D662 Section 1 Policies, Practices, and Legal
Requirements UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) - CORRECT ANSWER - All students,
regardless of ability, receive education tailored to their needs at no cost.
Appropriate Evaluation - CORRECT ANSWER - Accurate evaluations to identify and
address students' specific needs.
Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) - CORRECT ANSWER - Customized plans
outlining goals and support for each student with a disability.
General education classroom with support - CORRECT ANSWER - The student stays in
the general classroom all day with additional support (e.g., tutoring, aides, specialized
technology, or accommodations).
Partial inclusion classroom - CORRECT ANSWER - The student splits time between
general education and special education settings, receiving individual instruction as needed.
Special education class - CORRECT ANSWER - The student participates in a specialized
class tailored to their needs, offering individualized instruction.
Specialized program outside the school district - CORRECT ANSWER - The student
attends a program outside the district (e.g., private schools, residential programs, hospital
programs) when their needs cannot be met in the traditional school setting.
Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) - CORRECT ANSWER - Students with disabilities
are included in general education settings whenever possible.
, Parent and Student Participation - CORRECT ANSWER - Families and students are
actively involved in decision-making.
Procedural Safeguards - CORRECT ANSWER - Ensures students' and families' rights are
protected, guaranteeing fair processes in educational matters.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) - CORRECT ANSWER - There are 6
fundamental principles.
Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EAHCA) - CORRECT ANSWER - 1975
also known as Public Law 94-142, which guaranteed FAPE in the least restrictive environment
and required IEPs for students with disabilities.
EAHCA was later reauthorized and renamed - CORRECT ANSWER - IDEA in 1990,
expanding protections and promoting inclusivity.
IDEA in 1997 - CORRECT ANSWER - Included alternative means of addressing
dangerous and disruptive behaviors while at the same time continuing the instructional and
positive behavioral supports necessary to help students with disabilities meet their educational
goals.
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 needs
by employing various teaching strategies; an approach that not only tailors teaching for
individual learners but also fosters a sense of belonging and acceptance among all students.
Requirements UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) - CORRECT ANSWER - All students,
regardless of ability, receive education tailored to their needs at no cost.
Appropriate Evaluation - CORRECT ANSWER - Accurate evaluations to identify and
address students' specific needs.
Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) - CORRECT ANSWER - Customized plans
outlining goals and support for each student with a disability.
General education classroom with support - CORRECT ANSWER - The student stays in
the general classroom all day with additional support (e.g., tutoring, aides, specialized
technology, or accommodations).
Partial inclusion classroom - CORRECT ANSWER - The student splits time between
general education and special education settings, receiving individual instruction as needed.
Special education class - CORRECT ANSWER - The student participates in a specialized
class tailored to their needs, offering individualized instruction.
Specialized program outside the school district - CORRECT ANSWER - The student
attends a program outside the district (e.g., private schools, residential programs, hospital
programs) when their needs cannot be met in the traditional school setting.
Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) - CORRECT ANSWER - Students with disabilities
are included in general education settings whenever possible.
, Parent and Student Participation - CORRECT ANSWER - Families and students are
actively involved in decision-making.
Procedural Safeguards - CORRECT ANSWER - Ensures students' and families' rights are
protected, guaranteeing fair processes in educational matters.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) - CORRECT ANSWER - There are 6
fundamental principles.
Education for All Handicapped Children Act (EAHCA) - CORRECT ANSWER - 1975
also known as Public Law 94-142, which guaranteed FAPE in the least restrictive environment
and required IEPs for students with disabilities.
EAHCA was later reauthorized and renamed - CORRECT ANSWER - IDEA in 1990,
expanding protections and promoting inclusivity.
IDEA in 1997 - CORRECT ANSWER - Included alternative means of addressing
dangerous and disruptive behaviors while at the same time continuing the instructional and
positive behavioral supports necessary to help students with disabilities meet their educational
goals.
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 needs
by employing various teaching strategies; an approach that not only tailors teaching for
individual learners but also fosters a sense of belonging and acceptance among all students.
