FTCE Exceptional Student Education K–12 (801) | 100 Practice Questions on IDEA, Assessments, Behavioral Strategies | Florida Teacher Certification

This document contains 100 fully answered practice questions created for the FTCE Exceptional Student Education (ESE) K–12 (Course Code: 801) exam, which is required for Florida teacher certification. The questions cover a wide range of topics critical for educators working with students with disabilities, focusing on both legal foundations and instructional practices. Topics include: Federal legislation such as IDEA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act Assessment tools and strategies, including performance-based, norm-referenced, criterion-referenced, and diagnostic assessments Behavioral management concepts such as functional behavior assessments (FBA), self-management, positive behavior support (PBS), event and anecdotal recording, and differential reinforcement Instructional approaches including scaffolding, cross-age reading, graphic organizers, and language development strategies Educational planning and progress monitoring, treatment fidelity, early intervention, and cognitive behavior management Key concepts in reading and language development such as phonics, morphology, receptive language, synthetic and linguistic approaches, and cloze strategies Each question is paired with the correct answer, providing a clear and direct format for reviewing content and identifying areas needing further study. The content is aligned with the most recent (2025/2026) FTCE standards and reflects the structure and rigor of the actual exam. Relevant for: Students enrolled in Education, Special Education, Early Childhood Education, or Educational Psychology programs Candidates preparing for the FTCE ESE K–12 certification exam Teachers seeking recertification or a deeper understanding of Florida’s expectations in exceptional student education Participants in alternative certification programs or teacher residency pathways Keywords: FTCE ESE, ESE K–12, Florida teacher certification, special education, IDEA, Section 504, FBA, behavioral assessment, scaffolding, norm-referenced, criterion-referenced, performance-based testing, cross-age reading, cognitive strategies, educational planning, language development, phonics, receptive language, early intervention, classroom strategies