CPS Special Education Laws & Ethics

Question 1

What is the purpose of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)?

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To regulate the educational standards for all students.

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To ensure that children with disabilities receive special education and related services.

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To monitor teacher performance.

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To establish uniform grading policies.

Question 2

Which of the following is required under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act?

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Only students with physical disabilities are entitled to accommodations.

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Students with disabilities must receive services in a separate facility.

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Schools must provide reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities to ensure access to education.

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Students with disabilities must attend specialized schools.

Question 3

What is the importance of informed consent in psycho-educational assessments?

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It ensures the assessment is used to monitor academic performance.

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It provides a legal and ethical framework for conducting the assessment.

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It ensures the student receives compensation for participation.

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It helps determine the academic eligibility for special education programs.

Question 4

What is the role of the psycho-educational specialist in the development of an Individualized Education Program (IEP)?

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To manage the academic grading for students with disabilities.

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To contribute assessments and provide recommendations for educational accommodations.

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To set the school’s behavior policies.

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To monitor teacher performance.

Question 5

What are the ethical guidelines when conducting psycho-educational evaluations?

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To ensure that results are only shared with the student’s teachers.

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To provide accurate and objective evaluations, while ensuring confidentiality and non-discrimination.

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To ensure that the results are used for punishment.

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To make the results available to the public.

Question 6

Under IDEA, what must be included in a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP)?

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Only the student's performance in standardized tests.

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Measurable academic and behavioral goals, services, and accommodations.

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A description of the student's social activities.

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A statement of the student's future career goals.

Question 7

What does the term 'Least Restrictive Environment' (LRE) mean in special education?

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Students with disabilities should only be educated in special education classrooms.

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Students with disabilities should be placed in the least restrictive setting that still meets their needs.

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Students with disabilities should not interact with non-disabled students.

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Students with disabilities should receive instruction only in separate schools.

Question 8

What is a key aspect of ensuring non-discriminatory assessment practices in psycho-educational evaluations?

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Using only standardized tests to assess all students.

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Ensuring that assessments are culturally fair and relevant to the student’s background.

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Using the same assessment tools for all students regardless of their language or cultural background.

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Focusing primarily on behavior and not on academic performance.

Question 9

What is the importance of confidentiality in the psycho-educational evaluation process?

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To protect the school from legal liability.

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To ensure that only relevant information is shared with appropriate professionals.

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To allow unrestricted access to the student's information.

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To facilitate sharing information with the general public.