CPACE Special Education and Student Support Services 2

Question 1

A parent disagrees with the school's special education assessment findings. What procedural safeguard allows the parent to request an independent evaluation at public expense?

Accepted Answer

Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE)

Answer

An IEE allows parents to obtain an independent evaluation at public expense if they disagree with the school's assessment, and the school must either fund it or initiate a due process hearing to defend its own evaluation.

Question 2

Under California's AB 3632 successor laws and the CDE's responsibility, who is primarily responsible for providing mental health services listed in an IEP?

Accepted Answer

Local Education Agencies (LEAs)

Answer

Following AB 114, responsibility for IEP-related mental health services shifted from county mental health to LEAs, making local school districts responsible for providing these services.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes the role of a school principal in the IEP process?

Accepted Answer

The principal or designee must ensure IEP meetings are held, resources are available, and staff implement the IEP

Answer

Principals have administrative responsibility to ensure IEP meetings occur, necessary resources are provided, and that all staff who work with the student implement the IEP appropriately.

Question 4

What is the maximum amount of time a school district in California has to complete an initial special education assessment after receiving written parental consent?

Accepted Answer

45 school days

Answer

California Education Code requires that initial special education assessments be completed within 60 calendar days — or in practice 45 school days — of receiving written parental consent.

Question 5

A student with an IEP is suspended for 11 cumulative days in a school year. What action is legally required?

Accepted Answer

A manifestation determination review (MDR) must be conducted

Answer

IDEA requires a manifestation determination review when a student with a disability is suspended for more than 10 cumulative school days to determine if the behavior is related to the disability.

CPACE - California Preliminary Administrative Credential Examination Practice Test

CPACE - California Preliminary Administrative Credential Examination Practice Test

CPACE Special Education and Student Support Services 2