Questions
Evaluating student performance using a growth model that incorporates
multiple measures of learning compared at different points in time benefits
students in which of the following ways? Correct Answer - It enables
teachers to use the academic progress of students as a valid measure
of learning
Screening tools are best described as forms of assessments that have which of
the following characteristics? Correct Answer - They indicate when
further assessment or intervention may be needed
A student with hearing loss communicates primarily using American Sign
Language (ASL) and uses an educational interpreter at school. For an
upcoming state assessment, which of the following accommodations would
best support this student's needs while maintaining the validity of the
assessment? Correct Answer - Using a sign language interpreter for
verbally presented directions or responding
to test specific questions
Which of the following communication strategies would be most appropriate
for special education teacher to use when describing assessment results to
family members during
an initial eligibility Correct Answer - Paraphrasing and summarizing the
key information presented in the assessment
report
After a functional behavior assessment (FBA) has been conducted, an
intervention team meets to create a behavior intervention plan (BIP) for a
student with an emotional
disability who has recently been demonstrating disruptive behavior that has
not responded to informal intervention approaches. The team begins the BIP
by developing short-term and long-term behavioral goals. A primary purpose
of this step of goal development is to: Correct Answer - Identify
acceptable alternative behaviors that serve the same purpose as the
challenging behavior
, Which of the following steps is required by federal law to be completed by a
school before determining that a middle school student who had been
identified as having a specific learning disability no longer meets the criteria
for special education services? Correct Answer - Requesting
parental/guardian consent to administer a full educational
assessment
An elementary school offers a weekly art class for all students. Early in the
school year, the art teacher asks the special education teacher to collaborate
on modifying the learning environment for a student who receives special
education services and needs support following multi step instructions.
Which of the following strategies would best address the student's needs.
Correct Answer - Creating a digital sequencing board for the student to use
on their tablet
According to Illinois law, which of the following steps must occur prior to
holding and eligibility meeting for a student who has undergone a full
educational evaluation for a suspected learning disability? Correct Answer -
parents /guardians must be provided with written copies of all reports and
materials that will be discussed at least three days prior to the meeting
A special education teacher contacts parents/guardians prior to a meeting at
which assessment results will be presented. The teacher asks if any
accommodations are needed and learns there will be a family member present
who speaks a language other
than English. The family requests an interpreter to ensure everyone
understands the discussion.
Which of the following steps would be the most appropriate response to this
request? Correct Answer - Arranging for an educational interpreter and
contacting them before the meeting
to discuss assessment-related terminology that may be used
Which of the following factors has the highest importance when deciding a
student's eligibility for special education services? Correct Answer - The
recommendation of the full assessment team