D)  instructional objectives.E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Some educators have suggested that the phrase "least restrictive environment" is not appropriate for describing the placement of students. Which term do they suggest as more accurate?

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A)  most enabling environment
B)  most specialized environment
C)  least isolated environment
D)  most dedicated environmentE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Before making a referral for special education, a general education classroom teacher should do all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  modify or adapt the student's instructional program.
B)  communicate concerns to parents.
C)  examine student's school record.
D)  administer diagnostic tests.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Discuss the rationale for "standards-based" reforms and describe two problems with how special education fits into this movement.

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Reformers believe that teachers' expecta...

Question 9

Discuss the effect of recent legislation on (a)early intervention and (b)transition.

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Federal laws require that services be av...

Question 10

In co-teaching,

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A)  students take turns assuming the role of teacher.
B)  regular and special educators teach together in the same classroom.
C)  regular and special educators provide in-service training for each other.
D)  teachers and students take turns assuming the role of teacher.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Response to intervention (RTI) is a prereferral model most often used in determining whether a child has a specific learning disability. In this model,

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A)  the teacher's anecdotal reports of student performance are used to determine a level of service.
B)  the teacher's instruction is examined to determine its quality and whether it is research-based.
C)  professionals monitor student's performance on standardized tests at different levels of support.
D)  students usually receive one to two hours of closely monitored support in a resource room.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

What was the major accomplishment of IDEA and other federal laws with respect to transition?

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A)  They provided funding for postsecondary programs.
B)  They extended the age range served by special education to include students up to age 26.
C)  They mandated that school districts pay for postsecondary schooling (including college tuition) for students under the age of 21 with disabilities.
D)  They required schools to integrate transition plans into IEPs for students with disabilities.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Schools are not required to provide employment-related services to students with disabilities.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Research on prereferral teams and response to intervention has found that

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A)  they result in more students being eligible for special education.
B)  academic achievement of students who are mainstreamed has increased.
C)  although they are popular, little is known about their effectiveness.
D)  teachers and administrators are not satisfied with the procedures.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Mrs. Cain is a regular third-grade teacher. She teaches most subjects to all of her students; however, Mrs. Hamilton, a special educator, provides reading and math instruction to exceptional students in the class. She also teaches organizational and study skills to all the students. What type of intervention is modeled by these teachers?

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A)  co-teaching
B)  consultation
C)  itinerant services
D)  resource servicesE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Each of the following is a basic strategy for helping students with disabilities to participate in the general education classroom EXCEPT

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A)  homogeneous grouping.
B)  accommodations and adaptations.
C)  collaborative consultation.
D)  curriculum and instruction modifications.E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Partial participation refers to the practice of having students with disabilities integrated for part of the school day and in a special class for the remainder of the day.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What does the term "least restrictive environment" mean when applied to education for exceptional children? Provide an example to support your explanation.

Accepted Answer

Although some people argue that the LRE ...

Question 19

Virtually all early childhood educators agree that young children with disabilities and those considered "at risk" should be in inclusive programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Accommodations for evaluation procedures of students with disabilities might include all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  altering the time given for responding.
B)  changing the setting in which assessment is done.
C)  providing verbal prompts to the student during testing.
D)  using an alternative format for presentation of tasks or the type of response allowed.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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What was the major accomplishment of IDEA and other federal laws with respect to transition?

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Before making a referral for special education, a general education classroom teacher should do all of the following EXCEPT

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Partial participation refers to the practice of having students with disabilities integrated for part of the school day and in a special class for the remainder of the day.

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Each of the following is a basic strategy for helping students with disabilities to participate in the general education classroom EXCEPT

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Discuss the effect of recent legislation on (a)early intervention and (b)transition.

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Supporters of "standards-based" reforms feel that teachers have expected too much of all students.

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Schools are not required to provide employment-related services to students with disabilities.

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Virtually all early childhood educators agree that young children with disabilities and those considered "at risk" should be in inclusive programs.

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Estella has a learning disability. Her primary placement is most likely a

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Accommodations for evaluation procedures of students with disabilities might include all of the following EXCEPT

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In co-teaching,

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Research on prereferral teams and response to intervention has found that

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Some educators have suggested that the phrase "least restrictive environment" is not appropriate for describing the placement of students. Which term do they suggest as more accurate?

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Which of the following represents the legally correct position of IEP development within planning of special education services?

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Each of the following components must be included on an individualized education program (IEP) EXCEPT

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