EDC Special Education Eligibility & Disability Classifications

Question 1

Under IDEA, how many disability categories qualify a student for special education services?

Accepted Answer

13

Answer

10

Answer

15

Answer

8

Question 2

Which IDEA disability category is most commonly identified in school-age children?

Accepted Answer

Specific Learning Disability

Answer

Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Intellectual Disability

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Other Health Impairment

Question 3

For a student to be eligible for special education under IDEA, which two criteria must BOTH be met?

Accepted Answer

The student must have a qualifying disability AND it must adversely affect educational performance

Answer

The student must have a medical diagnosis AND fail at least two grade levels

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The student must score below average AND have a parent-initiated referral

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The student must be referred by a teacher AND demonstrate behavior problems

Question 4

What is the term for the comprehensive team-based process of gathering data to determine if a student has a disability and requires special education?

Accepted Answer

Full and Individual Evaluation (Multidisciplinary Evaluation)

Answer

Child Find

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Functional Behavioral Assessment

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Progress Monitoring

Question 5

Under IDEA, a student with ADHD most commonly qualifies for special education under which disability category?

Accepted Answer

Other Health Impairment

Answer

Specific Learning Disability only

Answer

Emotional Disturbance only

Answer

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Question 6

Which document is the legally binding agreement between the school and family that outlines a student's special education services, goals, and placement?

Accepted Answer

Individualized Education Program (IEP)

Answer

Section 504 Plan

Answer

Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)

Answer

Evaluation Summary Report

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of the 'Child Find' mandate under IDEA?

Accepted Answer

To identify, locate, and evaluate all children with disabilities from birth through age 21

Answer

To locate children who are gifted and talented for accelerated programs

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To find children who are chronically absent from school

Answer

To search for children in foster care who may need wraparound services