Praxis: Special Education Questions and
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What is the primary purpose of an Individualized Education Program (IEP)?
✔✔To create a customized plan to meet the educational needs of a student with a disability
Who must be present at an IEP meeting?
✔✔Parents or guardians, special education teacher, general education teacher, and a school
administrator
What law ensures students with disabilities receive free appropriate public education (FAPE)?
✔✔Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
What is the process of identifying a student’s learning needs and providing support before
special education referral?
✔✔Response to Intervention (RTI)
What type of environment must students with disabilities be educated in, according to IDEA?
✔✔Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
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,What does the term "accommodation" mean in special education?
✔✔A change in how a student learns material without changing what they learn
What is an example of a modification in the classroom?
✔✔Shortening a student’s assignment to reduce workload
Who is responsible for ensuring that an IEP is implemented correctly?
✔✔The special education teacher and the IEP team
What is the purpose of a functional behavior assessment (FBA)?
✔✔To identify the reasons behind a student's challenging behavior
What does a behavior intervention plan (BIP) provide?
✔✔Strategies to address and replace problematic behaviors
What is one major difference between a 504 Plan and an IEP?
✔✔A 504 Plan provides accommodations only, while an IEP includes specialized instruction
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,What is the primary goal of transition planning in special education?
✔✔To prepare students for life after high school, including employment and independent living
How often must an IEP be reviewed?
✔✔At least once a year
What is one sign of a specific learning disability in reading?
✔✔Difficulty decoding unfamiliar words
What does the term "inclusive education" mean?
✔✔Educating students with and without disabilities together in the general education setting
What does an occupational therapist do in a special education setting?
✔✔Helps students develop daily living and fine motor skills
What is a common characteristic of students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?
✔✔Difficulty with social interaction and communication
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, What type of assessment helps determine a student's current level of performance?
✔✔A present levels of academic achievement and functional performance (PLAAFP) statement
What does the term "due process" refer to in special education?
✔✔The legal rights of families to challenge decisions about their child’s education
Why is early intervention important in special education?
✔✔It increases the chances of improving long-term educational outcomes
What is a paraprofessional’s role in the classroom?
✔✔To support the teacher and assist students with disabilities
What does progress monitoring track in special education?
✔✔A student’s academic and behavioral development over time
What is one example of a related service under IDEA?
✔✔Speech-language therapy
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Answers Latest Version Already Passed
What is the primary purpose of an Individualized Education Program (IEP)?
✔✔To create a customized plan to meet the educational needs of a student with a disability
Who must be present at an IEP meeting?
✔✔Parents or guardians, special education teacher, general education teacher, and a school
administrator
What law ensures students with disabilities receive free appropriate public education (FAPE)?
✔✔Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
What is the process of identifying a student’s learning needs and providing support before
special education referral?
✔✔Response to Intervention (RTI)
What type of environment must students with disabilities be educated in, according to IDEA?
✔✔Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
1
,What does the term "accommodation" mean in special education?
✔✔A change in how a student learns material without changing what they learn
What is an example of a modification in the classroom?
✔✔Shortening a student’s assignment to reduce workload
Who is responsible for ensuring that an IEP is implemented correctly?
✔✔The special education teacher and the IEP team
What is the purpose of a functional behavior assessment (FBA)?
✔✔To identify the reasons behind a student's challenging behavior
What does a behavior intervention plan (BIP) provide?
✔✔Strategies to address and replace problematic behaviors
What is one major difference between a 504 Plan and an IEP?
✔✔A 504 Plan provides accommodations only, while an IEP includes specialized instruction
2
,What is the primary goal of transition planning in special education?
✔✔To prepare students for life after high school, including employment and independent living
How often must an IEP be reviewed?
✔✔At least once a year
What is one sign of a specific learning disability in reading?
✔✔Difficulty decoding unfamiliar words
What does the term "inclusive education" mean?
✔✔Educating students with and without disabilities together in the general education setting
What does an occupational therapist do in a special education setting?
✔✔Helps students develop daily living and fine motor skills
What is a common characteristic of students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?
✔✔Difficulty with social interaction and communication
3
, What type of assessment helps determine a student's current level of performance?
✔✔A present levels of academic achievement and functional performance (PLAAFP) statement
What does the term "due process" refer to in special education?
✔✔The legal rights of families to challenge decisions about their child’s education
Why is early intervention important in special education?
✔✔It increases the chances of improving long-term educational outcomes
What is a paraprofessional’s role in the classroom?
✔✔To support the teacher and assist students with disabilities
What does progress monitoring track in special education?
✔✔A student’s academic and behavioral development over time
What is one example of a related service under IDEA?
✔✔Speech-language therapy
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