Introduction to Exceptional Children (K205) Practice Test

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• Which statement best differentiates norm-referenced from criterion-referenced assessments?
• Which disabilities were less than 1% of disabled students eligible for?
• In what year did the Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District decision take place?
• What is transition planning and when should it begin?
• How does giftedness relate to special education under IDEA?
• What is the purpose of a triennial review?
• Which laws constitute the three major federal disability laws relevant to education?
• Autism Spectrum Disorder is best described as a lifelong disability with primary challenges in which areas?
• What constitutes an appropriate evaluation under IDEA?
• Which IEP component is designated to plan for life after high school?
• Who can refer or request an evaluation?
• Which act did the 2015 IDEA revision align with?
• In a review, who must agree that the evaluation is not warranted?
• What does IDEA specify about how long agencies have to respond to a referral request?
• The term 'hearing impairment and deafness' refers to an impairment that is:
• Which statement accurately captures the role of exceptionality in service provision?
• The 2015 revision aimed to address what need for students with disabilities?
• Which two services are commonly listed as related services in an IEP?
• Who may request an evaluation?
• What is Child Find?
• According to the 1997 IDEA revision, students with disabilities cannot be suspended or expelled if the misbehavior is caused by what?
• Which statement best distinguishes accommodations from modifications?
• Define 'related services' and give two examples.
• A Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) is guided by data from which assessment?
• An orthopedic impairment primarily involves which body systems?
• What is a stated purpose of the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA)?
• Which statement best describes Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in practice?
• What does the acronym IDEA stand for?
• Under the 1997 IDEA revision, a student who violates school rules may be removed to what setting?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between annual goals and short-term objectives in an IEP?
• How are Present Levels of Performance used in an IEP?
• What is the purpose of the referral step in the process?
• Which act is primarily responsible for requiring that eligible students with disabilities receive a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment?
• Which statement best describes the collaboration among IEP team members for implementing the plan?
• Which disabilities were less than 5% of disabled students eligible for?
• What skills did Anne Sullivan teach Helen Keller?
• What was a focus of the 2004 IDEA revision?
• Which of the following conditions would typically be included under Other Health Impairment (OHI)?
• Which of the following is a listed disability category?
• What does FAPE stand for?
• Who was Helen Keller's teacher?
• Which aspects can deaf-blindness impact?
• In 1888, Helen Keller attended which school?
• How is RTI used to identify learning disabilities?
• Which teams are involved in IEP?
• What does a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) primarily identify?
• Reevaluation is conducted to determine if a student currently receiving special education still needs it, needs more services, or needs assistive technology.
• Which statement is listed as a con of institutions?
• What does RTI stand for in educational practice?
• Which statement best describes partial inclusion as a continuum?
• What term describes Farrell’s classroom as not organized by grade level?
• Which list accurately reflects members commonly on an IEP team?
• Which statement best describes IDEA eligibility compared to Section 504 eligibility?
• What is the purpose of IDEA according to the material?
• Which statement best describes a typical IEP team member inclusion?
• What is required before proceeding with an initial evaluation?
• In the 2004 IDEA revision, what was emphasized about helping students with disabilities?
• What does Present Levels of Performance primarily provide for goal development?
• Specific Learning Disability (SLD) is defined as which characteristic?
• How often does a triennial review occur?
• What do transition services typically include and how are they documented in the IEP?
• What is the purpose of a manifestation determination in the discipline process for students with disabilities?
• Which statement best describes Elizabeth Farrell and early special education teachers?
• Which act first introduced protections for students with disabilities in public schools?
• Which statement best describes due process in IDEA as described in the material?
• What does non-discriminatory assessment require and why is it important?
• Which sequence correctly represents the four steps in the process for special education evaluations?
• Traumatic brain injury commonly results from which of the following?
• Which disabilities comprised about 95% of students found eligible for special education?
• IEP planning requires collaboration among?
• What type of evaluation is conducted as part of the evaluation process?
• Which is another con of institutions?
• To avoid misidentification due to language differences, which practice is essential?
• Which statement most accurately reflects the significance of PL 94-142 in special education?
• Elizabeth Farrell was assigned to teach which group of students?
• In public schools, what does the ADA Amendments Act say about providing FAPE?
• Which placement along the continuum would be categorized as a non-school setting where some individuals may live?
• What does CAPS stand for?
• What roles do general education and special education teachers play in IEP implementation?
• What was the 1990 renaming of the act originally passed in 1975?
• Which law is associated with expanding coverage by noting that assistive devices should not be used to determine impairment levels?
• What ethical considerations guide evaluation of students for exceptionalities?
• Which option is NOT an IDEA disability category?
• Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District established that schools must provide a curriculum that is what?
• Which scenario best illustrates implementing the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)?
• What is the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) placement?
• Who refers for an evaluation?
• Differentiate related services from direct instruction in an IEP.
• Which item is NOT typically included in an Individualized Education Program (IEP)?
• In Board of Education of the Hendrick Hudson Central School District v. Rowley, what level of educational benefit is required under FAPE?
• Which Supreme Court case first interpreted the meaning of FAPE?
• In the context of special education, what does exceptionality refer to?
• What does LRE stand for?
• What best describes the purpose of accommodations in testing for a student with ADHD?
• Which act is primarily responsible for guaranteeing Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) for eligible students?
• What is the difference between accommodations in testing and accommodations in instruction for a student with ADHD?
• What is a Section 504 Plan and what does it provide?
• What was a stated emphasis of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965?
• The IEP must document transition services with timelines by which age?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between RTI and MTSS?
• What does IDEA say about partial inclusion?
• IDEA is a federal law that governs services for individuals with disabilities up to what age?
• The IEP process often involves which two types of referrals?
• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act is best described as which type of law?
• Which of the following is a related service?
• What is it called when students are taught in general classrooms?
• Procedural safeguards include which of the following?
• Which placement would you expect to find a regular general education classroom?
• Which of the following are major provisions of IDEA?
• Which students are eligible for a Section 504 Plan?
• What was Elizabeth Farrell’s classroom called?
• Which statement about a Section 504 plan is true?
• How long did Anne Sullivan and Helen Keller work together?
• How do assistive technology devices support students with disabilities?
• On the continuum of placement, one extreme is institutionalization. What is the opposite extreme?
• What is the full name of IDEA as stated in the material?
• Distinguish annual goals from short-term objectives in an IEP.
• What is universal design for assessment?
• What size was typical for Elizabeth Farrell’s early special education classes?
• Explain Developmental Delay as a state-defined category in early childhood.
• Which decisions are made as part of IEP development?
• In the category of speech or language impairments, which characteristic is most associated?
• What is the role of IDEA in the U.S. education system?
• Accommodations in the ADAAA are characterized by which of the following?
• What are the types of referrals in the IEP process?
• Define Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and its role in inclusion.
• What did Mills v. Board of Education of the District of Columbia rule regarding financing and special education?
• What is the role of language and culture in IDEA evaluations?
• Before 1975, which two populations were denied access to education?
• Which statement best describes related services?
• Visual impairment is defined as?
• Which statement is true about Anne Sullivan?
• Emotional disturbance is most accurately described by which combination?
• Which law was enacted in 1975 to ensure public education for children with disabilities?
• Where do most evaluations occur?
• Which statement best defines deaf-blindness?
• What are SMART goals as described?
• Which of the following is NOT listed as a major provision or element under IDEA?
• After the comprehensive evaluation, what is the next step?
• When was Helen Keller born?
• How is partial inclusion described as a continuum?
• How does culturally responsive assessment influence evaluation decisions?
• Helen Keller is often cited because she was what?
• Which statement is true about multidisciplinary collaboration in IEP planning?
• Intellectual disability is typically characterized by which combination?
• Which of the following is NOT typically a core feature of autism spectrum disorder in education?
• Which college did Helen Keller attend in 1904?
• Define emotional disturbance as an IDEA category and its implications for supports.
• Which act did President John F. Kennedy sign to end public funding for mental health institutions in the 1960s?
• Why is progress monitoring essential in RTI?
• Do 504 plans and the ADA Amendments Act provide funding?
• What is the first step in the referral process?
• Which element of the IEP is most directly used to monitor progress toward meeting annual goals?
• What is a key purpose of a 504 plan in schools?
• Transition planning in IDEA focuses on preparing students for what?
• In public schools, the ADA Amendments Act focuses on which area?
• Provide two examples of related services and their purposes.
• Why is parental involvement essential in IEP development?
• Which elements are included in an IEP?
• In the 1970s, how many disabled kids could go to school, according to the material?
• Which statement about Anne Sullivan is true?
• Regarding Section 504 in public schools, which statement is accurate?
• What is the difference between access and opportunity to learn in inclusive classrooms?
• What is an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) and when might a parent request one?
• Which statement about IEPs is true?
• In assessments for students under Section 504 or IEP, what is the difference between accommodations and modifications?
• What does IEP stand for?
• In 1894, Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan moved to which city?
• Which of the following is an example of a procedural safeguard under IDEA?
• Initial evaluation includes which of the following?
• What are functional living skills and why are they included in eligibility?
• Which event occurred earliest among the listed facts?
• What is a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) and when is it required?
• Which statement is another pro of institutions listed in the material?
• What does IEP stand for?
• Which statement best describes FAPE as per the material?
• How do accommodations differ in assessment versus instruction?
• Which act was passed in 1965 to fund elementary and secondary education and promote access to schooling?
• Which of the following is a typical component of an IEP meeting agenda?
• Which item is typically reviewed during an IEP meeting?
• Which school did Helen Keller attend after her initial schooling?
• What was IDEA amended to in 2004?
• What is a psychoeducational assessment and what does it typically include?
• What are the key parental rights and procedural safeguards under IDEA?
• What are the three provisions under IDEA?
• Which approach best addresses cultural-linguistic complexity in assessment?
• Which concept was introduced in the 1997 IDEA revision regarding discipline of students with disabilities?
• Which term describes the setting that is least restrictive for a student with disabilities?
• Differentiate positive versus negative reinforcement with an example.
• In early childhood, developmental delay is commonly used as a basis for accessing which type of services?
• Which statement is a pro of institutions?
• Where do Section 504 protections apply?
• Developmental delay may manifest as delays in which of the following areas, except which?
• In the early 1900s, institutionalization was common. What purpose did it primarily serve?
• The IEP is based on what kind of goals?
• Who pays for an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) if a parent requests one?
• Which statement best describes IDEA evaluation requirements for eligibility determinations?
• Which statement best defines special education?
• Who was the first special education teacher hired in 1899?
• What was a key outcome of PARC v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania?
• Which statement correctly distinguishes FAPE from LRE with a supporting example?
• What is parental consent and when is it required in IDEA processes?
• Who is often the first to notice and request an evaluation?
• What are the core features of autism spectrum disorder in education?
• Which statement is true about accommodations under ADAAA and 504 in terms of funding?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the 13 disability categories?
• Give an example of assistive technology for a student with visual impairment.
• In the context of triennial review, which parties must agree that the evaluation is not warranted?
• Which of the following is a core feature of Autism Spectrum Disorder?
• In what year did Anne Sullivan begin tutoring Helen Keller?
• Which year is associated with Elizabeth Farrell being recognized as the first special education teacher?
• A traumatic brain injury can result in impairment in which domains?
• What is the difference between access provided by a 504 plan and services provided by an IEP?
• Which domain is primarily affected by speech or language impairments (SLI)?
• What is required to proceed with the evaluation according to the material?
• What does the acronym FAPE stand for in special education law?
• What is the primary purpose of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and what does it guarantee?
• Which is the first step in the process for special education evaluations?
• Why is the concept of Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) central to placement decisions?
• Which placement would you expect to find a special education class?
• A student with multiple disabilities must have which characteristics?
• Which condition is described as affecting alertness, strength, and vitality in the learning environment and includes ADHD?
• Which group has the most exposure to students and is likely to refer for evaluations?
• Which statement about early special education teachers is true?