AECTP Special Education 2

Question 1

Under IDEA, what is the maximum number of days a school can suspend a student with a disability before a manifestation determination review must occur?

Accepted Answer

10 cumulative days

Answer

IDEA requires a manifestation determination review when a student with a disability has been suspended for more than 10 cumulative school days in a school year.

Question 2

Which assessment approach is MOST appropriate for evaluating a student with a severe visual impairment for special education eligibility?

Accepted Answer

Braille versions of assessments or tactile materials

Answer

Students with visual impairments should be assessed using Braille materials or tactile adaptations to ensure the evaluation measures ability rather than the disability.

Question 3

A student qualifies under the disability category of Emotional Disturbance. Which characteristic is REQUIRED for this classification?

Accepted Answer

Condition adversely affecting educational performance

Answer

To qualify as Emotionally Disturbed under IDEA, the condition must adversely affect educational performance over a long period of time.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA)?

Accepted Answer

To identify the function or purpose a behavior serves for the student

Answer

An FBA identifies what triggers a behavior and what the student gains from it, forming the foundation for an effective Behavior Intervention Plan.

Question 5

A student with a learning disability in reading is placed in a general education classroom with support. This placement reflects which principle?

Accepted Answer

Least Restrictive Environment

Answer

Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) requires that students with disabilities be educated alongside non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate.

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AECTP Special Education 2