APE Legal and Ethical Considerations 4

Question 1

When writing annual APE goals in an IEP, the goals must be:

Accepted Answer

Measurable, based on present levels, and aligned with the student's individual needs

Answer

IDEA requires annual IEP goals to be measurable and derived from the student's Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP).

Question 2

A parent requests that an APE specialist provide after-school tutoring for compensation. Accepting this arrangement would most likely violate:

Accepted Answer

Professional ethics standards related to dual relationships and conflicts of interest

Answer

Entering a paid tutoring relationship with a current student's family creates a dual relationship that compromises professional objectivity and violates ethical standards.

Question 3

Under IDEA, the IEP must be reviewed and revised at minimum:

Accepted Answer

Annually

Answer

IDEA mandates that each student's IEP be reviewed at least once every 12 months to ensure it remains appropriate.

Question 4

An APE specialist observes that a student with autism is being physically prompted by a paraprofessional in ways that appear unsafe. The ethical obligation is to:

Accepted Answer

Intervene immediately to ensure safety, then document and report the concern to the appropriate supervisor

Answer

Immediate safety concerns require prompt intervention to protect the student, followed by proper documentation and reporting through supervisory channels.

Question 5

The term 'manifestation determination' in special education refers to:

Accepted Answer

A review to determine if a student's behavior is caused by or related to their disability before disciplinary removal

Answer

Manifestation determination is required when a student with a disability faces a disciplinary removal of more than 10 school days, to decide if the behavior was a manifestation of the disability.

(APE) Adaptive Physical Education Certification Practice Test

(APE) Adaptive Physical Education Certification Practice Test

APE Legal and Ethical Considerations 4