Students With Disabilities CST NYSTCE
(060) Exam 2026 Questions and Answers
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Mr. Graham is a specialist who works with students who have special needs. You
observe Mr. Graham and he is working with a group of students on the tasks of
cutting with scissors, holding a pencil, and writing sentences using the same hand
without switching to another hand. Mr. Graham is the
A. special education teacher
B. physical therapist
C. occupational therapist
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,D. motor planning specialist - Correct answer-(C) Mr. Graham is the occupational
therapist. Some students with disabilities have fine motor issues. He is working on
these skills including crossing midline.
Which is an example of an unmet need that can be addressed prior to the referral
process?
A. conducting a formal assessment to pinpoint the student's reading capabilities
B. creating an IEP with goals for the student
C. selecting related services that the student will receive
D. providing assistance to help the student increase his attendance rate - Correct
answer-(D) (A), (B), and (C) are actions that take place after the referral process
and are not unmet needs. Helping the student improve attendance is a need that
should be addressed prior to asking if the difficulty in school is related to a
disability.
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,Which of the following is the best example of a chronic behavioral pattern that is
problematic?
A. Taylor throws chairs to express her anger concerning her parent's divorce
B. Sal gets into fights when he is attacked
C. Kelly cannot verbally sound out digraphs when reading aloud
D. Shawn is sometimes late to school because he misses the buses - Correct
answer-(C) Kelly's behavior is chronic and problematic because it impedes
reading. The behaviors of Taylor, Sal, and Shawn are in response to a specific
event and are not chronic.
The first step in addressing an identified unmet need is to
A. refer the student for special education
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, B. set up counseling
C. contact the family or guardian
D. meet with the principal - Correct answer-(C) Meeting with the family or
guardian is the first step because you can gain information concerning the need.
Choice (A) and (B) would not be a first step. Meeting with the principal is a step
that would happen prior to addressing the need. It would happen while in the
process of identifying the need.
The multidisciplinary team is creating Jenna's IEP. In regards to placement in
general education, the team must
A. place Jenna in a general education class
B. justify her placement if she is not participating in general education
C. explain her placement to the Board of Education
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(060) Exam 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Pass Guaranteed
Mr. Graham is a specialist who works with students who have special needs. You
observe Mr. Graham and he is working with a group of students on the tasks of
cutting with scissors, holding a pencil, and writing sentences using the same hand
without switching to another hand. Mr. Graham is the
A. special education teacher
B. physical therapist
C. occupational therapist
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,D. motor planning specialist - Correct answer-(C) Mr. Graham is the occupational
therapist. Some students with disabilities have fine motor issues. He is working on
these skills including crossing midline.
Which is an example of an unmet need that can be addressed prior to the referral
process?
A. conducting a formal assessment to pinpoint the student's reading capabilities
B. creating an IEP with goals for the student
C. selecting related services that the student will receive
D. providing assistance to help the student increase his attendance rate - Correct
answer-(D) (A), (B), and (C) are actions that take place after the referral process
and are not unmet needs. Helping the student improve attendance is a need that
should be addressed prior to asking if the difficulty in school is related to a
disability.
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,Which of the following is the best example of a chronic behavioral pattern that is
problematic?
A. Taylor throws chairs to express her anger concerning her parent's divorce
B. Sal gets into fights when he is attacked
C. Kelly cannot verbally sound out digraphs when reading aloud
D. Shawn is sometimes late to school because he misses the buses - Correct
answer-(C) Kelly's behavior is chronic and problematic because it impedes
reading. The behaviors of Taylor, Sal, and Shawn are in response to a specific
event and are not chronic.
The first step in addressing an identified unmet need is to
A. refer the student for special education
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, B. set up counseling
C. contact the family or guardian
D. meet with the principal - Correct answer-(C) Meeting with the family or
guardian is the first step because you can gain information concerning the need.
Choice (A) and (B) would not be a first step. Meeting with the principal is a step
that would happen prior to addressing the need. It would happen while in the
process of identifying the need.
The multidisciplinary team is creating Jenna's IEP. In regards to placement in
general education, the team must
A. place Jenna in a general education class
B. justify her placement if she is not participating in general education
C. explain her placement to the Board of Education
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