FTCE Exceptional Student Education K–12 (801) | 60 Practice Questions on IDEA, IEPs, Assessments, Instructional Strategies | Florida Teacher Certification

This document includes 60 fully answered practice questions for the FTCE Exceptional Student Education (ESE) K–12 (Course Code: 801) exam, updated for the 2025/2026 testing cycle. The material is tailored to align with the Florida Department of Education standards for teacher certification in special education and offers comprehensive coverage of legal, instructional, behavioral, and assessment-based content. Key focus areas include: Core legal frameworks such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) The full cycle of IEP planning, including goal-setting, accommodations, transition planning, and parental involvement Instructional methods such as differentiated instruction, direct instruction in natural contexts, augmentative communication, fading prompts, choral reading, and use of graphic organizers Behavioral strategies including functional behavior assessments, response cost, positive reinforcement, and replacement behavior planning Assessment types like portfolio assessment, performance-based assessment, and standard scores Support for self-determination and independent learning in students with exceptionalities This document is especially useful for simulating real exam questions and reinforcing critical concepts required for certification. Ideal for: Education students pursuing a career in Special Education, Educational Psychology, or Elementary and Secondary Teaching Individuals preparing for the FTCE ESE K–12 certification exam In-service educators working toward recertification or improving their knowledge of exceptional student instruction and compliance Participants in Florida-based teacher preparation or alternative certification programs Keywords: FTCE ESE, ESE K–12, Florida teacher certification, special education, IDEA, IEP, FAPE, instructional strategies, behavioral intervention, functional behavior assessment, differentiated instruction, portfolio assessment, reading fluency, choral reading, graphic organizers, augmentative communication, transition planning, self-determination