EDS 375 Final
Which principle of IDEA 2004 is described below: Schools must collaborate with parents and students with disabilities when planning and implementing special education services
Parent Participation and Shared Decision Making
Which of the following statements about parent involvement and special education is true?
Parent involvement is an essential element of special education.
Children who have a "developmental delay" are eligible for Early Childhood Services (as are children with other diagnosed conditions). Which of the following best describes "developmental delay"? The child is experiencing delays in one or more of the following areas:
Physical, cognitive, communication, social or emotional or adaptive development
There are three recognized subtypes of ADHD. Which of the following is NOT a subtype?
Predominately inattentive-impulsive
On the continuum of special education placements, which of the following placements would be considered next closest to the regular classroom:
Resource room placement for reading
Student that meet IDEA under OHI may receive medical services or...?
School health services
Mrs. Smith contacts a student's mother to discuss concerns about the behaviors occurring in class. The parent states the behaviors are not occurring at home. Mrs. Smith does not believe the parent, what would be an appropriate response? Correct!
"I appreciate and understand that you are not seeing the behaviors at home, but would you be willing to come in to discuss the school-based issues with her team of teachers?"
Rosemary's parents are concerned about the lack of progress she has been making on her IEP goals and believe it is because the IEP goals contain too much for her to accomplish during a one-year period. Which would be the most appropriate response from the teacher?
"Let's take a look at the goals and the skills they address and figure out her strengths and weaknesses and then we will change them based on that information.
Which statement best exemplifies current research on the importance of early intervention?
"The earlier the intervention, the better."
Approximately ____ in every ____ students has dyslexia.
1 in every 5
According to IDEA, the age range in which a child will meet the definition of developmental delay is
3-9 years old
Approximately, what percentage of students receiving special education services have a learning disability?
33%
Approximately what percentage of students with disabilities are educated in the general education classroom for the majority of the day?
55-65%
After parental consent has been obtained, school districts must complete the evaluation process for a student suspected of having a disability within _____.
60 days
Which of the following best represents the concept of teaming?
A special educator and a general educator design assignments and assessments for a student and meet to share results.
Which of the following diagnostic criteria must be met for a diagnosis of ADHD?
ADHD behaviors/symptoms are present across settings, including home and school
The following students are twice as likely to be placed in a separate class to receive special education services than Caucasian students:
African-American students
A student of yours has difficulty concentrating in class and fidgets to the point of disturbing other students in the class. What would be an appropriate recommendation for this student?
Allow that child activity breaks from their seat to release their energy
Which of the following groups are generally underrepresented in special education?
Asian Americans
Sometimes students may require modes other than verbal skills to communicate. This refers to _______.
Assistive technology (AT)
In order for a student with ADHD to receive special education services, ADHD must
Be adversely affecting academic performance
When MUST parental consent be received?
Before completing a multifactored evaluation; Before implementing an initial IEP
IDEA requires that an IEP be developed for every student with a disability:
Between the ages of 3 and 21
The time-table from which parents can refer to determine when certain skills will typically emerge is called the
Developmental milestones
Dysgraphia refers to ________.
Difficulties in writing
Which of the following could indicate your student has a learning disability?
Difficulty following a story read in class.
Which of the following does NOT need to be included in the Individual Education Program (IEP)? Correct!
Extracurricular activities in which the student will participate
Which principle of IDEA 2004 is described below: The education of a student with a disability must be provided at public expense - without no additional cost to the family.
Free Appropriate Public Education
Which of the following is a potential cause for a learning disability?
Genetics
____________ refers to the problems a person with a disability encounters when interacting with the environment.
Handicap
Which principle of IDEA 2004 is described below: Schools must educate students with disabilities with children without disabilities to the greatest extent possible. Students with disabilities should only be placed in separate settings when the nature and severity of their disability is so severe their needs cannot be met in a general education classroom.
Least Restrictive Environment
What is a disadvantage of labeling a student with a disability?
Low expectations for the student
The Center for Parent Information and Resources provided examples of how to add supports to a student's instruction. Which of the following would NOT be an example?
Lower expectations for the student
For teachers it is important to _________ for each child with a speech-language impairment.
Make accommodations for classwork and homework as necessary
Which of the following is a myth about medications for ADHD?
Meds for ADHD cure and alleviate all symptoms related to ADHD
If a parent suspects their child has a speech-language impairment, they could compare their child's development across _______.
Milestones
Speech and language impairments are usually caused by which of the following factors?
Most causes are unknown
According to the least restrictive environment (LRE) principle of IDEA, students with disabilities
Must be provided with a continuum of placements and services
Which is the most appropriate and effective way to help a child learn new vocabulary?
Natural interactions and conversations in the classroom
Exceptional children...
Need individually designed instruction
Which principle of IDEA 2004 is described below: In order to determine if a student has a disability, schools must use nonbiased, multifactored methods of assessment. They may not use assessments that discriminate based on race, culture, or native language. Correct!
Nondiscriminatory Evaluation
Which of the following is a potential side effect of medication for ADHD?
Stimulant rebound as the medication is wearing off
Which of the following is true regarding a free appropriate public education (FAPE) under IDEA?
Students are entitled to an individualized education program.
Which of the following statements about the IEP is true?
The IEP is a legally binding contract in that the school commits to providing a certain level of specially designed instruction and related services.
Mrs. Lucas is preparing for an annual review of Mia's IEP. The team has recommended that Mia receive services in the resource room rather than a self-contained classroom. Mia's current teacher has informed Mrs. Lucas that her parents expect Mia to receive lots of individual attention in class. Mrs. Lucas is expecting Mia's parents to be angry about the decision and she has prepared herself to stand firm and defend the team's decision. Which barrier to effective communication is being displayed by Mrs. Lucas?
She is treating Mia's parents like adversaries.
What is the defining characteristic of students with learning disabilities?
Specific and significant achievement deficits in spite of average IQ
Speech-language pathology services do NOT include ___________.
Specific reading instruction
What is the most prevalent disability for students age 3-5?
Speech/language impairment
Which of the following is considered a congenital physical impairment?
Spina Bifida
Which of the following scenarios is an example of a student demonstrating that they have good receptive language?
The teacher tells Bob to go get a marker and bring it to her. Bob gets the marker and takes it to the teacher.
Within the Response to Intervention (RTI) model, in which Tier does typical classroom instruction occur? Correct!
Tier 1
Which level of Response to Intervention is the most intense and focused?
Tier 3
What is the purpose of procedural safeguards?
To explain the rights of the parents and students
What is the importance of students going through Response to Intervention (RTI)?
To resolve a child's difficulties before formal referral to special education.
More than 25% of children with disabilities live below the federal poverty line.
True
Which of the following statements about gender and special education is true?
Twice as many boys receive special education services.
Fill in the blank: Other health impairment is defined as "having limited strength, _________ or alertness, including a heightened alertness to environmental stimuli, that results in limited alertness with respect to the educational environment...."
Vitality
In program planning, the evaluation team determines all of the following except
causation of the disability
For a student with dyslexia, instruction using whole language and memorization is going to be the most effective way to help them learn to read.
false
If a student's physical disability does not adversely affect their academic achievement they still qualify for an IEP.
false
It is acceptable to remove a student from the general education classroom to receive special education services because the general education teacher does not know how to make modifications to the curriculum.
false
Seizures can always be controlled by medication.
false
Students with Traumatic Brain Injuries are served under the category of Other Health Impairment.
false
Students with dyslexia can process information in the same way as their peers, and therefore do not need specifically designed instruction and interventions to be successful.
false
Students with learning disabilities should always receive their reading instruction in a special education classroom.
false
Common feelings of siblings of children with disabilities include all of the following except _____.
fear that they will be rejected by their sibling with disabilities
According to research, initial reactions of parents who learn that their child has a disability are generally _____.
feelings of shock, denial and disbelief
All of the following contribute to disproportionate representation of diverse students in special education except _____.
inconsistent parental involvement
If a child has difficulty expressing their thoughts, needs, and other information as well as difficulty with receptive skills, this could indicate what kind of speech-language impairment?
language
Mrs. Watkins, a fifth grade teacher, and Mrs. Dubois, a special educator, want to begin teaching a unit on fractions. They want to keep group size small so they each teach the same lesson to an equal number of students. Which model of co-teaching is described in this scenario?
parallel teaching
Principles for effective communication between parents and educators include all of the following except _____.
passive listening
RTI is designed for all of the following purposes except _____.
providing immediate
Most students with learning disabilities have problems with...
reading
Which of the following is a typical coexisting condition for a student with ADHD?
specific learning disability
After a child has been out of school for an extended period of time, it is important to plan for _________.
transitions
Early intervention services can be provided in the home of the child.
true
Families can receive counseling services if their child qualifies for early intervention services.
true
Students with dyslexia have a difficult time with organization and time management.
true
Students with learning disabilities can have co-existing sensory, and/or physical disabilities.
true
Teachers have expressed that they do not feel prepared enough to meet the needs of students with dyslexia in their classroom.
true
A teacher has strained her voice because she must speak loudly to be heard by her students, leading to hoarseness of her voice. The speech language pathologist recommends that she use a small microphone when speaking to the class. The use of the microphone is helpful to correct a problem with the teacher's:
voice
Which of the following is a possible benefit of labeling a student with a disability?
Willingness by others to accept an atypical behavior of the child
Mark is a student with autism. Mrs. Tozzi, a fifth grade teacher, is having a conference with his parents. She begins by welcoming them. She asks his parents if he is experiencing problems with his homework and invites them to explain how autism is likely to affect his academic and social skills. Finally, she asks them if Mark is having any other challenges that she may not be aware of. Was Mrs. Tozzi engaging in effective questioning?
Yes; she valued the input of his parents.
Which principle of IDEA 2004 is described below: ALL children must be educated, regardless of their disability. All students with disabilities must be educated, regardless of the nature or severity of the disability.
Zero Reject
Effective home-school partnerships are characterized by _____.
a climate of mutual respect and trust
Successful co-teaching requires all of the following except _____.
a sense of humor
Mr. Nelson helps a group of third graders who are gifted to make crystals while Mr. Waun engages the remaining students in a more traditional science lesson. Which model of co-teaching is described in this scenario?
alternative teaching
According to law, how frequently must parents be invited for the formal review of their child's individual education program (IEP)?
annually
A child says, "That apple is weally wed." The child is having difficulty with what component of speech?
articulation
Some children with spina bifida will have to have __________ at school.
Catheterization
What system provides developmental evaluations free of charge for families?
Child Find
When are learning disabilities typically identified?
During elementary school
What is the biggest difference between special education services a student receives during early intervention (prior to age 3) and in a school-age setting (age 3 and up)?
Early intervention plans (IFSP) include goals for the family, IEPs do not include goals for the family
What is a possible cause of ADHD?
Insufficient neurotransmitters
What are the criteria for eligibility for special education under the category of other health impairment?
Is due to chronic or acute health problems; adversely affects a child's educational performance
Which principle of IDEA 2004 is described below: There is a specific set of guidelines that schools must follow in order to ensure the rights and interests of children with disabilities and their parents are protected. Parental consent must be obtained before any assessments are given and before placement decisions can be made.
Procedural Safeguards
Which of the following is an artificial replacement for a body part?
Prosthetic
You have a student who has ADHD and tends to not turn in assignments on their due date. What would you recommend for this student?
Provide that student a planner and train them on using it to manage due dates.
Which of the following would be the most appropriate academic accommodation for a student with ADHD?
Providing a quiet place to take tests
Which of the following is NOT an example of an adaptive skill?
Reading a book
