ANSWERS
what percent of students ages 6-21 receive some form of special education? - CORRECT
ANSWERS 8.9%
The total number of students, youth, and young adults served by special education is
approximately: - CORRECT ANSWERS 7 million
What two disability categories constitute about two-thirds of all students who are classified as
having a disability? - CORRECT ANSWERS Specific learning disabilities and speech or
language imparments
Which of the following is NOT one of the four goals of special education? - CORRECT
ANSWERS High quality separate settings
Of 14 fields in education identified as having considerable shortages by the Department of
Education, how many relate to special education? - CORRECT ANSWERS 9 fields
Which of the following regions of the country appears to have the greatest shortage of trained
special education personnel? - CORRECT ANSWERS Southeast
Professionals, in addition to educators, who provide supplemental services to students in
schools are known as: - CORRECT ANSWERS Related service providers
What is the current age span for services under IDEA? - CORRECT ANSWERS IDEA covers
individuals ages birth through 21