CPS Special Education & Accommodations 2

Question 1

Under IDEA, what is the maximum number of days a student with a disability can be suspended before a manifestation determination review (MDR) is required?

Accepted Answer

10 cumulative days

Answer

IDEA requires a manifestation determination review when a student with a disability faces removal of more than 10 cumulative school days in a year.

Question 2

Which accommodation is considered a modification rather than an accommodation because it changes the construct being measured?

Accepted Answer

Allowing the use of a calculator on a computation test

Answer

Allowing a calculator on a math computation test changes what is being measured (calculation skill), making it a modification, not merely an accommodation.

Question 3

A student's IEP team is considering placement options. What principle requires the team to consider the least restrictive environment (LRE) first?

Accepted Answer

Continuum of alternative placements

Answer

The continuum of alternative placements principle requires IEP teams to consider a range of settings and select the LRE where the student can make progress with appropriate supports.

Question 4

Which federal law specifically prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in programs receiving federal financial assistance, including public schools?

Accepted Answer

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

Answer

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 prohibits disability-based discrimination in any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.

Question 5

During a multidisciplinary team evaluation, a psycho-educational specialist notices that a student's test scores are inconsistent across sessions. What is the MOST appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Report the inconsistency and investigate potential causes

Answer

Professionals must report score variability and explore causes such as fatigue, anxiety, or inconsistent effort to ensure accurate interpretation.

(CPS) Certified Psycho-Educational Specialist Practice Test

(CPS) Certified Psycho-Educational Specialist Practice Test

CPS Special Education & Accommodations 2