CTA CTA Special Education Fundamentals

Question 1

What does IEP stand for in special education?

Accepted Answer

Individualized Education Program

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Individual Education Program

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Integrated Educational Plan

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Independent Education Protocol

Question 2

Under IDEA, which of the following is NOT a required component of an IEP?

Accepted Answer

Student's favorite activities

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Present levels of academic achievement

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Annual goals

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Measurable short-term objectives (for students with alternate assessments)

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) requirement under IDEA?

Accepted Answer

To educate students with disabilities alongside non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate

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To place all students with disabilities in separate classrooms

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To reduce the cost of special education services

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To limit the number of services a student can receive

Question 4

Which federal law is the primary legislation governing special education services in the US?

Accepted Answer

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

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Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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No Child Left Behind Act

Question 5

A student with a disability who does not qualify for special education under IDEA may still receive accommodations under:

Accepted Answer

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

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Title I

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Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

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The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Question 6

What is the difference between an accommodation and a modification in special education?

Accepted Answer

An accommodation changes how a student accesses content; a modification changes what is expected of the student

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They are the same thing with different names

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A modification changes how a student accesses content; an accommodation changes what is expected

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Accommodations are only for students with IEPs; modifications are for all students