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Which of the following disability categories is defined, in part, as "a disability that significantly
affects verbal and nonverbal communication and social interactions?" ✔Correct Answer-
autism
"The provisions made to allow a student to access the general education curriculum and
demonstrate learning, but that do not substantially change the instructional level, content or
performance criteria. These provisions are made in order to provide a student equal access to
learning and equal opportunity to demonstrate what is known." ✔Correct Answer-
accommodations
Who may refer a student for an evaluation to determine if the student has a disability?
✔Correct Answer-parents
public education agency )PEA) staff
students who have reached the age of majority (age 18)
Which of the following two statements is most accurate? ✔Correct Answer-A team that fails
to come to consensus during an IEP meeting has failed and must start over.
when a student receiving services through special education engages in a violation of the
school's code of conduct or is a danger to herself or others, she might be removed to an
"interim alternative education setting" where she will continue to receive educational services
so that she might continue to progress in the general curriculum. For how many days can a
student be removed to this interim alternative education setting? ✔Correct Answer-Up to 45
school days
Timothy W.v.rochester, NH School Board (1989) was a court case in which the 1st Circuit court of
Appeals found that public education agencies were required to provide special-education
services to any disabled student regardless of the severity of his or her disabilities. Based on
your knowledge of the six provisions of the IDEA, which provision is represented by this finding?
✔Correct Answer-Zero Reject
Students MUST be invited to their own IEP meetings, under the IDEA. ✔Correct Answer-Yes, if
they are going to turn 16 before their next IEP meeting.
A multidisciplinary evaluation team (MET) is being convened to complete an IEP for Teresa, who
has recently moved to this district and is attending the 7th grade at Johnson Middle School in
Johnson City, Missouri. Must the student, Teresa, be invited to this meeting? ✔Correct
Answer-Teresa is not a required attendee at this meeting, although the team could invite her, if
they believe it is appropriate.
, Jennifer Tankari just began her first teaching assignment at Solace Elementary School in
Hopewell, New Jersey. She is meeting with her principal, Amy Hendershot, before her first IEP
meeting. Amy tells Jenifer that IEP meetings in this school are only allowed to take 40 minutes,
due to union rules. Is Amy's restriction valid? ✔Correct Answer-No, because IEP meetings
must last as long as it takes to have full and meaningful participation of all members.
How often must an IEP be written and conducted? ✔Correct Answer-At least once a year, but
as often as necessary.
When provided to students with disabilities, rubberized pencil grips, communication devices,
adaptive scissors, word prediction software, and colored overlays all can be classified as which
of the following? ✔Correct Answer-Assistive technology
Dennis is the fifth grade teacher at Sandy Beach Elementary School in Point Pleasant, New
Jersey. Recently, the special education teacher, Kim Carnes, asked him to sign an IEP for Angelo,
one of Dennis' students. Dennis did not attend the IEP meeting. Should Dennis sign the IEP?
✔Correct Answer-No, because only those participants who attend an IEP meeting, and have had
the opportunity to contribute to the IEP, should sign the IEP document.
"A public education agency (PEA) must conduct a reevaluation if the PEA determines that the
educational or related services needs of the student warrant a reevaluation or if a parent or
teacher requests a reevaluation."
How often are reevaluations conducted? ✔Correct Answer-No more than once a year and no
less than once every three years
Which of the following individuals must be present at an IEP meeting in order to discuss and
interpret the results of an evaluation for eligibility, but is not required at most regular IEP
meetings? ✔Correct Answer-School psychologist
Greta and Hans moved to Lansing, Michigan, from Dusseldorf, Germany, two years ago. Their
son, Franz, qualified for special education last year due to his traumatic brain injury. Greta and
hans just received an invitation to attend their son's next IEP meeting. The IEP meeting is an
annual review of Franz's progress toward his IEP goals from the previous year. Franz's next
evaluation is not due until the following year.
Should Greta and hans expect to see the school psychologist's, Dr. Johnson, name on the
invitation? ✔Correct Answer-No, because the school psychologist is typically only invited to
IEP meetings when evaluation results are being discussed and interpreted.
In order for a student to progress in the general curriculum, the IEP must contain measurable
annual goals (MAG's). Each MAG must meet five criteria in order to be SMART goals. Which of
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Which of the following disability categories is defined, in part, as "a disability that significantly
affects verbal and nonverbal communication and social interactions?" ✔Correct Answer-
autism
"The provisions made to allow a student to access the general education curriculum and
demonstrate learning, but that do not substantially change the instructional level, content or
performance criteria. These provisions are made in order to provide a student equal access to
learning and equal opportunity to demonstrate what is known." ✔Correct Answer-
accommodations
Who may refer a student for an evaluation to determine if the student has a disability?
✔Correct Answer-parents
public education agency )PEA) staff
students who have reached the age of majority (age 18)
Which of the following two statements is most accurate? ✔Correct Answer-A team that fails
to come to consensus during an IEP meeting has failed and must start over.
when a student receiving services through special education engages in a violation of the
school's code of conduct or is a danger to herself or others, she might be removed to an
"interim alternative education setting" where she will continue to receive educational services
so that she might continue to progress in the general curriculum. For how many days can a
student be removed to this interim alternative education setting? ✔Correct Answer-Up to 45
school days
Timothy W.v.rochester, NH School Board (1989) was a court case in which the 1st Circuit court of
Appeals found that public education agencies were required to provide special-education
services to any disabled student regardless of the severity of his or her disabilities. Based on
your knowledge of the six provisions of the IDEA, which provision is represented by this finding?
✔Correct Answer-Zero Reject
Students MUST be invited to their own IEP meetings, under the IDEA. ✔Correct Answer-Yes, if
they are going to turn 16 before their next IEP meeting.
A multidisciplinary evaluation team (MET) is being convened to complete an IEP for Teresa, who
has recently moved to this district and is attending the 7th grade at Johnson Middle School in
Johnson City, Missouri. Must the student, Teresa, be invited to this meeting? ✔Correct
Answer-Teresa is not a required attendee at this meeting, although the team could invite her, if
they believe it is appropriate.
, Jennifer Tankari just began her first teaching assignment at Solace Elementary School in
Hopewell, New Jersey. She is meeting with her principal, Amy Hendershot, before her first IEP
meeting. Amy tells Jenifer that IEP meetings in this school are only allowed to take 40 minutes,
due to union rules. Is Amy's restriction valid? ✔Correct Answer-No, because IEP meetings
must last as long as it takes to have full and meaningful participation of all members.
How often must an IEP be written and conducted? ✔Correct Answer-At least once a year, but
as often as necessary.
When provided to students with disabilities, rubberized pencil grips, communication devices,
adaptive scissors, word prediction software, and colored overlays all can be classified as which
of the following? ✔Correct Answer-Assistive technology
Dennis is the fifth grade teacher at Sandy Beach Elementary School in Point Pleasant, New
Jersey. Recently, the special education teacher, Kim Carnes, asked him to sign an IEP for Angelo,
one of Dennis' students. Dennis did not attend the IEP meeting. Should Dennis sign the IEP?
✔Correct Answer-No, because only those participants who attend an IEP meeting, and have had
the opportunity to contribute to the IEP, should sign the IEP document.
"A public education agency (PEA) must conduct a reevaluation if the PEA determines that the
educational or related services needs of the student warrant a reevaluation or if a parent or
teacher requests a reevaluation."
How often are reevaluations conducted? ✔Correct Answer-No more than once a year and no
less than once every three years
Which of the following individuals must be present at an IEP meeting in order to discuss and
interpret the results of an evaluation for eligibility, but is not required at most regular IEP
meetings? ✔Correct Answer-School psychologist
Greta and Hans moved to Lansing, Michigan, from Dusseldorf, Germany, two years ago. Their
son, Franz, qualified for special education last year due to his traumatic brain injury. Greta and
hans just received an invitation to attend their son's next IEP meeting. The IEP meeting is an
annual review of Franz's progress toward his IEP goals from the previous year. Franz's next
evaluation is not due until the following year.
Should Greta and hans expect to see the school psychologist's, Dr. Johnson, name on the
invitation? ✔Correct Answer-No, because the school psychologist is typically only invited to
IEP meetings when evaluation results are being discussed and interpreted.
In order for a student to progress in the general curriculum, the IEP must contain measurable
annual goals (MAG's). Each MAG must meet five criteria in order to be SMART goals. Which of
