CDC Disability & Inclusion Practices 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: An Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) is designed for children in which age range?
- 3 to 5 years
- Birth to 3 years (Correct answer)
- 5 to 8 years
- Birth to 5 years
Correct answer: Birth to 3 years
The IFSP is a plan under IDEA Part C for children from birth through age 2 (before the third birthday) and their families.
Question 2: Which of the following is NOT a required component of an Individualized Education Program (IEP)?
- Present levels of academic and functional performance
- Measurable annual goals
- The child's dietary preferences and meal schedule (Correct answer)
- Special education and related services to be provided
Correct answer: The child's dietary preferences and meal schedule
Dietary preferences are not an IEP requirement; the IEP must include present levels of performance, measurable goals, and services, among other elements.
Question 3: What is 'universal design for learning' (UDL) as applied in inclusive childcare settings?
- A construction standard for building accessible childcare facilities
- A framework for designing activities and environments that are accessible to all children from the start (Correct answer)
- A federal law mandating equal pay for special education staff
- A curriculum specifically designed for children with Down syndrome
Correct answer: A framework for designing activities and environments that are accessible to all children from the start
UDL is a proactive educational framework that designs learning experiences with built-in flexibility so all children, including those with disabilities, can participate.
Question 4: A 4-year-old with Down syndrome is enrolled in your program. Her IEP includes a goal for improving fine motor skills. How should this goal be addressed?
- Only by the occupational therapist during pull-out sessions
- Integrated into daily classroom activities such as puzzles, art, and self-care routines (Correct answer)
- Postponed until the child starts kindergarten
- Addressed only during one-on-one time with the lead teacher
Correct answer: Integrated into daily classroom activities such as puzzles, art, and self-care routines
Embedding IEP goals into everyday routines and activities is best practice for inclusive early childhood programs.
Question 5: Which behavior management approach is MOST consistent with inclusive, disability-responsive childcare?
- Removing the child from the group immediately when any behavior occurs
- Conducting a functional behavior assessment to understand the purpose of the behavior (Correct answer)
- Increasing wait time as a consequence for disruptive behaviors
- Requiring the child to verbally explain why they misbehaved
Correct answer: Conducting a functional behavior assessment to understand the purpose of the behavior
Functional behavior assessment (FBA) identifies why a behavior occurs (its function), leading to more effective, individualized interventions.
Question 6: Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, a child who does not qualify for special education services may still receive:
- An IEP with measurable annual goals
- A 504 plan with reasonable accommodations (Correct answer)
- Early intervention services through Part C of IDEA
- A dedicated paraprofessional funded by the federal government
Correct answer: A 504 plan with reasonable accommodations
Section 504 provides for reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who do not meet IDEA eligibility criteria, documented in a 504 plan.
Question 7: What is the PRIMARY purpose of assistive technology (AT) in an inclusive childcare setting?
- To replace the need for staff support for children with disabilities
- To help children with disabilities participate and function more independently (Correct answer)
- To document a child's disability for insurance purposes
- To assess whether a child qualifies for special education
Correct answer: To help children with disabilities participate and function more independently
Assistive technology supports participation and independence for children with disabilities, ranging from low-tech (picture boards) to high-tech (speech-generating devices).
CDC Disability & Inclusion Practices 3
An Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) is designed for children in which age range?