NCED Individualized Education Plans & Interventions

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP)?

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To provide a detailed plan for a student’s educational needs, services, and progress.

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To identify the student’s learning style.

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To track the student's overall academic performance.

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To replace standardized testing in the student’s education.

Question 2

Which of the following is a required component of an IEP?

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A description of the student’s academic performance and specific goals.

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The student’s birth date.

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The parent’s signature of agreement.

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A list of the student’s extracurricular activities.

Question 3

What role does the educational diagnostician play in the development of an IEP?

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They evaluate the student’s educational needs and recommend appropriate interventions.

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They only monitor the student’s progress after the IEP is created.

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They create the IEP independently without input from other team members.

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They are only responsible for administering tests.

Question 4

What is the significance of the 'least restrictive environment' in an IEP?

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It ensures that students are integrated into general education settings whenever possible while still receiving necessary support.

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It means placing students in special education classes only.

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It refers to placing students with disabilities in isolated programs for their entire school day.

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It allows for students with disabilities to only attend school part-time.

Question 5

How often must an IEP be reviewed?

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At least once a year and more frequently if necessary.

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Once every year.

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Every 3 years.

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Only when the student’s progress is not satisfactory.

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of an intervention provided in an IEP?

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Specialized reading programs, tutoring, and accommodations like extended test time.

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Standardized testing only.

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Extra recess time.

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Not providing any accommodations and relying on general classroom instruction.

Question 7

What is the role of the parent in the IEP process?

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Parents are involved in all aspects of the IEP process, from planning to implementation and review.

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Parents can only sign the IEP but have no other involvement.

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Parents can participate but only after the IEP has been created.

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Parents have no role unless the student fails to meet academic standards.

Question 8

What is the main purpose of accommodations provided in an IEP?

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To provide support that helps the student access the curriculum in a way that works for them.

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To modify the curriculum to be easier for the student.

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To reduce the student’s academic workload.

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To replace regular classroom teaching with alternative methods.

Question 9

How can an educational diagnostician support the IEP team in implementing interventions?

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By offering professional input and guidance on the effectiveness of the interventions and necessary adjustments.

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By implementing the interventions independently.

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By working only with the special education teachers.

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By evaluating the student’s academic performance without making recommendations.