SPED5033 Law and Policy in Special Education | Module Quizzes 1–5 Answers | American College of Education | 2026 –2027.

SPED5033 Law and Policy in Special Education | Module Quizzes 1–5 Answers | American College of Education | 2026–2027 Module 1 Quiz • Due May 31 at 11:59pm • Points 20 • Questions 5 • Available May 25 at 12am - Jun 1 at 1am • Time Limit 60 Minutes Instructions Attempt History Attempt Time Score LATEST Attempt 1 9 minutes 20 out of 20 Score for this quiz: 20 out of 20 Submitted May 28 at 9:09am This attempt took 9 minutes. Correct answer  Question 1 4 / 4 pts Plessy v. Ferguson Mills v. Board of Education Brown v. Board of Education Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District Correct answer  Question 2 4 / 4 pts It established that funding shortages could justify denying service. By submitting this quiz, I certify these responses are entirely my own work. I have not copied the work of any other student (past or present) or collaborated with anyone on this quiz. In addition, I will not share the questions or answers from this quiz with other students. I understand that academic dishonesty is grounds for dismissal from the program. Which landmark Supreme Court case established that "separate but equal" facilities violated the 14th Amendment? How did the Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District decision change the standard for appropriate education under IDEA? Module 1 Quiz: SPED5033 - Law and Policy in Special Education 1 of 2 5/28/26, 12:10 PMIt ruled that IEPs no longer needed to be individualized for each student. It reduced requirements so schools could provide minimal educational benefits. It raised the standard from minimal benefit to meaningful progress appropriate to the child's circumstances. Correct answer  Question 3 4 / 4 pts Neither law addresses individual student growth as a measure of success. NCLB focused on proficiency, but ESSA values growth and multiple indicators. NCLB would recognize the individual growth, while ESSA focuses solely on proficiency. Both laws would label the school as failing since proficiency wasn't achieved, regardless of growth. Correct answer  Question 4 4 / 4 pts ESSA eliminated state testing requirements for students with disabilities. ESSA removed the 1% cap on alternate assessments to increase flexibility. ESSA allowed states to use multiple measures beyond test scores, such as growth and graduation rates. ESSA required all students with disabilities to take the same assessments without the use of accommodations. Correct answer  Question 5 4 / 4 pts To create new civil rights laws for schools To explain how educators should navigate legal requirements To provide district administration with templates for writing IEP goals To authorize additional funding for special education programs to utilize Quiz Score: 20 out of 20 Compare how NCLB and ESSA would evaluate a school where students with disabilities show significant individual growth but don't meet proficiency benchmarks. How does this comparison illustrate the shift in the philosophy of accountability? How did ESSA address one of the major criticisms of NCLB regarding assessment and accountability? What is the purpose of "Dear Colleague" letters issued by OCR? Module 1 Quiz: SPED5033 - Law and Policy in Special Education 2 of 2 5/28/26, 12:10 PMModule 2 Quiz • Due Jun 7 at 11:59pm • Points 20 • Questions 5 • Available Jun 1 at 12am - Jun 8 at 1am • Time Limit 60 Minutes Instructions Attempt History Attempt Time Score LATEST Attempt 1 5 minutes 20 out of 20 Score for this quiz: 20 out of 20 Submitted Jun 4 at 8:49pm This attempt took 5 minutes. Correct answer  Question 1 4 / 4 pts State and local jurisdictions It depends on the severity of the disability. The federal government, through IDEA funding The federal government, through separate Section 504 grants Correct answer  Question 2 4 / 4 pts Deny the request because it would disrupt the school schedule. By submitting this quiz, I certify these responses are entirely my own work. I have not copied the work of any other student (past or present) or collaborated with anyone on this quiz. In addition, I will not share the questions or answers from this quiz with other students. I understand that academic dishonesty is grounds for dismissal from the program. Who provides funding to implement Section 504 services? A school employee with diabetes requests additional rest breaks during the workday. Using the ADA's definition of reasonable accommodation, how should the employer respond? Module 2 Quiz: SPED5033 - Law and Policy in Special Education 1 of 2 6/4/26, 11:49 PMOffer to reduce the employee's hours instead of providing breaks. Grant the request unless it creates undue expense or significantly disrupts operations. Require a doctor's note and physical examination before considering any accommodation. Correct answer  Question 3 4 / 4 pts It requires students to use multiple types of technology devices. Each additional step creates barriers that limit equal access for students with disabilities. It assumes all students have access to printers and scanners, which is unlikely for most students. The process is complicated and will take longer than traditional paper-based assessments to complete. Correct answer  Question 4 4 / 4 pts Deny both until next fiscal year, when more funding is available. Approve both immediately, since cost alone cannot be used to deny reasonable accommodations. Explore whether alternative solutions exist and consider whether either cost creates undue hardship. Approve the cheaper accommodation and deny the expensive one to manage the budget responsibly. Correct answer  Question 5 4 / 4 pts Robust, because the quiz doesn't work with screen readers Understandable, because the instructions are unclear and inconsistent Perceivable, because the color contrast is too low for users to detect the text clearly Operable, because students cannot easily navigate the quiz using only their keyboard Quiz Score: 20 out of 20 A special education leader discovers that the district's assessment platform requires students to complete eight steps: log in, navigate menus, download a PDF, print it, complete it by hand, scan it, create a new file, and upload it. Why does this process violate digital accessibility principles? Two employees request accommodations: One teacher with migraines asks for different lighting (estimated cost: $500). Another teacher with mobility issues requests a motorized standing desk (estimated cost: $8,000). The district has limited funds. How should the district address these requests in accordance with ADA principles? A teacher creates an online quiz with light gray text on a white background. Which WCAG principle does this violate and why? Module 2 Quiz: SPED5033 - Law and Policy in Special Education 2 of 2 6/4/26, 11:49 PMModule 3 Quiz • Due Jun 14 at 11:59pm • Points 20 • Questions 5 • Available Jun 8 at 12am - Jun 15 at 1am • Time Limit 60 Minutes Instructions Attempt History Attempt Time Score LATEST Attempt 1 10 minutes 20 out of 20 Score for this quiz: 20 out of 20 Submitted Jun 11 at 7:21pm This attempt took 10 minutes. Correct answer  Question 1 4 / 4 pts Six Ten Four Eight Correct answer  Question 2 4 / 4 pts work only in separate classrooms for students with disabilities. By submitting this quiz, I certify these responses are entirely my own work. I have not copied the work of any other student (past or present) or collaborated with anyone on this quiz. In addition, I will not share the questions or answers from this quiz with other students. I understand that academic dishonesty is grounds for dismissal from the program. How many foundational principles did Public Law 94-142 establish for special education? The concept of least restrictive environment (LRE) influences the role of special education teachers in modern classrooms. Special education teachers:  Quiz submitted  Module 3 Quiz: SPED5033 - Law and Policy in Special Education 1 of 2 6/11/26, 10:21 PMfocus exclusively on students who cannot succeed in general education. typically determine placement decisions independently without IEP team input. collaborate with general education teachers through co-teaching and inclusion. Correct answer  Question 3 4 / 4 pts It's efficient and acceptable as long as parents can request changes during the meeting. Parents can challenge the IEP through due process, so this approach is legally defensible. An IEP written by one person is not legally binding because it requires team development, including parents. It’s fine if the special education teacher consults other faculty and staff on campus to get suggestions from the group. Correct answer  Question 4 4 / 4 pts It requires students to remain in their current grade level until the dispute has been settled. It maintains the student's current placement during disputes unless both parties agree to a change. It allows schools to continue implementing new services for students while disagreements are resolved. It prevents parents from requesting placement changes anytime or multiple times during the school year. Correct answer  Question 5 4 / 4 pts 30 days 45 days 60 days 90 days Quiz Score: 20 out of 20 A school wants to streamline the IEP process by having the special education teacher write the IEP based on evaluation results, then presenting it to parents for approval at the meeting. How does this approach align with IDEA requirements? Why does the "stay-put provision" exist during disputes between parents and schools? According to IDEA, within how many days must schools provide parents access to their child's records after a request is made?  Quiz submitted  Module 3 Quiz: SPED5033 - Law and Policy in Special Education 2 of 2 6/11/26, 10:21 PMModule 4 Quiz • Due Jun 21 at 11:59pm • Points 20 • Questions 5 • Available Jun 15 at 12am - Jun 22 at 1am • Time Limit 60 Minutes Instructions Attempt History Attempt Time Score LATEST Attempt 1 13 minutes 20 out of 20 Score for this quiz: 20 out of 20 Submitted Jun 16 at 8:49pm This attempt took 13 minutes. Correct answer  Question 1 4 / 4 pts Total school intervention Testing standards implementation Targeted support and improvement Technical support and implementation Correct answer  Question 2 4 / 4 pts It eliminates the need for individualized progress monitoring through IEPs. By submitting this quiz, I certify these responses are entirely my own work. I have not copied the work of any other student (past or present) or collaborated with anyone on this quiz. In addition, I will not share the questions or answers from this quiz with other students. I understand that academic dishonesty is grounds for dismissal from the program. What does the acronym TSI stand for in the context of ESSA accountability? How does ESSA's requirement to report data by student subgroups change accountability for students with disabilities? 1 Module 4 Quiz: SPED5033 - Law and Policy in Special Education 1 of 3 6/16/26, 11:49 PMIt requires separate grading systems for students with and without disabilities. It allows schools to exclude students with disabilities from testing requirements. It makes their outcomes visible since they are not hidden in overall school averages. Correct answer  Question 3 4 / 4 pts lower expectations while alternate assessments maintain grade-level standards. support access to grade-level standards while alternate assessments use less complex standards. only support students with physical disabilities, while alternate assessments are for all students with IEPs. only support students without physical disabilities, while alternate assessments are for all students with IEPs. Correct answer  Question 4 4 / 4 pts This reactive approach delays access, whereas UDL removes from the start and supports LRE participation. This approach is appropriate because creating multiple formats lowers academic expectations for all students. This approach is efficient and meets legal requirements since accommodations address individual student needs. This approach is acceptable because IDEA requires individualized supports rather than universal design principles. Correct answer  Question 5 4 / 4 pts Multi-tiered system of supports Multiple-tiered student services Mandatory testing and support system Accommodations differ from alternate assessments in measuring student learning in that they: A high school English teacher argues that creating multiple formats for content (text, audio, visual) and allowing varied ways to demonstrate learning takes too much time. She prefers to teach one way and then add accommodations for students with IEPs as needed. Evaluate this approach using UDL principles and IDEA requirements. What does the acronym MTSS stand for? 1 Module 4 Quiz: SPED5033 - Law and Policy in Special Education 2 of 3 6/16/26, 11:49 PMModified teaching strategies for students Quiz Score: 20 out of 20 1 Module 4 Quiz: SPED5033 - Law and Policy in Special Education 3 of 3 6/16/26, 11:49 PMModule 5 Quiz • Due Jun 28 at 11:59pm • Points 20 • Questions 5 • Available Jun 22 at 12am - Jun 28 at 11:59pm • Time Limit 60 Minutes Instructions Attempt History Attempt Time Score LATEST Attempt 1 6 minutes 20 out of 20 Score for this quiz: 20 out of 20 Submitted Jun 22 at 7:45am This attempt took 6 minutes. Correct answer  Question 1 4 / 4 pts On a case-by-case basis Based on the disability category Using districtwide zero-tolerance policies Only according to the severity of the incident Correct answer  Question 2 4 / 4 pts To allow parents time to find a new school for their child By submitting this exam, I certify these responses are entirely my own work. I have not copied the work of any other student (past or present) or collaborated with anyone on this exam. In addition, I will not share the questions or answers from this exam with other students. I understand that academic dishonesty is grounds for dismissal from the program. According to IDEA, how must school personnel consider disciplinary infractions involving students with disabilities? Why must a manifestation determination hearing be held before imposing a long-term suspension on a student with a disability?  Quiz submitted  1 Module 5 Quiz: SPED5033 - Law and Policy in Special Education 1 of 3 6/22/26, 10:46 AMTo decide which special education services the student will receive during suspension To ensure the school has documented at least 10 days of prior short-term suspensions To determine if the behavior was caused by or had a substantial relationship to the student's disability Correct answer  Question 3 4 / 4 pts When staff supervision would be more convenient in a separate location As a routine behavior management strategy for students with disabilities Only in emergencies when a student might seriously harm themselves or others Whenever a student refuses to follow classroom rules or complete assignments Correct answer  Question 4 4 / 4 pts Counseling is optional and should only be added if parents arrange outside therapy. Counseling should not be added because IDEA only covers academic interventions for students. Counseling should be added because emotional needs interfere with learning and benefiting from education. Counseling should be provided through accessible community partnerships instead of an IEP service through the district. Correct answer  Question 5 4 / 4 pts Services available only to students with severe disabilities Services provided only outside of school hours and off campus Services that replace academic instruction with vocational training According to federal guidance, under what circumstances should restraint or seclusion be used in schools? A high school student with ADHD is failing classes despite strong academic skills. The evaluation shows significant anxiety about peer judgment and perfectionism that prevents their task completion. The IEP team debates whether to add counseling services. Some members argue that counseling is a clinical service, not an educational one. Using IDEA's definition of related services, evaluate whether counseling should be added to this student's IEP. According to IDEA, what are related services? 1  Quiz submitted  Module 5 Quiz: SPED5033 - Law and Policy in Special Education 2 of 3 6/22/26, 10:46 AMServices that help a child with a disability benefit from special education Quiz Score: 20 out of 20 1  Quiz submitted  Module 5 Quiz: SPED5033 - Law and Policy in Special Education 3 of 3 6/22/26, 10:46 AM