CEOE Special Education 3

Question 1

Which disability category under IDEA specifically requires that the educational performance of the student be adversely affected by the condition?

Accepted Answer

Emotional Disturbance

Answer

The IDEA definition of Emotional Disturbance explicitly requires that the condition adversely affects the student's educational performance.

Question 2

A paraeducator is working with a student who has a significant intellectual disability. Which approach best supports inclusion in the general education classroom?

Accepted Answer

Providing graduated assistance and fading support as independence increases

Answer

Graduated assistance with systematic fading promotes independence while supporting meaningful participation in inclusive settings.

Question 3

Which type of reading disability is characterized by difficulty with phonological processing, decoding, and word recognition despite adequate intelligence and instruction?

Accepted Answer

Dyslexia

Answer

Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that primarily affects phonological processing, leading to difficulties with accurate and fluent word recognition.

Question 4

A student's IEP team is completing a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA). What is the PRIMARY purpose of an FBA?

Accepted Answer

To identify the function or purpose of a challenging behavior

Answer

An FBA identifies the function (purpose) of behavior — such as escape, attention, or sensory — to inform the Behavior Intervention Plan.

Question 5

Which transition planning requirement under IDEA must be included in the IEP no later than when a student turns 16?

Accepted Answer

Measurable postsecondary goals and transition services

Answer

IDEA requires that by age 16, the IEP must include measurable postsecondary goals in education/training, employment, and independent living (when appropriate), along with needed transition services.

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CEOE Special Education 3