EDC EDC Intervention Planning & Support Strategies 3

Question 1

When a student's progress monitoring data shows a flat trend line over four weeks, the IEP team should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Consider modifying the intervention or increasing its intensity

Answer

A flat trend line indicates the current intervention is not producing expected growth and warrants a data-driven decision to adjust or intensify supports.

Question 2

Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) is MOST appropriately used when:

Accepted Answer

Challenging behavior is impeding a student's learning or that of others

Answer

FBA identifies the function of challenging behavior (e.g., escape, attention) to develop targeted, function-based behavior intervention plans.

Question 3

A Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) should PRIMARILY include:

Accepted Answer

Antecedent modifications, replacement behaviors, and reinforcement strategies

Answer

An effective BIP includes proactive antecedent strategies, teaches a replacement behavior that serves the same function, and uses positive reinforcement.

Question 4

Transition planning in IEPs must begin no later than age 16 under IDEA and should focus on:

Accepted Answer

Post-secondary education, employment, and independent living goals

Answer

IDEA requires transition planning beginning at age 16 to prepare students for post-secondary education, vocational training, employment, and community living.

Question 5

Which strategy BEST supports a student with executive functioning deficits in managing multi-step assignments?

Accepted Answer

Breaking assignments into smaller steps with visual checklists and check-ins

Answer

Breaking tasks into smaller steps with visual supports directly scaffolds the executive functioning demands that the student struggles to manage independently.

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EDC EDC Intervention Planning & Support Strategies 3