FTCE ESE Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. Under IDEA, IEP teams must reconvene at least: → Once per year
2. What is the primary purpose of teaching a 'replacement behavior' in a behavior intervention plan? → To give the student an acceptable way to meet the same need as the problem behavior
3. In a three-tier RTI model, which tier provides targeted small-group interventions for students who do not adequately respond to core instruction? → Tier 2
4. Manifestation Determination Review (MDR) is required under IDEA when a student with a disability faces a suspension of more than: → 10 consecutive school days
5. What is the main purpose of differentiated instruction in a diverse classroom? → To provide individualized support based on students' unique needs
6. A student's IEP progress data shows consistent growth over 8 weeks that exceeds the aimline. What action should the IEP team consider? → Raise the performance criterion or accelerate the timeline of the IEP goal
7. What does 'fidelity of implementation' mean in the context of an RTI intervention? → The degree to which an intervention is delivered as intended by its developers
8. A Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) is most appropriately conducted when: → A student's behavior interferes with learning and a data-based plan for support is needed
9. Which of the following is an example of an 'antecedent intervention' in a behavior support plan? → Removing distracting materials from the student's desk before instruction begins
10. Which of the following is the MOST important indicator of successful post-secondary transition outcomes for students with disabilities? → Participation in paid work experiences before leaving high school
11. A student with an intellectual disability is learning to order a meal at a restaurant. This type of instruction in real-world settings is called: → Community-based instruction
12. Which Florida ESE document summarizes a student's evaluation results and determines eligibility for special education services? → Evaluation Summary Report (ESR)
13. Which type of assessment compares a student's performance to a normative sample of same-age peers? → Norm-referenced assessment
14. Under IDEA, parents of students with disabilities have the right to participate in which of the following? → All IEP meetings and decisions about their child's educational program
15. Under IDEA 2004, when must a school district convene an IEP meeting to address behavioral concerns? → When the student's behavior impedes their learning or the learning of others
16. Which type of assessment is most useful in identifying a student's strengths, interests, and preferences during transition planning? → Career and vocational assessment
17. A student with a visual impairment is included in a general education social studies class. Which curriculum modification best supports her participation? → Providing all materials in Braille or audio format and ensuring tactile maps are available
18. How frequently should progress monitoring typically occur for a student receiving Tier 2 interventions in an RTI model? → Every two weeks (biweekly)
19. When using a token economy system in the classroom, what is the role of tokens? → To act as a tangible reward for appropriate behavior
20. Under IDEA's 'stay-put' provision, where must a student with a disability remain during the pendency of a due process hearing? → Their current educational placement
21. Which federal legislation, in addition to IDEA, most directly impacts post-secondary employment outcomes for people with disabilities? → Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
22. Which area is NOT required to be addressed in a student's post-secondary transition goals under IDEA? → Athletic achievement
23. A student with a visual impairment who has some functional vision is classified as: → Low vision
24. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to schools primarily by: → Prohibiting discrimination based on disability in public entities including public schools
25. A teacher is designing a lesson using Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Which action BEST reflects the UDL principle of 'multiple means of representation'? → Presenting information through text, audio recordings, and graphic organizers
26. Which behavior management strategy involves ignoring a minor problem behavior to reduce its frequency by withholding reinforcement? → Extinction
27. For a student with dyscalculia, which accommodation is most directly aligned with their specific disability-related need during math assessments? → Use of a number line or multiplication chart
28. When parents disagree with a school district's evaluation results, IDEA gives them the right to request: → An Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) at public expense
29. Parental rights under IDEA's procedural safeguards include the right to: → Receive prior written notice before any change to the student's educational placement
30. The primary purpose of the IEP team meeting is to: → Collaboratively develop, review, or revise a student's individualized education program