Chapters 1-3

Once unmet needs have been identified, one of the first strategies a teacher should implement is to ____. A. request a formal screening B. contact the family C. contact colleagues D. identify intervention strategies

B. contact the family

Positive ongoing collaboration between a teacher and paraprofessional is dependent upon ____. A. the needs of the student B. clear communication C. the level of collegiality D. shared philosophies of teaching

B. clear communication

Which of the following introduced the concept of integration into public education? A. Brown v. Board of Education B. P.L. 94-142 C. Doe v. Withers D. Board of Education of Hendrick Hudson School District v. Rowley

A. Brown v. Board of Education

Each of the following is true about reviewing IEPs EXCEPT: A. Legally, it only has to be reviewed annually. B. It must be reviewed whenever a lack of progress is noted. C. It must be reviewed whenever reevaluation information is gathered. D. If parents bring new information to the MDT, it must be reviewed.

A. Legally, it only has to be reviewed annually.

Which of the following is not a right parents have in special education? A. Parents the right to demand special education regardless of the outcome of the assessments. B. Parents have the right to request mediation to resolve conflicts with schools. C. Parents can be a member of any group making placement decisions about their child. D. Parents can inspect any education records maintained by the school about their child.

A. Parents the right to demand special education regardless of the outcome of the assessments.

Which of the following represents a specific example of an articulation of a student's unmet need? A. The grade book indicates Melanie turned in only 2 out of 5 assignments. B. It appears the Fran isn't participating in group activities. C. I suspect Ryan doesn't care whether he succeeds or not. D. I have noticed Jason doesn't follow along during lessons.

A. The grade book indicates Melanie turned in only 2 out of 5 assignments.

Which of the following identifies an appropriate sequence of steps a general education teacher should take when concerned about the unmet needs of a student? A. analyzing needs, contacting parents, trying interventions, screening B. screening analyzing needs, contracting parents, trying interventions C. contacting parents, trying interventions, analyzing needs, screening D. trying interventions, screening, contacting parents, analyzing needs

A. analyzing needs, contacting parents, trying interventions, screening

The most critical step of the shared problem solving process is ____. A. proposing solutions B. evaluating ideas C. identifying the problem D. discovering a shared need

C. identifying the problem

The court decision that established the student is mainstreamed to the maximum extent appropriate when the general education setting is not successful is ____. A. Diana v. State Board of Education B. Cedar Rapids Community School District v. Garret C. Daniel R.R. v. State Board of Education D. Board of Education of Hendrick Hudson School District v. Rowley

C. Daniel R.R. v. State Board of Education

Collaboration is based on a belief that values all of the following except ____. A. shared decision making B. trust C. power D. respect

C. power

The person who is responsible for managing & coordinating the services a student receives is the ____. A. special education teacher B. counselor C. school psychologist D. special services coordinator

A. special education teacher

When a student has extraordinary difficulties communicating for reasons other than maturation, they are typically diagnosed with ____. A. speech or language impairments B. autism C. orthopedic impairments D. severe intellectual disability

A. speech or language impairments

The specialist most likely to help a student with special needs develop vocabulary, pronounce words or combine words into sentences is the ____. A. speech/language therapist B. occupational therapist C. sign language interpreter D. one-to-one assistant

A. speech/language therapist

The component of the IEP that clarifies how to measure student progress toward achieving goals is the ____. A. strategies for evaluation B. behavior intervention plan C. transition plan D. annual & short-term objectives

A. strategies for evaluation

Students who have difficulty in social interactions and communication are referred to as having ____. A. autism syndrome disorder B. intellectual disabilities C. hearing impairment D. emotional disturbance

A. autism syndrome disorder

Success of teams ultimately depends upon the ____. A. commitment of the members B. training of the members C. homogeneity of the members D. various roles undertaken by the members

A. commitment of the members

It is important to document unmet needs because doing so ____. A. demonstrates systematic attempts to help meet the student's needs B. can provide sufficient data to identify a student's area(s) of need C. is legally required in order to propose intervention strategies D. is a federal requirement

A. demonstrates systematic attempts to help meet the student's needs

In alternative teaching, the occasional use of small groups is appropriate for all of the following options EXPECT: A. elaboration B. remediation C. pre-teaching D. enrichment

A. elaboration

During an initial parent-teacher conference, the teacher should focus on the goal of ____. A. establishing a two way exchange of information with the parent B. telling the parent all you know about their child C. gaining information about the child's home life D. determining expected outcomes in the IEP

A. establishing a two way exchange of information with the parent

The step of the shared problem solving process in which the collaborative team considers whether an idea is feasible and will resolve the problem is ____. A. evaluating outcomes B. planning specifics C. proposing solutions D. evaluating ideas

A. evaluating outcomes

Collaboration is best defined as a group of people ____. A. working in a team that feel their contributions are values B. discussion a common issue or concern C. working together in a collegial manner D. completing assigned tasks in a shared environment

A. working in a team that feel their contributions are values

The person who typically has the most detailed, day-to-day knowledge of the student's academic, social & physical needs within the classroom is the ____. A. general education teacher B. special education teacher C. adaptive physical educator D. school psychologist

A. general education teacher

Throughout the assessment process, it is critical that school personnel ____. A. have adequate training to administer & evaluate the tools that are used B. perform a consistent assessment battery of tests on all students C. evaluate the assessment data by comparing it to how typical learners at that grade level perform D. follow parental decisions about their child's services, disregarding the assessment outcome

A. have adequate training to administer & evaluate the tools that are used

A majority of students receiving special education services in public schools have ____. A. learning disabilities B. autism C. emotional disturbances D. speech or language disorders

A. learning disabilities

Transition plans are written into IEP's to ensure students are prepared for____. A. life after leaving school B. moving from grade school to high school C. moving from the general education classroom to a special education classroom D. moving from one grade level to another within the same school

A. life after leaving school

Compared to the professional requesting help, the consultant should always be ____. A. more knowledgeable about the area of concern B. as knowledgeable about the area of concern C. more knowledgeable about more special education issues D. as knowledgeable about most special education issues

A. more knowledgeable about the area of concern

When a student displays problematic behavior, professionals implement increasingly intensive interventions to try to clearly identify the reason for the behavior and to help the student to learn alternative behaviors that are acceptable in the school setting, an approach termed _____. A. positive behavior supports B. multi-tiered system of support C. response to intervention D. fidelity of implementation

A. positive behavior supports

Teachers who are willing to engage in collaborative efforts must first be willing to ____. A. reflect on their personal belief system B. engage their students in collaborative groups C. demand that their colleagues work in teams D. compromise about education practices

A. reflect on their personal belief system

Each of the following is true about the requirement for a free appropriate education for students with disabilities EXCEPT: A. some special settings in school may require a cost to parents B. "appropriate" may not necessarily mean that which maximizes potential C. they are entitled to attend public schools D. they are entitled to educational services designed to meet their specific needs

A. some special settings in school may require a cost to parents

All means used to enable students to succeed in a general education setting is/are: A. supplementary aids and services B. special education C. related services D. inclusion

A. supplementary aids and services

Which of the following is true about observing behavior to analyze unmet needs? A. A pattern of behavior must be identified & document. B. Behavior that is markedly different from that of others warrants further investigation. C. Hunches provide a good bias for requesting assessment. D. A spontaneous, extremely negative behavior is sufficient to request further investigation.

B. Behavior that is markedly different from that of others warrants further investigation.

Which of the following is not a defining characteristic of collaboration? A. Each person shares resources. B. Each person must be able to work with other immediately. C. Each person must believe all contributions are equally valued. D. Each person participates in shared goals.

B. Each person must be able to work with other immediately.

Which of the following is not a role of an advocate on a IEP team? A. He/she acts as a spokesperson. B. He/she assists in the implementation. C. He/she makes recommendation to the parent. D. He/she supports & advises the parent.

B. He/she assists in the implementation

Which of the following legal cases was crucial in establishing the principles of inclusive practices? A. Cedar Rapids Community School District v. Garret B. Oberti v. Board of Education of Clementon School District C. Mills v. Board of Education of District of Columbia D. Board of Education of Hendrick Hudson School District v. Rowley

B. Oberti v. Board of Education of Clementon School District

The co-teaching method that increases the student's opportunity for participation in responses to teacher questions is ____. A. alternative teaching B. parallel teaching C. station teaching D. team teaching

B. parallel teaching

IDEA requires this procedure to ensure that student progress is monitored. A. The IEP must be reviewed at least twice during a three year period. B. The IEP will be reviewed annually & reevaluated every three years. C. The IEP must be rewritten whenever the student has demonstrated progress. D. The team must review the IEP on the first & third year after & IEP has been put in place.

B. The IEP will be reviewed annually & reevaluated every three years.

Students who need supplemental instruction for less than 30% of their school day, in addition to what is offered in the general classroom would utilize ____. A. a residential facility B. a resource room C. a separate school D. a separate special education classroom

B. a resource room

The first critical component of setting high expectations for students with disabilities relates to ensuring that they have _____. A. proportionate representation B. access to the same learning opportunities as other students C. access to universal design for learning exposure to evidence-based practices D. exposure to evidence-based practices

B. access to the same learning opportunities as other students

Behavioral intervention plans are required in the IEP of ____. A. all students receiving special education services B. all students with significant behavior problems C. only those students with emotional disabilities D. only those students with ADHD

B. all students with significant behavior problems

Which of the following is not an emotion parent typically feel when they learn of their child's disabilities? A. grief B. anger C. ambivalence D. optimism

B. anger

A student whose behavior is characterized in part by a lack of appropriate social responsiveness from a very early age is likely to be diagnosed with ____. A. severe intellectual disability B. autism C. hearing loss D. emotional disturbance

B. autism

Planning specifics when engaged in shared problem solving requires collaborative team participants to do all of the following EXCEPT: A. develop a timeline for task completion B. brainstorm possible solutions to the problem C. decide who will be responsible for tasks D. identify major tasks that need to be done

B. brainstorm possible solutions to the problem

The IEP helps to accomplish all of the following except_____. A. guide education of students with disabilities B. clarify expectations for the student C. provide a means for educators & parents to understand the student's educational needs D. remove students with mild intellectual disabilities from general education

B. clarify expectations for the student

When developing task goals, team members should remember to be ____. A. general and overarching B. clear and explicit C. revising them frequently D. consiste and organized

B. clear and explicit

A student who has demonstrated persistent, pervasive aggressive behavior would most likely receive special education services under this category. A. other health impairments B. emotional disturbance C. traumatic brain injury D. learning disability

B. emotional disturbance

The estimate of what the multidisciplinary team believes the student should be able to accomplish within a years is outlined in the ____ composition of the IEP. A. transition plan B. goals C. objectives D. services needed

B. goals

In the first half of the twentieth century, a student with a relatively mild learning disability was most likely to receive instruction ____. A. in a special education classroom B. in a general education classroom C. with a private tutor D.in an institution

B. in a general education classroom

When proposing solutions in shared problem solving, collaborative teams often use brainstorming, which includes the principle that ____. A. the quality of ideas is more important that quantity B. judgment of ideas should be suspended C. everyone at the meeting must share at least one idea D. only creative ideas should be generated by team members

B. judgment of ideas should be suspended

The set of procedures outlined in the law for resolving disagreements between school district personnel & parents regarding students with disabilities is ____. A. an MDT review B. litigation C. mediation D. due process

B. litigation

The specialist who focuses on developing a student's fine motor skills is the ____. A. physical therapist B. occupational therapist C. adaptive physical educator D. mobility specialist

B. occupational therapist

Mr. Lester has been told by his building principle that he will have three students in his class this semester who have behavior problems & two who have learning disabilities. Mr. Lester is expected to ____. A. write the IEP for the five students with disabilities B. participate in determining appropriate goals included in the IEP for students with disabilities C. write outcomes for the five students with disabilities D. write behavioral plans for all students with disabilities

B. participate in determining appropriate goals included in the IEP for students with disabilities

In this placement, a special education teacher has the primary instructional responsibility for the students who receive grades from the special educator for the subjects taught there. A. resource room B. separate class C. separate school D. residential facility

B. separate class

To be an efficient member of a collaborative team, a teacher must have excellent communication skills, which includes all of the following except ____. A. listening B. taking the lead C. paralanguage D. speaking in a non-threatening way

B. taking the lead

One fundamental problem teachers face their working relationship with paraprofessionals is that ____. A. paraprofessionals often lack experience working with students B. teachers often lack experience supervising others C. teachers have no control over interactions between paraprofessionals and students D. paraprofessionals are able to make most instructional decisions without the teacher

B. teachers often lack experience supervising others

The co-teaching approach in with both teachers are equally engaged and share leadership is known as ____. A. parallel teaching B. team teaching C. alternative D. one teach, one drift

B. team teaching

The court decision in Board of Education of Hendrick Hudson School District v. Rowley stated that ____. A. schools may not exclude students with intellectual disabilities B. the law does not require optimum services for special education C. services cannot be withheld regardless of potential financial hardships D. teachers are required to make good-faith efforts to provide accommodations

B. the law does not require optimum services for special education

Which category protected under IDEA includes students with characteristics that may include short-term memory loss, developmental delays, vision loss and needs that may change over time? A. autism B. traumatic brain injury C. orthopedic impairments D. developmental disabilities

B. traumatic brain injury

Each of the following is true of parent advocacy groups EXCEPT that they: A. focused attention on the needs of children with disabilities B. were a reaction to the need for more institutions to house children with disabilities C. lobbied for increased research to address their children's disorders D. sought assistance through legislation and litigation

B. were a reaction to the need for more institutions to house children with disabilities

Which of the following is true about evidence-based practice? A. It allows for continued use of interventions grounded in teacher familiarity, tradition, and anecdote. B. It is mandated in ESEA, but not IDEA. C. All interventions, strategies, techniques, policies, and programs should be grounded in research with demonstrated effectiveness. D. It is not possible to close the gap between research and practice, so teachers need to be able to call on tradition and anecdotal evidence.

C. All interventions, strategies, techniques, policies, and programs should be grounded in research with demonstrated effectiveness.

Which of the following represents a problematic, chronic pattern of behavior? A. Jamal isn't able to concentrate during seatwork. B. Brian's grades in math indicate a gradual decline this grading period. C. Hector disrupts his social studies class daily by arguing with the teacher & he does not complete his daily assignments. D. Devon has had trouble focusing on his work since the divorce of his parents.

C. Hector disrupts his social studies class daily by arguing with the teacher & he does not complete his daily assignments.

The principle has asked two teachers to work in collaboration to develop grade curriculum. Both teachers have been teaching fifth grade across the hall from one another for several years, but they have very different curricular ideas. The principle has required all grade level teams to work together on this. What key element of collaboration is the principle forgetting? A. It includes shared responsibility. B. It is emergent. C. It is voluntary. D. It is based on parity.

C. It is voluntary.

Which of the following is true about mainstreaming? A. If the student requires even minimal assistance to be academically successful, he/she should be removed from the general education classroom. B. Only students with mild disabilities should participate in some of the activities of a general education classroom. C. Students should be placed in a general education setting only when they can meet traditional academic expectations with minimal assistance. D. All students are considered mainstreamed when they receive special education assistance for no more than thirty minutes during a school day.

C. Students should be placed in a general education setting only when they can meet traditional academic expectations with minimal assistance.

To view a situation from another person's perspective is ____. A. family-centered practice B. collaboration C. frame of reference D. parity

C. frame of reference

Which of the following steps in the consulting process must come before the others? A. The consultant observes in the classroom. B. A timeline for implementing strategies established. C. The teacher indicates a concern. D. Problem solving options are discussed.

C. The teacher indicates a concern.

Which of the following is true of the Tier 1 assessment process? A. Critical school personnel meet about the student. B. Parents are legally required to consent to the process. C. The teacher uses district-adopted curriculum & research effective curriculum in his/her classroom. D. A special education professional is contacted.

C. The teacher uses district-adopted curriculum & research effective curriculum in his/her classroom.

Which of the following is not a primary role of the special education teacher? A. They provide direct classroom instruction to students with disabilities. B. They write, implement & monitor the Individualized Programs. C. They document student behavior when a disability may be suspected. D. They manage & coordinate the services a student is to receive.

C. They document student behavior when a disability may be suspected

In describing the extent of the student's participation in general education, the IEP must include all of the following except ____. A. explanations for placements for extracurricular activities B. a justification for placement in a general education classroom C. a justification for placement in a general education classroom D. explanations for placements for non academic activities

C. a justification for placement in a general education classroom

One example of a work environment that supports collaboration is ____. A. district support B. time to prepare lessons C. arranged shared planning time D. extra compensation

C. arranged shared planning time

The individual most responsible for seeing that the paraprofessional has adequate understanding of establish classroom expectations is the ____. A. consultant B. special education teacher C. general education teacher D. building administrator

C. general education teacher

The role of the school nurse in educating a student with disabilities is often to ____. A. interview & visit parents to create a family history B. provide direct training in large muscle movement C. assist in interpreting information from physicians & other medical personnel D. arrange group sessions with students to share specific needs

C. assist in interpreting information from physicians & other medical personnel

Teachers can foster a more positive parental reaction to information regarding their child's disability by ____. A. telling them only best-case scenarios B. sparing them details of insignificant behavioral incidents C. being sensitive to various emotions the parent may experience D. being honest and succinct when informing them

C. being sensitive to various emotions the parent may experience

Generally, parents of special education students view inclusion as ____. A. less beneficial than having the child in an exclusively special education setting B. beneficial for academic achievement, but not of help socially C. beneficial for both academic and social reasons D. an outdated idea

C. beneficial for both academic and social reasons

Which of the following is not a disease or disorder protected under the other health impairments category? A. severe asthma B. sickle-cell anemia C. cerebral palsy D. severe ADHD

C. cerebral palsy

Because of the unique learning, especially in the domain of communication, these students are likely to receive special education services beginning at birth. A. speech or language impairment B. autism C. deaf-blindness D. intellectual disability

C. deaf-blindness

Teachers can expect paraprofessionals to assume all of the following tasks except ____. A. record keeping B. working with small groups C. developing lessons D. setting up materials for a lesson

C. developing lessons

General education teachers who engage in collaborative efforts realize that such efforts ____. A. require the same amount and level of work from everyone in the collaborative team B. are easy to accomplish and stimulating to all the members of the collaborative team C. foster a sense of shared decision making, trust and respect among participants D. are significantly less time consuming since all team members are sharing and participating

C. foster a sense of shared decision making, trust and respect among participants

Which of the following is not a role team members must assume? A. personal B. professional C. individual D. team

C. individual

Which of the following is not a required element of an IEP? A. behavior intervention plan B. evaluation strategies C. instructional methods D. modifications needed

C. instructional methods

Which of the following is not a disability defined by IDEA? A. emotional disturbances B. developmental disabilities C. obesity D. traumatic brain injury

C. obesity

The co-teaching approach in which two teachers take turns, with one leading the lesson and the other gathering data to improve instructional decisions is called ____. A. station teaching B. one teach, one rotate C. one teach, one observe D. minimize the time spent on problem solving

C. one teach, one observe

When working collaboratively with parents, teachers should try all of these except ____. A. engage in shared problem solving B. establish regular, consistent interactions C. participate in home visits to resolve conflicts D. involve parents in monitoring their child's learning

C. participate in home visits to resolve conflicts

When schools refer to students with disabilities, they mean students who_____. A. demonstrate difficulty with specific learning task B. could benefit from mandated special education services C. receive special education services according to federal/state guidelines D. require assistance to benefit from special education

C. receive special education services according to federal/state guidelines

Introduced for the first time in the 2004 reauthorization of IDEA, an approach for exploring whether students have learning disabilities is ____. A. achievement-ability discrepancy B. universal screening C. response to intervention D. evidence-based instruction

C. response to intervention

After a parent-teacher conference, it is important for teachers to complete each of the following EXCEPT: A. share the details of the conference with the special education teacher B. write a note to the parents confirming the decisions you made C. schedule a meeting with your principle D. document they key points of the meeting in writing for future reference

C. schedule a meeting with your principle

Present level of performance must be included in the IEP because it ____. A. helps the teacher to determine the student's potential B. guides the teacher as to the level of instruction that should be used C. serves as a baseline to judge student progress from year to year D. provides a clear justification for the student's placement

C. serves as a baseline to judge student progress from year to year

Which of the following does your book identify as an area so important for inclusive practices that a special feature about it appears in every chapter? A. student participation in the typical activities and lessons of the classroom B. social skill development of all students within a given classroom setting C. strong collaborative relationships among educators D. support for parents

C. strong collaborative relationships among educators

When teachers regularly engage in the steps of shared problems solving, they find that the steps ____. A. lead immediately to simple solutions B. easily lead to solutions that work C. support truly collaborative efforts D. minimize the time spent on problem solving

C. support truly collaborative efforts

Least restrictive environment is a student's right to be educated in an environment ____. A. where he/she is most likely to be socially accepted and successful B. most like that for peers without disabilities C. that best supports his/her special physical, emotional or cognitive needs D. that is equivalent to his/her peers in a general education classroom

C. that best supports his/her special physical, emotional or cognitive needs

One of the outcomes of the civil rights movement of the 1960s directly led to the passage of ____. A. the Americans with Disabilities Act B. the Education of the Handicapped Act C. the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act D. Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act

D. Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act

Which of the following is a provision of Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act? A. Employers must make reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities B. Buildings, transportation and other public places must be accessible to people with disabilities. C. Classroom teachers must be a member of the team writing the Individualized Education Program. D. Some students not eligible for special education services may be entitled to receive specific types of assistance to be academically successful.

D. Some students not eligible for special education services may be entitled to receive specific types of assistance to be academically successful.

Which of the following is not true of students with learning disabilities? A. They often encounter significant problems learning how to read. B. They may take longer to answer a question or comment directed at them. C. They can have difficulty picking out important features of a picture. D. They are typically unmotivated to do their assigned school work.

D. They are typically unmotivated to do their assigned school work.

The role of the social worker in supporting the educational needs & services of students with disabilities is to ____. A. asess students social & emotional functioning B. determine cognitive, academic & behavioral functioning C. offer knowledge about the entire school community D. act as a liaison between the school & the family

D. act as a liaison between the school & the family

Which of the following is not a component of special education? A. modified materials for students with disabilities B. individualized instruction provided by special education professionals C. alternative curriculum options for students with disabilities D. advocates assisting in selection of curriculum & materials

D. advocates assisting in selection of curriculum & materials

Which is not an accountability requirement of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001? A. adequate yearly progress (AYP) B. highly qualified teachers in specific content areas C. teaching strategies based on rigorous research D. assessment results reported only in terms of percentiles

D. assessment results reported only in terms of percentiles

In consultation, teachers seek the help of another professional with specific expertise so that the professional is able to ____. A. become a member of a multidisciplinary team B. form a reciprocal relationship C. assist the teacher carry out strategies D. assist the teacher needing the benefit of their expertise

D. assist the teacher needing the benefit of their expertise

Which of the following is not a related service? A. specialized transportation B. physical therapy C. speech/language therapy D. assistive technology

D. assistive technology

In order for collaborative efforts to work effectively, members of a collaborative team must ____. A. agree on every aspect of their common goal B. ensure the group's initial vision is maintained C. debate each critical issue thoroughly D. develop tolerance of other member's beliefs

D. develop tolerance of other member's beliefs

Maintenance goals include all of the following except ____. A. checking perceptions of team effectiveness B. finishing agenda items C. beginning and ending meetings on time D. improving individual communication skills

D. improving individual communication skills

Which of the following is not a necessary guideline for developing effective teacher-paraprofessional teams? A. coordinating activities to increase what can be accomplished B. asking paraprofessionals for ideas, suggestions and opinions C. avoiding interrupting paraprofessionals when they are engaged with other students D. including the paraprofessional in multidisciplinary meetings

D. including the paraprofessional in multidisciplinary meetings

Schools must give parents advanced written notice in all of the following cases except when ____. A. initiating any changes to a child's placement B. initiating a multidisciplinary team C. refusing to initiate a change to a child's placement D. initiating the screening process

D. initiating the screening process

In order for co-teaching to be most effective, teachers must ____. A. put the students into homogeneous B. have one teacher consistently take the lead C. choose an approach aligned to their teaching style D. let the curriculum guide the choice of approach

D. let the curriculum guide the choice of approach

Because of the nature of the teacher-paraprofessional partnership, collaboration ____. A. is impossible and unnecessary B. should be limited to the extent possible C. can take the form of co-teaching D. may sometimes occur in shared problem solving

D. may sometimes occur in shared problem solving

Paraprofessionals ____. A. are required to be licensed teachers B. generally complete their work without guidance from other staff members C. are solely responsible for student instruction D. often assist in the delivery of special services for many students

D. often assist in the delivery of special services for many students

Detailed and frequent assessment of students' progress, made to determine if student learning is accelerating and the gap between the student's functioning and that considered typical is becoming smaller, is ____. A. universal screening B. fidelity of implementation C. evidence-based instruction D. progress monitoring

D. progress monitoring

The purpose of the 'intervention assistance team' is to _____. A. conduct parent meetings B. provide supplemental instruction C. conduct the student's screening D. provide a problem solving approach

D. provide a problem solving approach

When the multidisciplinary team makes the placement decisions, they must ____. A. do so prior to completing the student's educational plan B. include a significant general education component C. outline suggestions for the physical arrangement of the learning environment D. provide justification for placement decisions outside of the general education classroom

D. provide justification for placement decisions outside of the general education classroom

Tiffany's IEP indicates the use of assistive technology listed under supplementary aids & services. Her teacher is expected to ____. A. provide the parent a daily update of the use of the assistive technology B. provide the opportunity for the student to visit the resource room to use the assistive technology C. provide assistive technology as a toll for all students in her class D. provide the opportunity for the use of assistive technology in her class as indicated in the IEP

D. provide the opportunity for the use of assistive technology in her class as indicated in the IEP

In understanding a parent's perspective on their child's disabilities, a teacher's experience can prepare him/her____. A. to understand exactly how parents feel B. in no way to understand how parents feel C. to communicate their own beliefs D. to listen to the parent's discussion of the child's strengths

D. to listen to the parent's discussion of the child's strengths

When an IEP is to be evaluated, the classroom teacher's role should be ____. A. to open the classroom to the principle & other school personnel responsible for evaluation B. to administer a battery of assessment to the student C. to invite the special education teacher to observe, as they are responsible for evaluation D. to participate in the process by observing & documenting any changes in the student

D. to participate in the process by observing & documenting any changes in the student

The special education teacher that typically helps students prepare for employment or postsecondary education is the ____, A. support facilitator B. counselor C. resource teacher D. transition specialist

D. transition specialist