CDT Regulatory Compliance & Standards 2

Question 1

Under IDEA 2004, which evaluation component is specifically required before a child can be identified as having a specific learning disability?

Accepted Answer

The school must obtain informed written consent from parents prior to evaluation

Answer

IDEA 2004 mandates that schools obtain informed written parental consent before conducting any initial evaluation for special education eligibility.

Question 2

Which federal law prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in programs receiving federal financial assistance, directly affecting how public schools serve students with dyslexia?

Accepted Answer

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Answer

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits disability-based discrimination in federally funded programs, requiring schools to provide accommodations for eligible students.

Question 3

When a CDT practitioner maintains client records, which standard governs the minimum retention period for educational records of minors in most states?

Accepted Answer

Records must be kept until the student turns 21 or for 3-7 years post-service, per state law

Answer

Most states require educational and treatment records for minors to be retained until the client reaches adulthood (age 21) or for a set number of years after services conclude, as specified by state law.

Question 4

A parent requests to see all records the school holds about their child's dyslexia evaluation. Under FERPA, the school must provide access within how many days?

Accepted Answer

45 days

Answer

FERPA requires educational agencies to provide parents access to education records within 45 days of the request.

Question 5

Which body issues the CDT credential and sets the ethical and professional standards that certified dyslexia therapists must follow?

Accepted Answer

The Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA)

Answer

The Academic Language Therapy Association (ALTA) issues the CDT credential and maintains the professional and ethical standards for Certified Dyslexia Therapists.

(CDT) Certified Dyslexia Therapist Practice Test

(CDT) Certified Dyslexia Therapist Practice Test

CDT Regulatory Compliance & Standards 2