FTCE Exceptional Student Education K–12 (801) | 100 Practice Questions on Language Development, Assessments, IDEA, Behavior Plans | Florida Teacher Certification

This document includes 100 expert-verified practice questions and answers aligned with the FTCE Exceptional Student Education (ESE) K–12 (Course Code: 801) exam requirements for the 2025 certification cycle. The content provides a deep dive into both foundational principles and practical applications within exceptional student education, making it an essential study resource for exam candidates. Key content areas include: Federal legislation: Covers essential laws such as IDEA, No Child Left Behind (NCLB), and legal procedures like due process, mediation, and manifestation determination review Language development and disorders: Explains components of language including phonology, semantics, syntax, morphology, pragmatics, and related impairments such as apraxia, dysarthria, and expressive language disorders Reading instruction: Focus on phonics instruction, alphabetic principles, decoding phases, contextual and structural analysis, and reciprocal teaching Assessment types: Definitions and uses of norm-referenced, criterion-referenced, diagnostic, screening, performance-based, authentic, and ecological assessments Behavior management: Includes techniques such as Positive Behavior Supports (PBS), Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA), reinforcement types, and behavior intervention planning Instructional methods: Covers systematic instruction, scaffolding, grouping strategies, and explicit vs. implicit phonics instruction Each question is paired with the correct answer and written in concise, exam-focused language, making the resource ideal for independent study, review sessions, and pre-exam practice. Suitable for: Students pursuing degrees in Special Education, Elementary Education, Educational Psychology, or Teacher Preparation programs Candidates preparing for the FTCE ESE K–12 certification exam in Florida Current educators aiming for recertification or career transition into special education Individuals enrolled in alternative certification programs Keywords: FTCE ESE, ESE K–12, Florida teacher certification, IDEA, IEP, FBA, PBS, phonological awareness, language disorders, reading instruction, phonics, morphology, assessments, norm-referenced, authentic assessment, RTI, reinforcement, due process, scaffolding, behavior intervention