CDT Regulatory Compliance & Standards 3

Question 1

A student has a 504 Plan for dyslexia accommodations. Who is legally responsible for ensuring those accommodations are implemented in each classroom?

Accepted Answer

Each general education teacher who works with the student

Answer

Each general education teacher who works with a student is legally responsible for implementing the accommodations outlined in a 504 Plan.

Question 2

Which IDEA principle requires that students with disabilities receive education in the environment most similar to general education settings, to the maximum extent appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)

Answer

The Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) principle requires that students with disabilities be educated alongside non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate.

Question 3

A CDT candidate must complete supervised clinical hours before earning the credential. According to ALTA requirements, approximately how many hours of supervised practice are required?

Accepted Answer

500 hours

Answer

ALTA requires approximately 500 hours of supervised clinical practice working with individuals with dyslexia to qualify for the CDT credential.

Question 4

When a CDT transitions from one employer to another, which ethical obligation regarding client records must be met?

Accepted Answer

The CDT must ensure clients have access to their records and continuity of care

Answer

Professional ethics require that clients have access to their records and that the CDT facilitates continuity of care during any transition in practice.

Question 5

Which federal law, enacted in 2015, replaced No Child Left Behind and requires states to address the needs of students with learning disabilities through state-developed accountability plans?

Accepted Answer

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

Answer

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), signed in 2015, replaced NCLB and grants states more flexibility while still requiring accountability for all student subgroups, including those with learning disabilities.

(CDT) Certified Dyslexia Therapist Practice Test

(CDT) Certified Dyslexia Therapist Practice Test

CDT Regulatory Compliance & Standards 3