CodeHS Special Education Fundamentals 5

Question 1

What does 'inclusion' mean in special education practice?

Accepted Answer

Educating students with disabilities alongside their non-disabled peers with appropriate supports

Answer

Inclusion means that students with disabilities participate in general education settings with the supports and services needed to succeed.

Question 2

Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, who qualifies for a 504 plan?

Accepted Answer

Students with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities

Answer

Section 504 has a broader definition of disability than IDEA and covers students who may not need special education but require accommodations.

Question 3

What is 'differentiated instruction' in the context of supporting students with disabilities?

Accepted Answer

Adjusting content, process, product, or environment based on individual student readiness and needs

Answer

Differentiated instruction involves intentional planning to meet diverse learner needs within the same learning environment.

Question 4

What is 'positive behavioral interventions and supports' (PBIS)?

Accepted Answer

A school-wide framework that uses proactive, data-driven strategies to improve student behavior

Answer

PBIS is a tiered, evidence-based framework that emphasizes prevention and teaching of expected behaviors rather than reactive punishment.

Question 5

Which of the following is the CORRECT sequence of steps when a student is first suspected of having a disability?

Accepted Answer

Obtain parental consent → Conduct evaluation → Determine eligibility → Develop IEP

Answer

IDEA requires parental consent before evaluation; eligibility is determined from evaluation results before an IEP can be developed.

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