ESPC ESPC Special Education Law & Compliance

Question 1

Which federal law guarantees students with disabilities the right to a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment?

Accepted Answer

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

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No Child Left Behind Act

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

Question 2

What does LRE stand for in special education law?

Accepted Answer

Least Restrictive Environment

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Learning Resource Evaluation

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Legal Rights Entitlement

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Limited Resource Education

Question 3

Under IDEA, how often must an IEP be reviewed at minimum?

Accepted Answer

Every year

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Every 6 months

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Every 2 years

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Every 3 years

Question 4

Which document outlines the specific accommodations and modifications a student with a disability will receive in the general education classroom?

Accepted Answer

504 Plan or IEP

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Behavior Intervention Plan

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Progress Monitoring Report

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Functional Behavior Assessment

Question 5

A paraeducator notices a possible change in a student's disability-related needs. What is the correct first step?

Accepted Answer

Report observations to the supervising teacher or case manager

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Independently modify the student's IEP goals

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Contact the parents directly without informing staff

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Ignore it since it is not the paraeducator's responsibility

Question 6

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act differs from IDEA primarily because it:

Accepted Answer

Covers a broader range of students who have a physical or mental impairment that limits a major life activity

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Only applies to students in private schools

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Requires an IEP for every covered student

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Is enforced only at the college level