CodeHS Special Education Fundamentals 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which federal law guarantees students with disabilities a free appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment?
- Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (Correct answer)
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- No Child Left Behind Act
Correct answer: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
IDEA is the primary federal law mandating FAPE and LRE requirements for students with disabilities.
Question 2: What is the primary purpose of a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA)?
- To punish students for disruptive behavior
- To identify the cause and function of a student's challenging behavior (Correct answer)
- To determine if a student qualifies for special education
- To create a grading rubric for behavioral goals
Correct answer: To identify the cause and function of a student's challenging behavior
An FBA identifies the triggers, patterns, and underlying function of challenging behavior to inform intervention planning.
Question 3: A Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) is typically developed after completing which document?
- IEP annual review
- Functional Behavioral Assessment (Correct answer)
- Transition plan
- 504 accommodation plan
Correct answer: Functional Behavioral Assessment
A BIP is based on FBA findings and outlines proactive strategies and responses to reduce problem behaviors.
Question 4: Which placement option represents the LEAST restrictive environment for most students with mild disabilities?
- Separate special education school
- Residential facility
- General education classroom with supports (Correct answer)
- Self-contained special education classroom
Correct answer: General education classroom with supports
IDEA requires students to be educated alongside peers without disabilities to the maximum extent appropriate.
Question 5: What does the term 'co-teaching' refer to in special education?
- Two paraprofessionals sharing duties in a classroom
- A general and special education teacher sharing instructional responsibilities (Correct answer)
- Parents assisting teachers during instruction
- Students peer-tutoring each other
Correct answer: A general and special education teacher sharing instructional responsibilities
Co-teaching pairs a general education teacher with a special education teacher to serve students with disabilities in the general education setting.
Question 6: Which disability category under IDEA includes students with conditions such as ADD, ADHD, and other health impairments affecting alertness?
- Specific Learning Disability
- Emotional Disturbance
- Other Health Impairment (OHI) (Correct answer)
- Developmental Delay
Correct answer: Other Health Impairment (OHI)
OHI covers chronic or acute health conditions that adversely affect educational performance, including ADHD.
Question 7: Which team member is legally required to be present at every IEP meeting?
- School psychologist
- Occupational therapist
- The student's parent or guardian (Correct answer)
- District superintendent
Correct answer: The student's parent or guardian
IDEA mandates parental participation in IEP meetings as a safeguard of parental rights.
CodeHS Special Education Fundamentals 2
Which federal law guarantees students with disabilities a free appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment?