APE Legal and Ethical Considerations 3

Question 1

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act differs from IDEA in that Section 504:

Accepted Answer

Provides broader protections but does not fund special education services

Answer

Section 504 prohibits disability-based discrimination in programs receiving federal funds but does not carry the funding or IEP requirements of IDEA.

Question 2

The 'Child Find' obligation under IDEA requires school districts to:

Accepted Answer

Actively identify, locate, and evaluate all children with suspected disabilities regardless of enrollment status

Answer

Child Find obligates districts to proactively seek out all children aged 3–21 who may have disabilities, including private school students and homeless youth.

Question 3

When an APE specialist conducts an initial evaluation for suspected disability, parental informed consent must be obtained:

Accepted Answer

Before the evaluation begins

Answer

IDEA requires written parental consent prior to conducting an initial evaluation to determine eligibility for special education services.

Question 4

An APE teacher is asked to co-teach in a general PE class with no additional training or support. The most appropriate ethical response is:

Accepted Answer

Accept the assignment while advocating for adequate training and resources to ensure student safety

Answer

Professional ethics require accepting reasonable assignments while actively advocating for the resources needed to meet students' needs safely and effectively.

Question 5

Under IDEA's procedural safeguards, if parents disagree with an APE assessment result, they have the right to:

Accepted Answer

Request an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) at district expense

Answer

Parents who disagree with a district's evaluation may request an IEE at public expense; the district must either fund it or initiate a due process hearing to defend their evaluation.

(APE) Adaptive Physical Education Certification Practice Test

(APE) Adaptive Physical Education Certification Practice Test

APE Legal and Ethical Considerations 3