EDC Special Education Eligibility & Disability Classifications 2

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the 13 IDEA disability categories?

Accepted Answer

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

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Traumatic Brain Injury

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Deaf-Blindness

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Multiple Disabilities

Question 2

To qualify under the Specific Learning Disability (SLD) category, a student must demonstrate which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A disorder in one or more basic psychological processes affecting academic skills

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A significant IQ-achievement discrepancy score only

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Below-average intelligence impacting multiple academic areas

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A neurological impairment confirmed by a licensed physician

Question 3

Under IDEA, the 'Developmental Delay' category may be used for children in what age range?

Accepted Answer

Ages 3 through 9 (or up to age 9 at state discretion)

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Birth to age 3 only

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Ages 5 through 12

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Birth through age 21

Question 4

A student who has both a significant hearing impairment and a significant visual impairment would be classified under which IDEA category?

Accepted Answer

Deaf-Blindness

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Hearing Impairment AND Visual Impairment listed as a dual category

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Multiple Disabilities

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Other Health Impairment

Question 5

Which federal law is the primary statute governing special education eligibility and services in public schools?

Accepted Answer

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

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Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

Question 6

What distinguishes an 'Emotional Disturbance' (ED) eligibility under IDEA from social maladjustment?

Accepted Answer

ED involves characteristics such as inability to learn, relationship problems, or inappropriate feelings; social maladjustment alone does not qualify

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ED requires a formal psychiatric diagnosis from a licensed psychiatrist

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ED must be present for at least two years before eligibility can be granted

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ED only applies to students who also have autism or intellectual disabilities

Question 7

Under IDEA, how long does a school district typically have to complete an initial evaluation after receiving written parental consent?

Accepted Answer

60 days (or the state-established timeline)

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30 calendar days

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45 school days

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90 calendar days