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During extracurricular events, a third-grade student with emotional/behavioral needs gets so
excited during the transition that his behavior becomes difficult to manage. The third-grade
general education teacher has asked the special education teacher not to send the disruptive
student during these times. Which of the following would be the best way for the special
education teacher to deal with this problem? - Answer✔Help the regular education teacher
arrange for additional staff to help with the student during extracurricular events.
A student with high functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder is attending a 7th-grade inclusion
class. The student has difficulty with transitioning from one area of campus to another or
between activities within the classroom. Which of the following strategies would be most
effective for the special education teacher in the 7th-grade inclusion class to first try to
facilitate a successful transition for the student? - Answer✔Developing and posting a visual
schedule for the student that shows the day's list of activities in the order in which they will
occur.
Mr. Smith, a special education teacher, is planning instruction for a new student that uses a
walker for mobility. The student attends the regular education mathematics class. In
collaboration with the regular education teacher regarding lesson plans, they should first
consider the - Answer✔Environmental conditions.
To monitor progress toward a student's annual Individualized Education Program (IEP) goal, the
special education teacher is using a portfolio based assessment. A principal benefit of using this
type of assessment will provide the teacher with - Answer✔Several types of data and materials
to measure progress.
An elementary student with Asperger Syndrome is receiving speech therapy services. The
therapist is more than likely working on oral language development in which of the following
areas? - Answer✔Usage of appropriate intonation and inflection.
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The IEP team is developing a transition plan for a 15-year-old student with Down syndrome
who will be entering high school. To most effectively engage the parents as collaborative
partners in the transition planning process, the service coordinator or special education teacher
should do which of the following? - Answer✔Asking the parents about future visions and
resources, even though the transition plan is written for the student and based on their
strengths, preferences, and interest, the parent's support and understanding are an integral
part in the student's successful transition.
It is time for the annual IEP meeting for a 4th grade EL student. The parents require the services
of an interpreter, which has been arranged. It is the first time that the special education teacher
is meeting with the parents. During the meeting, the teacher looks at the interpreter as she
asks questions. As the interpreter asks the parents' questions and listens to responses, the
teacher looks down and records meeting notes. The most significant problem with the teacher's
approach is that - Answer✔She does not value the parents as the responsible party with
information to share.
A special education teacher is planning instruction for an elementary student with moderate
intellectual disabilities. For the student to make maximum gains, which education approach
should the teacher consider? - Answer✔Focus on guided discovery learning.
During an IEP meeting, to determine placement for a special education student in the least
restrictive environment (LRE), which factor listed below should be used as a guide? -
Answer✔The services needed by the student, considering frequency, duration, and intensity.
An IEP team is having a meeting for a 5th-grade student with Autism, who has experienced
some challenges with transitions. The parents are unable to attend the meeting for their child.
During the meeting, the IEP team recommends making adult support and daily routine changes
to improve transitions. In the given situation, the IEP team is obligated to - Answer✔Document
team recommendations along with reasons and send the information to the parents.
During a co-teaching lesson, the special education teacher observed two 4th grade students
from the same cultural background having difficulty paying attention during a read-aloud. The
special education teacher is concerned that the students may have un-diagnosed attention
disorders. Which of the following should the teacher consider first as she reflects on the two
students in the culturally diverse reading class? - Answer✔Student's culture influence how they
learn and may not be compatible with the stories chosen by the teacher.
A student with Autism Spectrum Disorder is attending a regular 3rd-grade class but spends
most of her time with the paraprofessional in the back of the classroom working on activities
intended to prepare her for inclusion in the class. The regular education teacher provided little
effort to engage the student. After collaborating with the regular education teacher about
including the student in class activities, the special education teacher agreed to assist her by
coming into the regular classroom more to demonstrate ways to effectively engage the student
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with peers. The actions of the special education teacher best show an understanding of -
Answer✔Advocating for the supports and rights of students with special needs.
Amanda is in the evaluation process to determine if she qualifies for special education services.
The social worker on the pupil appraisal team wants to conduct an ecological assessment on
her. This assessment includes which of the following? - Answer✔A classroom observation.
Paul, a 7th-grade student with mild intellectual disability, participated in a fight with another
student at the school. The school's policy mandates suspension when a student is caught
fighting. Paul's ARD committee must first conduct a manifestation determination hearing
(review) to determine which of the following? - Answer✔Was the behavior caused as a result of
his disability?
Several students in Mr. Cassidy's 6th-grade class are struggling with reading. He is
implementing individual interventions for each student using the district's Response to
Intervention model. To determine if the intervention is effective, Mr. Cassidy should use which
of the following? - Answer✔Progress monitor.
A student with a learning disability in Mrs. Thomas's 3th-grade science class is having difficulty
retaining information. To aid the student with memory, Mrs. Thomas is using mental
techniques in her lessons, such as keywords, rhymes, and jingles as cues and to organize
information. These techniques are known as... - Answer✔mnemonics
Patrick's parents attended his annual ARD meeting three months ago and his parents are
requesting another meeting to discuss the accommodations he is receiving in the regular
classroom. According to IDEA, how should the school respond to the parent's request? -
Answer✔Consider the parent's concerns and then determine if an ARD meeting is necessary.
A student with an emotional disability in Ms. McKnight's 7th-grade class has been receiving
special education services for the past 5 years. At her last ARD meeting, the parents shared a
concern that their child was not benefitting from his IEP and requested to have him removed
from special education services. According to IDEA, what would be the appropriate response
from the district? - Answer✔If the parent puts their request in writing, all special education
services will be removed.
Of the following laws, which one made it possible that public schools could no longer deny
children a public education merely based on the fact that they had a disability? -
Answer✔Public Law 94-142 1975
A few of Mrs. Young's 2nd-grade students are struggling with reading, therefore she wants to
begin interventions. As she considers interventions, Mrs. Young should choose interventions
that are... - Answer✔research-based and validated.
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Texes Special Education EC-12 (161) Exam
Questions And Answers |Latest 2025 |
Guaranteed Pass.
During extracurricular events, a third-grade student with emotional/behavioral needs gets so
excited during the transition that his behavior becomes difficult to manage. The third-grade
general education teacher has asked the special education teacher not to send the disruptive
student during these times. Which of the following would be the best way for the special
education teacher to deal with this problem? - Answer✔Help the regular education teacher
arrange for additional staff to help with the student during extracurricular events.
A student with high functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder is attending a 7th-grade inclusion
class. The student has difficulty with transitioning from one area of campus to another or
between activities within the classroom. Which of the following strategies would be most
effective for the special education teacher in the 7th-grade inclusion class to first try to
facilitate a successful transition for the student? - Answer✔Developing and posting a visual
schedule for the student that shows the day's list of activities in the order in which they will
occur.
Mr. Smith, a special education teacher, is planning instruction for a new student that uses a
walker for mobility. The student attends the regular education mathematics class. In
collaboration with the regular education teacher regarding lesson plans, they should first
consider the - Answer✔Environmental conditions.
To monitor progress toward a student's annual Individualized Education Program (IEP) goal, the
special education teacher is using a portfolio based assessment. A principal benefit of using this
type of assessment will provide the teacher with - Answer✔Several types of data and materials
to measure progress.
An elementary student with Asperger Syndrome is receiving speech therapy services. The
therapist is more than likely working on oral language development in which of the following
areas? - Answer✔Usage of appropriate intonation and inflection.
1
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The IEP team is developing a transition plan for a 15-year-old student with Down syndrome
who will be entering high school. To most effectively engage the parents as collaborative
partners in the transition planning process, the service coordinator or special education teacher
should do which of the following? - Answer✔Asking the parents about future visions and
resources, even though the transition plan is written for the student and based on their
strengths, preferences, and interest, the parent's support and understanding are an integral
part in the student's successful transition.
It is time for the annual IEP meeting for a 4th grade EL student. The parents require the services
of an interpreter, which has been arranged. It is the first time that the special education teacher
is meeting with the parents. During the meeting, the teacher looks at the interpreter as she
asks questions. As the interpreter asks the parents' questions and listens to responses, the
teacher looks down and records meeting notes. The most significant problem with the teacher's
approach is that - Answer✔She does not value the parents as the responsible party with
information to share.
A special education teacher is planning instruction for an elementary student with moderate
intellectual disabilities. For the student to make maximum gains, which education approach
should the teacher consider? - Answer✔Focus on guided discovery learning.
During an IEP meeting, to determine placement for a special education student in the least
restrictive environment (LRE), which factor listed below should be used as a guide? -
Answer✔The services needed by the student, considering frequency, duration, and intensity.
An IEP team is having a meeting for a 5th-grade student with Autism, who has experienced
some challenges with transitions. The parents are unable to attend the meeting for their child.
During the meeting, the IEP team recommends making adult support and daily routine changes
to improve transitions. In the given situation, the IEP team is obligated to - Answer✔Document
team recommendations along with reasons and send the information to the parents.
During a co-teaching lesson, the special education teacher observed two 4th grade students
from the same cultural background having difficulty paying attention during a read-aloud. The
special education teacher is concerned that the students may have un-diagnosed attention
disorders. Which of the following should the teacher consider first as she reflects on the two
students in the culturally diverse reading class? - Answer✔Student's culture influence how they
learn and may not be compatible with the stories chosen by the teacher.
A student with Autism Spectrum Disorder is attending a regular 3rd-grade class but spends
most of her time with the paraprofessional in the back of the classroom working on activities
intended to prepare her for inclusion in the class. The regular education teacher provided little
effort to engage the student. After collaborating with the regular education teacher about
including the student in class activities, the special education teacher agreed to assist her by
coming into the regular classroom more to demonstrate ways to effectively engage the student
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with peers. The actions of the special education teacher best show an understanding of -
Answer✔Advocating for the supports and rights of students with special needs.
Amanda is in the evaluation process to determine if she qualifies for special education services.
The social worker on the pupil appraisal team wants to conduct an ecological assessment on
her. This assessment includes which of the following? - Answer✔A classroom observation.
Paul, a 7th-grade student with mild intellectual disability, participated in a fight with another
student at the school. The school's policy mandates suspension when a student is caught
fighting. Paul's ARD committee must first conduct a manifestation determination hearing
(review) to determine which of the following? - Answer✔Was the behavior caused as a result of
his disability?
Several students in Mr. Cassidy's 6th-grade class are struggling with reading. He is
implementing individual interventions for each student using the district's Response to
Intervention model. To determine if the intervention is effective, Mr. Cassidy should use which
of the following? - Answer✔Progress monitor.
A student with a learning disability in Mrs. Thomas's 3th-grade science class is having difficulty
retaining information. To aid the student with memory, Mrs. Thomas is using mental
techniques in her lessons, such as keywords, rhymes, and jingles as cues and to organize
information. These techniques are known as... - Answer✔mnemonics
Patrick's parents attended his annual ARD meeting three months ago and his parents are
requesting another meeting to discuss the accommodations he is receiving in the regular
classroom. According to IDEA, how should the school respond to the parent's request? -
Answer✔Consider the parent's concerns and then determine if an ARD meeting is necessary.
A student with an emotional disability in Ms. McKnight's 7th-grade class has been receiving
special education services for the past 5 years. At her last ARD meeting, the parents shared a
concern that their child was not benefitting from his IEP and requested to have him removed
from special education services. According to IDEA, what would be the appropriate response
from the district? - Answer✔If the parent puts their request in writing, all special education
services will be removed.
Of the following laws, which one made it possible that public schools could no longer deny
children a public education merely based on the fact that they had a disability? -
Answer✔Public Law 94-142 1975
A few of Mrs. Young's 2nd-grade students are struggling with reading, therefore she wants to
begin interventions. As she considers interventions, Mrs. Young should choose interventions
that are... - Answer✔research-based and validated.
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