CAPE Quality Assurance & Compliance 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under IDEA, what is the maximum timeline for completing an initial evaluation after parental consent is received?
- 30 calendar days
- 45 school days
- 60 calendar days (Correct answer)
- 90 school days
Correct answer: 60 calendar days
IDEA requires that initial evaluations be completed within 60 calendar days of receiving parental consent for the evaluation.
Question 2: Which document must be reviewed at least annually to ensure a student's adapted PE goals remain appropriate?
- Section 504 Plan
- Individualized Education Program (IEP) (Correct answer)
- Behavior Intervention Plan
- Transition Portfolio
Correct answer: Individualized Education Program (IEP)
The IEP must be reviewed at least once per year to ensure goals, services, and placement remain appropriate for the student.
Question 3: A school district fails to provide adapted PE services listed in a student's IEP for six weeks. This constitutes a violation of which IDEA principle?
- Least Restrictive Environment
- Free Appropriate Public Education (Correct answer)
- Non-discriminatory Evaluation
- Parental Participation
Correct answer: Free Appropriate Public Education
Failing to deliver IEP-mandated services violates the FAPE requirement, which obligates districts to provide special education services at no cost to families.
Question 4: When documenting an APE session, which data recording method best supports progress monitoring toward IEP motor skill goals?
- Anecdotal narrative only
- Event recording and task analysis data (Correct answer)
- Attendance log with brief comments
- Subjective teacher rating scale
Correct answer: Event recording and task analysis data
Event recording combined with task analysis data provides objective, measurable evidence of skill acquisition that directly reflects IEP goal progress.
Question 5: Which federal law specifically prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in programs receiving federal financial assistance, including public school PE programs?
- ADA Title II
- Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Correct answer)
- IDEA Part B
- Title IX of the Education Amendments
Correct answer: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits disability discrimination in any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.
Question 6: An APE specialist wants to verify that their program meets NASPE/SHAPE America standards. Which resource provides nationally recognized benchmarks for adapted physical education program quality?
- CAPE Candidate Handbook
- National Standards for Adapted Physical Education (NSAPE) (Correct answer)
- AAHPERD Curriculum Framework
- CDC Physical Activity Guidelines
Correct answer: National Standards for Adapted Physical Education (NSAPE)
The National Standards for Adapted Physical Education (NSAPE) provide the benchmarks used to evaluate program quality and student outcomes in APE.
Question 7: During a due process hearing, the burden of proof regarding the appropriateness of an IEP placement typically rests with:
- The student's parents or guardians
- The school district (Correct answer)
- The hearing officer
- The state education agency
Correct answer: The school district
Per the Schaffer v. Weast (2005) Supreme Court decision, the party seeking to challenge the IEP typically bears the burden of proof, but many states assign this burden to the school district.
CAPE Quality Assurance & Compliance 2
Under IDEA, what is the maximum timeline for completing an initial evaluation after parental consent is received?