CPACE Special Education and Student Support Services 3

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA)?

Accepted Answer

To identify the function or reason behind a student's challenging behavior

Answer

An FBA identifies the antecedents, behaviors, and consequences to determine the underlying function of a student's behavior, which then informs the development of a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP).

Question 2

A school administrator discovers that a student's IEP has not been fully implemented for several months. Which of the following is the administrator's most appropriate first action?

Accepted Answer

Immediately convene an emergency IEP meeting and develop a corrective action plan

Answer

When an IEP is not being implemented, the administrator must act promptly to convene the team and develop a corrective plan, as failure to implement an IEP is a violation of FAPE requirements.

Question 3

Which of the following is the key defining characteristic of a student eligible under the emotional disturbance (ED) category of IDEA?

Accepted Answer

A condition exhibiting one or more characteristics over a long period to a marked degree that adversely affects educational performance

Answer

IDEA defines emotional disturbance by specific characteristics (e.g., inability to learn, relationship difficulties, inappropriate behaviors) that must be present over a long period, to a marked degree, and adversely affect educational performance.

Question 4

Under California's Welcoming Schools guidance and related equity frameworks, what is the principal's responsibility when a student from a marginalized group is disproportionately referred to special education?

Accepted Answer

Investigate potential bias, review data for disproportionality, and implement culturally responsive pre-referral interventions

Answer

Principals must monitor and address disproportionate special education representation by examining data for bias, strengthening culturally responsive MTSS interventions, and ensuring referrals are equitable and educationally justified.

Question 5

What is the role of the general education teacher in an IEP meeting?

Accepted Answer

The general education teacher must be a member of the IEP team if the student is or may be participating in general education

Answer

IDEA requires at least one general education teacher of the child to be a member of the IEP team when the student is or may be participating in the general education environment.

CPACE - California Preliminary Administrative Credential Examination Practice Test

CPACE - California Preliminary Administrative Credential Examination Practice Test

CPACE Special Education and Student Support Services 3