PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR TEXAS
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024 - 25
What are the responsibilities of the special education professional? ANS - To comply with ADA, IDEA,
and FERPA as they deliver educational services to students with disabilities
What types of difficulties might a special education professional need to be familiar with? ANS - -
Mental disabilities only
-Developmental delays and mental disabilities
-English as a second language
Maren is a special education specialist currently attending to the in-home needs of a two-month-old
who was born with West Syndrome. This law states that Maren's work is subject to special education
services, despite the fact she is working in a private home. ANS - EHA
Laurie is a disabled student who has been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia with prominent
hallucinations. Laurie takes the school bus, which means that the school should do what? ANS - Extend
special education services during the time Laurie uses transportation
This professional organization has a smartphone app for special education teachers: ANS - National
Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET)
AAIDD stands for: ANS - American Association of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
This is an educational plan designed for special needs students based on the student's unique needs:
ANS - IEP
What are the devices or methods used to meet the needs of those with disabilities called? ANS -
accommodation
How often are schools required to notify students and families about the guidelines under FERPA that
protect their privacy? ANS - annually
SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024 - 25
What are the responsibilities of the special education professional? ANS - To comply with ADA, IDEA,
and FERPA as they deliver educational services to students with disabilities
What types of difficulties might a special education professional need to be familiar with? ANS - -
Mental disabilities only
-Developmental delays and mental disabilities
-English as a second language
Maren is a special education specialist currently attending to the in-home needs of a two-month-old
who was born with West Syndrome. This law states that Maren's work is subject to special education
services, despite the fact she is working in a private home. ANS - EHA
Laurie is a disabled student who has been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia with prominent
hallucinations. Laurie takes the school bus, which means that the school should do what? ANS - Extend
special education services during the time Laurie uses transportation
This professional organization has a smartphone app for special education teachers: ANS - National
Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET)
AAIDD stands for: ANS - American Association of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
This is an educational plan designed for special needs students based on the student's unique needs:
ANS - IEP
What are the devices or methods used to meet the needs of those with disabilities called? ANS -
accommodation
How often are schools required to notify students and families about the guidelines under FERPA that
protect their privacy? ANS - annually
