ESE CERTIFICATION QUIZ QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
Which of the following best describes least restrictive environment (LRE)?
A. specially designed instruction provided in exceptional student education classrooms
B. services offered in the public school by support staff
C. all students taught core academic subjects by teachers who are highly qualified in
content areas
D. a setting as similar as possible to that of students without disabilities in which a
student with a disability can be educated with appropriate supports provided - Answers -
D
Brandon enters the third-grade classroom and begins to stare ahead blankly. He rocks
back and forth and makes sounds that are high pitched. When approached by peers he
screams and retreats into a corner of the classroom. Brandon has autism. What models
of support in accessing the general education curriculum are available for students like
Brandon?
A. No models of support are available for Brandon to access the general education
curriculum.
B. Support staff, such as a behavior specialist, ASD specialist, and paraprofessionals,
provide collaborative services as well as social and communication skills.
C. Brandon can access the general education classroom in all special areas, during
lunch, and during social events.
D. Brandon is placed in a general education classroom and a paraprofessional is
provided to assist him daily. - Answers - B
An IEP team concludes that an individual may be functioning in the range of an
intellectual disability. In order to see how a student is performing in comparison to other
students his age, the team members decide which of the following should be included
on his assessment plan?
A. criterion-referenced test
B. error analysis
C. standard error of measurement
D. norm-referenced test - Answers - D
IDEA 2004 places more emphasis on assessing all students in attaining the standards,
leading to more students being included in a(n)
A. resource room.
B. general education class.
C. ESOL room.
D. assessment resource classroom. - Answers - B
Kristin is a third grade student with an intellectual disability. She has just been placed in
Mrs. Smith's third grade class. Students in her class are learning their multiplication
, facts. Kristin is eager to participate in class but instead of allowing Kristin to do the
same activity as the other students, Mrs. Smith gives her a worksheet that she obtained
from a colleague who teaches kindergarten. Which of the disadvantages of labeling is
exemplified by her actions?
A. The label is causing Mrs. Smith to lower her expectations of Kristin's performance.
B. The label is being used to address her behavior.
C. The label is being used to explain her lack of interaction with peers.
D. The label is being used to limit her resources. - Answers - A
Rob is a student with a disability who belongs to a neighborhood gang. He is involved in
an argument with another students in math class. Later that night, Rob attends a
school-sponsored basketball game. Other students report that Rob has a knife and is
threatening to stab a students he argued with earlier. Rob is removed from the
basketball game. Members of the IEP team decide to place Rob at an alternative school
for 45 days. Were Rob's rights violated?
A. No, the IEP team made the decision to remove Rob, so multiple perspectives were
considered
B. No, schools have a right to remove students who bring weapons to school without a
hearing
C. Yes, a student with a disability cannot be removed form school for more than 10 days
D. Yes, a manifestation determination hearing must be conducted before Rob can be
removed - Answers - B
Mrs.. Abraham is a member of the Down Syndrome Association and is attending an IEP
meeting for John, at the request of his parents. As a member of the IEP team and
teacher of exceptional students, Mrs. Andrews is nervous about sharing her evaluations
of John in front of the advocate as she is uncertain of Mrs. Abraham's role in the IEP
meeting. What type of information can Mrs. Abraham provide at the request of the
parents?
A. additional resources and services provided by the Down Syndrome Organization
B. a decision that this placement is inadequate
C. a change in setting for John
D. a paraprofessional for John - Answers - A
Maria has a daughter who ha developmental delays and has completed the Early Steps
program. What type of paperwork is completed after the transition conference?
A. Individualized Education Plan
B. Transition Plan (Form I of the IFSP)
C. VPK education plan
D. Children's Medical Service Plan - Answers - B
In 1997, a revised funding model for Exceptional Student Education was established
and is known as
A. mental health treatment and services.
B. School Medicaid Match.
C. Matrix of Services
ANSWERS
Which of the following best describes least restrictive environment (LRE)?
A. specially designed instruction provided in exceptional student education classrooms
B. services offered in the public school by support staff
C. all students taught core academic subjects by teachers who are highly qualified in
content areas
D. a setting as similar as possible to that of students without disabilities in which a
student with a disability can be educated with appropriate supports provided - Answers -
D
Brandon enters the third-grade classroom and begins to stare ahead blankly. He rocks
back and forth and makes sounds that are high pitched. When approached by peers he
screams and retreats into a corner of the classroom. Brandon has autism. What models
of support in accessing the general education curriculum are available for students like
Brandon?
A. No models of support are available for Brandon to access the general education
curriculum.
B. Support staff, such as a behavior specialist, ASD specialist, and paraprofessionals,
provide collaborative services as well as social and communication skills.
C. Brandon can access the general education classroom in all special areas, during
lunch, and during social events.
D. Brandon is placed in a general education classroom and a paraprofessional is
provided to assist him daily. - Answers - B
An IEP team concludes that an individual may be functioning in the range of an
intellectual disability. In order to see how a student is performing in comparison to other
students his age, the team members decide which of the following should be included
on his assessment plan?
A. criterion-referenced test
B. error analysis
C. standard error of measurement
D. norm-referenced test - Answers - D
IDEA 2004 places more emphasis on assessing all students in attaining the standards,
leading to more students being included in a(n)
A. resource room.
B. general education class.
C. ESOL room.
D. assessment resource classroom. - Answers - B
Kristin is a third grade student with an intellectual disability. She has just been placed in
Mrs. Smith's third grade class. Students in her class are learning their multiplication
, facts. Kristin is eager to participate in class but instead of allowing Kristin to do the
same activity as the other students, Mrs. Smith gives her a worksheet that she obtained
from a colleague who teaches kindergarten. Which of the disadvantages of labeling is
exemplified by her actions?
A. The label is causing Mrs. Smith to lower her expectations of Kristin's performance.
B. The label is being used to address her behavior.
C. The label is being used to explain her lack of interaction with peers.
D. The label is being used to limit her resources. - Answers - A
Rob is a student with a disability who belongs to a neighborhood gang. He is involved in
an argument with another students in math class. Later that night, Rob attends a
school-sponsored basketball game. Other students report that Rob has a knife and is
threatening to stab a students he argued with earlier. Rob is removed from the
basketball game. Members of the IEP team decide to place Rob at an alternative school
for 45 days. Were Rob's rights violated?
A. No, the IEP team made the decision to remove Rob, so multiple perspectives were
considered
B. No, schools have a right to remove students who bring weapons to school without a
hearing
C. Yes, a student with a disability cannot be removed form school for more than 10 days
D. Yes, a manifestation determination hearing must be conducted before Rob can be
removed - Answers - B
Mrs.. Abraham is a member of the Down Syndrome Association and is attending an IEP
meeting for John, at the request of his parents. As a member of the IEP team and
teacher of exceptional students, Mrs. Andrews is nervous about sharing her evaluations
of John in front of the advocate as she is uncertain of Mrs. Abraham's role in the IEP
meeting. What type of information can Mrs. Abraham provide at the request of the
parents?
A. additional resources and services provided by the Down Syndrome Organization
B. a decision that this placement is inadequate
C. a change in setting for John
D. a paraprofessional for John - Answers - A
Maria has a daughter who ha developmental delays and has completed the Early Steps
program. What type of paperwork is completed after the transition conference?
A. Individualized Education Plan
B. Transition Plan (Form I of the IFSP)
C. VPK education plan
D. Children's Medical Service Plan - Answers - B
In 1997, a revised funding model for Exceptional Student Education was established
and is known as
A. mental health treatment and services.
B. School Medicaid Match.
C. Matrix of Services
