DESE Special Education & IEP Development 2

Question 1

Under IDEA, what is the maximum number of days a school can suspend a student with a disability before a manifestation determination review must occur?

Accepted Answer

10 cumulative days

Answer

IDEA requires a manifestation determination review when a student with a disability is removed for more than 10 cumulative school days in a year.

Question 2

Which IEP component specifically describes how a student's disability affects involvement and progress in the general education curriculum?

Accepted Answer

Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP)

Answer

The PLAAFP statement must describe how the student's disability impacts their participation in the general curriculum.

Question 3

A student who is deaf requests a sign language interpreter for an IEP meeting. Under IDEA, the school must:

Accepted Answer

Provide the interpreter to ensure the parent can participate meaningfully

Answer

Schools must take steps to ensure that parents understand IEP proceedings, including providing interpreters when necessary.

Question 4

What does the term 'least restrictive environment' (LRE) primarily require schools to do?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

LRE requires schools to educate students with disabilities with non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate, with supports.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes a 'related service' under IDEA?

Accepted Answer

Developmental or corrective support needed to help a student benefit from special education

Answer

Related services are developmental, corrective, or supportive services required to help a child with a disability benefit from special education.

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DESE Special Education & IEP Development 2