WGU D002 PROFESSIONAL, ETHICAL, AND LEGAL PRACTICES FOR
SPECIAL ED OA AND PA TEST BANK 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
(100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /CURRENTLY TESTING
Which three criteria must a student with a behavioral disorder display to be eligible for IDEA
special education services? - ANSAn inability to learn which cannot be explained by
intellectual, sensory, or health factors
An inability to build or maintain interpersonal relationships with peers or adults
Inappropriate types of behavior or feelings under normal circumstances
In the 1950s, Samuel Kirk discovered that a number of individuals had been misclassified
with intellectual disability at the Michigan facility where he worked.
Why did Kirk claim these individuals were misclassified? - ANSAfter intensive remediation
reading progress made minimal progress made
Left and became self supporting
What is a characteristic of Fragile X syndrome, which causes speech, language, social-
emotional, sensory, and cognitive problems? - ANSMore common in males than females
Which characteristic of a specific learning disability is defined by IDEA? - ANSA disorder in
one or more of the basic psychological processes
What controversial issue have critics identified with the federal definition of learning
disabilities? - ANSThe learning environment is scrutinized
***Which disability are students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, or other neurologically-based
deficits often identified as having? - ANSLearning disability
About what percentage of students have emotional problems or mental illness? - ANSLess
than 1%
What are the most common problems seen in students with emotional disturbance? -
ANSConduct disorder, anxiety, and depression
What is an organic cause of mild intellectual disability? - ANSDrug abuse by the mother,
which can cause Fetal alcohol syndrome.
Which teaching strategy would work best for a student who is at Piaget's concrete stage of
development? - ANSexperimentation with materials
Which procedure would improve student adaptive behavior? - ANSpositive behavior support
What terminology describes putting the person before the disability? - ANSnon-
discriminatory education
What does every student with a learning disability have by definition? - ANSAcademic
problems
Which three can be linked to emotional or behavioral disorders? - ANSBiological disorders
and disease, bullying experiences in school, and dysfunctional family relationships.
What is a main problem for students with Asperger syndrome in the school setting? -
ANSUnderstanding hidden curriculum agenda
Which federal program may provide health insurance for students with disabilities? -
ANSCHIP
According to federal and state laws, which decisions are parents required to participate in? -
ANSEvaluating their child for special education services
,WGU D002 PROFESSIONAL, ETHICAL, AND LEGAL PRACTICES FOR
SPECIAL ED OA AND PA TEST BANK 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
(100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /CURRENTLY TESTING
Determining accommodations or modifications for their child
Determining their child's initial placement for special education services
For which group are federal programs for families primarily targeted? - ANSLow-income
households
Which argument was used In PL 94-142 to advocate the education of students with
disabilities in a general education setting to the maximum extent possible? - ANSAcademic
and social benefits
Which type of delivery model was enabled by the Regular Education Initiative (REI)
sponsored by the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services in the late 1980s
and early 1990s? - ANSFull inclusion
The clause "It is inherently unequal to educate students with disabilities in separate facilities"
helped give educational opportunities for students with disabilities. - ANSBrown v. Board of
Education
How often must the IEP team meet in order to evaluate the appropriateness of the student's
educational program? - ANSAt least once a year
Which three actions are considered due process rights under the Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act for parents of students with disabilities? - ANSAllowing parents to gain
monetary damages if actions taken by the school are unfavorable to them
Allowing parents a legal means to ensure the IEP is implemented for their student
informing parents what will happen with their child's education
Where do laws in special education rules and regulations primarily come from? -
ANSFederal legislation and court cases
What are three advantages of nonverbal interventions when working with students? - ANS-
They don't draw undue attention to the student -They are effective for all students -They
allow classroom activities to proceed without interuption.
What does the Child Development Project aim to teach children to develop? - ANSself-
control
What is the life space interview (LSI) technique used for? - ANSTo manage a behavior crisis
as it occurs
A student has difficulties adjusting to social situations on the playground. The student has a
learning disability, but no other identified disabilities. - ANSunderlying mental disorder
Which problem behavior could result from a student lacking self control? - ANSGrabbing
another student's pencil
Which example best describes a student who cannot manage frustration? - ANSThe student
leaves a game that he or she is losing.
What data can a teacher collect by charting the frequency of a target behavior? - ANSHow
often a target behavior occurs
Which two preparations are necessary for an inclusion program to be successful? -
ANSConducting meetings between general and special education teachers
,WGU D002 PROFESSIONAL, ETHICAL, AND LEGAL PRACTICES FOR
SPECIAL ED OA AND PA TEST BANK 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
(100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /CURRENTLY TESTING
Planning experiences in the general classroom that will decrease student anxiety
Which condition leads to the success of inclusion programs? - ANSGeneral and special
education teachers are trained to collaborate effectively.
Which students are most likely to make enough progress to no longer require special
education services? - ANSspeech impartments
Which question could guide classroom observations in an inclusion program? - ANSDo
teachers agree students are learning in the least restrictive environment?
What is a nonacademic benefit of homework? - ANSIt fosters independence and
responsibility.
What kind of instruction does a middle school special education teacher working in a
resource room most likely implement? - ANSSmall group instruction
At what times should formal curriculum-based measurement be administered? - ANSbefore
instruction and after instruction
Which two assessments are formative assessments? - ANSExamining student
products/portfolios
Analyzing learning environment
Which three components are included in curriculum-based objectives? - ANS-curriculum to
be used -criteria for success -person responsible for student learning
How can a teacher help raise a student's self-esteem? - ANSpraise during a goal
What instructional accommodation could help a student with a learning disability become an
accepted part of an inclusion classroom? - ANSsmall group cooperative learning
Which strategy is designed to help improve the reading comprehension of students with
learning disabilities? - ANSMaking predictions about the story, summarizing the story, make
up questions about the story while reading, and construct an internal visual representation of
the story
Which describes the literature on learning styles? - ANSgives examples for progress made at
certain stages
Which classification requires analysis of adaptive behavior in and out of school to determine
eligibility for special education? - ANSemotional disabilities/disturbances
Which education models would support examination of a student's medical history to obtain
insights about present behavior? - ANSbiophysical
Which model advocates having general and special education teachers collaboratively plan to
facilitate inclusion for students with special needs? - ANScooperative teaching or
mainstreaming model
Which method is an effective strategy for teaching students with disabilities? - ANSMatching
instructional practices with the needs of the students
Which activity is a responsibility of a consulting teacher? - ANSProviding expertise around
adaptations
Which step in Donald Meichenbaum's self-instructional procedure includes a student
performing a task during silent self-instruction? - ANSCovert self-talk
Which adaptation should a teacher use to help a student who experiences difficulty with
hand-eye coordination when writing? - ANSadapt gross motor
, WGU D002 PROFESSIONAL, ETHICAL, AND LEGAL PRACTICES FOR
SPECIAL ED OA AND PA TEST BANK 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
(100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /CURRENTLY TESTING
Which three components of precision teaching? - ANSEmphasizing doing away with
undesired behavior -Measure performance daily -Calculate rates of response
Which three stimulant medications are used to treat problem behaviors? - ANSRitalin
Cylert
Dexedrine
alternative teaching - ANSOne teacher provides instruction to the larger group, while the
other teacher works with a smaller group. Commonly used for remediation or enrichment,
station teaching - ANSThe lesson is divided into segments & presented in different locations
in the room. Each teacher presents a different portion of the lesson, with groups rotating to
the different stations.
team teaching - ANSBoth teachers share the instructional activities equally.
parallel teaching - ANSInstruction is planned together, but is delivered by each teacher
separately to half of the class.
Autism - ANSA developmental disability significantly affecting verbal and nonverbal
communication and social interaction, generally evident before age 3, that adversely affects a
child's educational performance. Other characteristics often associated with autism are
engagement in repetitive activities and stereotyped movements, resistance to environmental
change or change in daily routines, and unusual responses to sensory experiences. The term
does not apply if a child's educational performance is adversely affected primarily because
the child has an emotional disturbance, as defined in paragraph (b)(4) of this section.
(ii) A child who manifests the characteristics of
"autism" after age 3 could be diagnosed as having "autism"
if the criteria in paragraph (c)(1)(i) of this section are satisfied.
Deaf-blindness - ANSconcomitant hearing and visual impairments, the combination of which
causes such severe communication and other developmental and educational needs that they
cannot be accommodated in special education programs solely for children with deafness or
children with blindness.
Deafness - ANSA hearing impairment that is so severe that the child is impaired in
processing linguistic information through
hearing, with or without amplification, that adversely affects a child's educational
performance.
Emotional disturbance - ANSThe term means a condition exhibiting one or more of the
following characteristics over a long period of time and to a marked degree that adversely
affects a child's educational
performance:
(A) An inability to learn that cannot be explained by intellectual, sensory, or health factors.
(B) An inability to build or maintain satisfactory
interpersonal relationships with peers and teachers.
(C) Inappropriate types of behavior or feelings under normal
circumstances.
(D) A general pervasive mood of unhappiness or depression.
(E) A tendency to develop physical symptoms or fears
associated with personal or school problems.
SPECIAL ED OA AND PA TEST BANK 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
(100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /CURRENTLY TESTING
Which three criteria must a student with a behavioral disorder display to be eligible for IDEA
special education services? - ANSAn inability to learn which cannot be explained by
intellectual, sensory, or health factors
An inability to build or maintain interpersonal relationships with peers or adults
Inappropriate types of behavior or feelings under normal circumstances
In the 1950s, Samuel Kirk discovered that a number of individuals had been misclassified
with intellectual disability at the Michigan facility where he worked.
Why did Kirk claim these individuals were misclassified? - ANSAfter intensive remediation
reading progress made minimal progress made
Left and became self supporting
What is a characteristic of Fragile X syndrome, which causes speech, language, social-
emotional, sensory, and cognitive problems? - ANSMore common in males than females
Which characteristic of a specific learning disability is defined by IDEA? - ANSA disorder in
one or more of the basic psychological processes
What controversial issue have critics identified with the federal definition of learning
disabilities? - ANSThe learning environment is scrutinized
***Which disability are students with dyslexia, dysgraphia, or other neurologically-based
deficits often identified as having? - ANSLearning disability
About what percentage of students have emotional problems or mental illness? - ANSLess
than 1%
What are the most common problems seen in students with emotional disturbance? -
ANSConduct disorder, anxiety, and depression
What is an organic cause of mild intellectual disability? - ANSDrug abuse by the mother,
which can cause Fetal alcohol syndrome.
Which teaching strategy would work best for a student who is at Piaget's concrete stage of
development? - ANSexperimentation with materials
Which procedure would improve student adaptive behavior? - ANSpositive behavior support
What terminology describes putting the person before the disability? - ANSnon-
discriminatory education
What does every student with a learning disability have by definition? - ANSAcademic
problems
Which three can be linked to emotional or behavioral disorders? - ANSBiological disorders
and disease, bullying experiences in school, and dysfunctional family relationships.
What is a main problem for students with Asperger syndrome in the school setting? -
ANSUnderstanding hidden curriculum agenda
Which federal program may provide health insurance for students with disabilities? -
ANSCHIP
According to federal and state laws, which decisions are parents required to participate in? -
ANSEvaluating their child for special education services
,WGU D002 PROFESSIONAL, ETHICAL, AND LEGAL PRACTICES FOR
SPECIAL ED OA AND PA TEST BANK 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
(100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /CURRENTLY TESTING
Determining accommodations or modifications for their child
Determining their child's initial placement for special education services
For which group are federal programs for families primarily targeted? - ANSLow-income
households
Which argument was used In PL 94-142 to advocate the education of students with
disabilities in a general education setting to the maximum extent possible? - ANSAcademic
and social benefits
Which type of delivery model was enabled by the Regular Education Initiative (REI)
sponsored by the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services in the late 1980s
and early 1990s? - ANSFull inclusion
The clause "It is inherently unequal to educate students with disabilities in separate facilities"
helped give educational opportunities for students with disabilities. - ANSBrown v. Board of
Education
How often must the IEP team meet in order to evaluate the appropriateness of the student's
educational program? - ANSAt least once a year
Which three actions are considered due process rights under the Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act for parents of students with disabilities? - ANSAllowing parents to gain
monetary damages if actions taken by the school are unfavorable to them
Allowing parents a legal means to ensure the IEP is implemented for their student
informing parents what will happen with their child's education
Where do laws in special education rules and regulations primarily come from? -
ANSFederal legislation and court cases
What are three advantages of nonverbal interventions when working with students? - ANS-
They don't draw undue attention to the student -They are effective for all students -They
allow classroom activities to proceed without interuption.
What does the Child Development Project aim to teach children to develop? - ANSself-
control
What is the life space interview (LSI) technique used for? - ANSTo manage a behavior crisis
as it occurs
A student has difficulties adjusting to social situations on the playground. The student has a
learning disability, but no other identified disabilities. - ANSunderlying mental disorder
Which problem behavior could result from a student lacking self control? - ANSGrabbing
another student's pencil
Which example best describes a student who cannot manage frustration? - ANSThe student
leaves a game that he or she is losing.
What data can a teacher collect by charting the frequency of a target behavior? - ANSHow
often a target behavior occurs
Which two preparations are necessary for an inclusion program to be successful? -
ANSConducting meetings between general and special education teachers
,WGU D002 PROFESSIONAL, ETHICAL, AND LEGAL PRACTICES FOR
SPECIAL ED OA AND PA TEST BANK 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
(100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /CURRENTLY TESTING
Planning experiences in the general classroom that will decrease student anxiety
Which condition leads to the success of inclusion programs? - ANSGeneral and special
education teachers are trained to collaborate effectively.
Which students are most likely to make enough progress to no longer require special
education services? - ANSspeech impartments
Which question could guide classroom observations in an inclusion program? - ANSDo
teachers agree students are learning in the least restrictive environment?
What is a nonacademic benefit of homework? - ANSIt fosters independence and
responsibility.
What kind of instruction does a middle school special education teacher working in a
resource room most likely implement? - ANSSmall group instruction
At what times should formal curriculum-based measurement be administered? - ANSbefore
instruction and after instruction
Which two assessments are formative assessments? - ANSExamining student
products/portfolios
Analyzing learning environment
Which three components are included in curriculum-based objectives? - ANS-curriculum to
be used -criteria for success -person responsible for student learning
How can a teacher help raise a student's self-esteem? - ANSpraise during a goal
What instructional accommodation could help a student with a learning disability become an
accepted part of an inclusion classroom? - ANSsmall group cooperative learning
Which strategy is designed to help improve the reading comprehension of students with
learning disabilities? - ANSMaking predictions about the story, summarizing the story, make
up questions about the story while reading, and construct an internal visual representation of
the story
Which describes the literature on learning styles? - ANSgives examples for progress made at
certain stages
Which classification requires analysis of adaptive behavior in and out of school to determine
eligibility for special education? - ANSemotional disabilities/disturbances
Which education models would support examination of a student's medical history to obtain
insights about present behavior? - ANSbiophysical
Which model advocates having general and special education teachers collaboratively plan to
facilitate inclusion for students with special needs? - ANScooperative teaching or
mainstreaming model
Which method is an effective strategy for teaching students with disabilities? - ANSMatching
instructional practices with the needs of the students
Which activity is a responsibility of a consulting teacher? - ANSProviding expertise around
adaptations
Which step in Donald Meichenbaum's self-instructional procedure includes a student
performing a task during silent self-instruction? - ANSCovert self-talk
Which adaptation should a teacher use to help a student who experiences difficulty with
hand-eye coordination when writing? - ANSadapt gross motor
, WGU D002 PROFESSIONAL, ETHICAL, AND LEGAL PRACTICES FOR
SPECIAL ED OA AND PA TEST BANK 2025/2026 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
(100% CORRECT ANSWERS) /CURRENTLY TESTING
Which three components of precision teaching? - ANSEmphasizing doing away with
undesired behavior -Measure performance daily -Calculate rates of response
Which three stimulant medications are used to treat problem behaviors? - ANSRitalin
Cylert
Dexedrine
alternative teaching - ANSOne teacher provides instruction to the larger group, while the
other teacher works with a smaller group. Commonly used for remediation or enrichment,
station teaching - ANSThe lesson is divided into segments & presented in different locations
in the room. Each teacher presents a different portion of the lesson, with groups rotating to
the different stations.
team teaching - ANSBoth teachers share the instructional activities equally.
parallel teaching - ANSInstruction is planned together, but is delivered by each teacher
separately to half of the class.
Autism - ANSA developmental disability significantly affecting verbal and nonverbal
communication and social interaction, generally evident before age 3, that adversely affects a
child's educational performance. Other characteristics often associated with autism are
engagement in repetitive activities and stereotyped movements, resistance to environmental
change or change in daily routines, and unusual responses to sensory experiences. The term
does not apply if a child's educational performance is adversely affected primarily because
the child has an emotional disturbance, as defined in paragraph (b)(4) of this section.
(ii) A child who manifests the characteristics of
"autism" after age 3 could be diagnosed as having "autism"
if the criteria in paragraph (c)(1)(i) of this section are satisfied.
Deaf-blindness - ANSconcomitant hearing and visual impairments, the combination of which
causes such severe communication and other developmental and educational needs that they
cannot be accommodated in special education programs solely for children with deafness or
children with blindness.
Deafness - ANSA hearing impairment that is so severe that the child is impaired in
processing linguistic information through
hearing, with or without amplification, that adversely affects a child's educational
performance.
Emotional disturbance - ANSThe term means a condition exhibiting one or more of the
following characteristics over a long period of time and to a marked degree that adversely
affects a child's educational
performance:
(A) An inability to learn that cannot be explained by intellectual, sensory, or health factors.
(B) An inability to build or maintain satisfactory
interpersonal relationships with peers and teachers.
(C) Inappropriate types of behavior or feelings under normal
circumstances.
(D) A general pervasive mood of unhappiness or depression.
(E) A tendency to develop physical symptoms or fears
associated with personal or school problems.
