CEP Special Education Fundamentals & Inclusion Strategies 3

Question 1

What is the role of a paraprofessional during an IEP meeting?

Accepted Answer

To provide input about the student's daily performance and needs when asked

Answer

Paraprofessionals contribute valuable observational information about student performance but are not decision-makers in IEP development.

Question 2

Which disability category under IDEA covers students who have significant difficulty with reading, writing, or math despite average intelligence?

Accepted Answer

Specific learning disability

Answer

Specific learning disability (SLD) refers to disorders in psychological processes affecting reading, writing, listening, speaking, or math.

Question 3

A student with ADHD frequently leaves their seat during class. Which evidence-based strategy would BEST support this student in an inclusive setting?

Accepted Answer

Provide scheduled movement breaks and flexible seating options

Answer

Scheduled movement breaks and flexible seating address the neurological need for movement in students with ADHD while keeping them in the inclusive environment.

Question 4

When supporting a student with an intellectual disability in a general education class, a paraprofessional should PRIMARILY focus on:

Accepted Answer

Facilitating peer interactions and providing prompts to support participation

Answer

Facilitating peer interactions and using prompting hierarchies promotes inclusion, independence, and social-emotional growth.

Question 5

What does 'universal design for learning' (UDL) emphasize?

Accepted Answer

Proactively designing flexible learning experiences accessible to all students

Answer

UDL proactively builds in flexibility through multiple means of representation, engagement, and expression to support all learners.

(CEP) Certified Educational Paraprofessional Practice Test

(CEP) Certified Educational Paraprofessional Practice Test

CEP Special Education Fundamentals & Inclusion Strategies 3