Inclusive Classrooms Exam UPDATED
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) - CORRECT ANSWER A federal law that
helps students with disabilities receive the support they need to succeed in school
Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) - CORRECT ANSWER A principle of IDEA that
guarantees that students with disabilities can access educational services that are tailored to their
needs without incurring costs
Individualized education programs (IEPs) - CORRECT ANSWER personalized plans outlining
educational goals and support services for each student with a disability
Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) - CORRECT ANSWER A principle of IDEA that aims to
include students with disabilities in general education classrooms to the maximum extent feasible
13 eligibility categories under IDEA - CORRECT ANSWER eligibility for special education
services under the IDEA depends on whether the child's condition adversely impacts their education
and falls within one of the 13 specific eligibility categories outlined by the law
Inclusive classrooms - CORRECT ANSWER Classrooms that cater to all learning styles by
employing various teaching strategies; and approach that not only Taylor is teaching for individual
learners but also foster is a sense of belonging and acceptance among all students
General education classroom with support - CORRECT ANSWER a student spends the entire
school day in a general education classroom but receives additional support and services such as
tutoring, assistance from aides, specialized technology, related services, or accommodations
Partial mainstream/inclusion classroom - CORRECT ANSWER a student splits their time
between a general education classroom and a special education setting; they may receive individual or
small-group instruction in a separate classroom or be pulled out of class for certain services while
spending most of their day in the general education setting
, Special education class - CORRECT ANSWER students participate in a specialized
instructional program tailored to their specific learning needs
Specialized program outside of the school district - CORRECT ANSWER placing a student in
a program outside the local school district, such as private schools, residential programs, or hospital
programs
Differentiated Instruction - CORRECT ANSWER Adjusting teaching methods to meet
individual student needs
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) - CORRECT ANSWER An educational framework for
designing flexible learning environments and curricula that provide all students- including those with
diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds- equitable access to learning opportunities
Roles and responsibilities of general education teachers - CORRECT ANSWER a variety of
duties and expectations placed on general educators to ensure compliance with legal mandates and
effectively support students with disabilities in inclusive classroom settings
Council for exceptional children standards for professional practice - CORRECT ANSWER
Standards teachers must adhere to in order to support all students effectively
Roles and responsibilities of special education teachers - CORRECT ANSWER a variety of
duties and expectations placed on special education teachers to use evidence, instructional data,
research, and professional knowledge to inform practice and advocate for professional conditions and
resources that will enhance learning outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities
Section 504 - CORRECT ANSWER A civil rights law that ensures that students with
disabilities have equal access to education; prohibits discrimination against individuals with
disabilities in any program or activity that receives federal financial assistance
504 plans - CORRECT ANSWER Provide accommodations and supports that remove barriers
to learning and ensure equal access to education for students with disabilities
Accommodations - CORRECT ANSWER Changes or supports that help students access the
same learning materials and complete the same assignments as their peers