WGU D754 Special Education Law 2026
(New 2026/ 2027 Update) Questions &
Answers {Grade A} 100% Correct (Verified
Solutions)
What is an example of a procedural safeguard put in place by the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)?
A. Parents have the right to transportation of their student to a school of their choice.
B. Parents have the right to exempt their child from any and all standardized testing.
C. Parents have the right to an advocate for the IEP process paid for by the district.
D. Parents have the right to access any and all of their child's education records. -
Correct answer D. Parents have the right to access any and all of their child's
education records.
What is the purpose of manifestation determination?
A. It identifies opportunities to modify behavior through reinforcement.
B. It establishes guidelines for acceptable behavior for a student.
,C. It identifies potential disabilities for a student who is struggling.
D. It helps protect students with exceptionalities in disciplinary events. - Correct
answer D. It helps protect students with exceptionalities in disciplinary events.
A student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) has been updated to include new
goals.
Which measurement is appropriate for monitoring the student's progress related to
the IEP?
A. Parental input
B. Peer evaluation
C. Teacher observation
D. Curriculum-based test - Correct answer D. Curriculum-based test
How should the CEC ethical principles and standards guide a special education
teacher's decision-making process?
,A. By prioritizing school policy compliance over individualized student needs
B. By prioritizing the needs of the teacher and school schedule over the student
C. By ensuring decisions are based on data, individual student needs, and fair,
equitable practices
D. By using only standardized assessments to make decisions - Correct answer C. By
ensuring decisions are based on data, individual student needs, and fair, equitable
practices
How should understanding legal requirements, such as IDEA and Section 504, impact a
special education teacher's choices?
A. By following school policies even if they conflict with student rights under IDEA and
Section 504
B. By applying the same accommodations for all students to ensure fairness
C. By focusing only on academic goals, without addressing social or behavioral needs
, D. By ensuring all students receive individualized accommodations based on their
specific needs - Correct answer D. By ensuring all students receive individualized
accommodations based on their specific needs
A special education teacher is working with a student who requires accommodations
during standardized testing. The teacher realizes testing accommodations listed in the
student's individualized education plan are not being fully implemented due to
logistical challenges at the testing site.
Which action best aligns with ethical principles and the Council for Exceptional
Children Professional Practice Standards in addressing this compliance issue?
A. Modify the testing conditions on the spot to the best of the teacher's ability, even if it
deviates from the standard protocol, to ensure the student has some level of support.
B. Report the compliance issue immediately to school administration and advocate for
adjustments to ensure the student receives the accommodations.
C. Proceed with the testing as planned, since logistical challenges are outside the
teacher's control, and document the issue for future reference. - Correct answer B.
Report the compliance issue immediately to school administration and advocate for
adjustments to ensure the student receives the accommodations.
(New 2026/ 2027 Update) Questions &
Answers {Grade A} 100% Correct (Verified
Solutions)
What is an example of a procedural safeguard put in place by the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)?
A. Parents have the right to transportation of their student to a school of their choice.
B. Parents have the right to exempt their child from any and all standardized testing.
C. Parents have the right to an advocate for the IEP process paid for by the district.
D. Parents have the right to access any and all of their child's education records. -
Correct answer D. Parents have the right to access any and all of their child's
education records.
What is the purpose of manifestation determination?
A. It identifies opportunities to modify behavior through reinforcement.
B. It establishes guidelines for acceptable behavior for a student.
,C. It identifies potential disabilities for a student who is struggling.
D. It helps protect students with exceptionalities in disciplinary events. - Correct
answer D. It helps protect students with exceptionalities in disciplinary events.
A student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) has been updated to include new
goals.
Which measurement is appropriate for monitoring the student's progress related to
the IEP?
A. Parental input
B. Peer evaluation
C. Teacher observation
D. Curriculum-based test - Correct answer D. Curriculum-based test
How should the CEC ethical principles and standards guide a special education
teacher's decision-making process?
,A. By prioritizing school policy compliance over individualized student needs
B. By prioritizing the needs of the teacher and school schedule over the student
C. By ensuring decisions are based on data, individual student needs, and fair,
equitable practices
D. By using only standardized assessments to make decisions - Correct answer C. By
ensuring decisions are based on data, individual student needs, and fair, equitable
practices
How should understanding legal requirements, such as IDEA and Section 504, impact a
special education teacher's choices?
A. By following school policies even if they conflict with student rights under IDEA and
Section 504
B. By applying the same accommodations for all students to ensure fairness
C. By focusing only on academic goals, without addressing social or behavioral needs
, D. By ensuring all students receive individualized accommodations based on their
specific needs - Correct answer D. By ensuring all students receive individualized
accommodations based on their specific needs
A special education teacher is working with a student who requires accommodations
during standardized testing. The teacher realizes testing accommodations listed in the
student's individualized education plan are not being fully implemented due to
logistical challenges at the testing site.
Which action best aligns with ethical principles and the Council for Exceptional
Children Professional Practice Standards in addressing this compliance issue?
A. Modify the testing conditions on the spot to the best of the teacher's ability, even if it
deviates from the standard protocol, to ensure the student has some level of support.
B. Report the compliance issue immediately to school administration and advocate for
adjustments to ensure the student receives the accommodations.
C. Proceed with the testing as planned, since logistical challenges are outside the
teacher's control, and document the issue for future reference. - Correct answer B.
Report the compliance issue immediately to school administration and advocate for
adjustments to ensure the student receives the accommodations.
