FTCE ESE Transition Planning for Post-Secondary Success

Question 1

Under IDEA 2004, by what age must transition planning be incorporated into a student's IEP in Florida?

Accepted Answer

14

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16

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18

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21

Question 2

A student's transition IEP must be based on which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Age-appropriate transition assessments that identify the student's strengths, preferences, interests, and needs

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The school's available programming options

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The teacher's observations of the student's academic performance

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The parent's post-secondary goals for the student

Question 3

Which post-secondary goal area is required to be addressed in every student's transition IEP?

Accepted Answer

Post-secondary education or training, employment, and (where appropriate) independent living

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Post-secondary education only

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Employment only

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Community participation and recreation

Question 4

A 17-year-old student with an intellectual disability wants to work in a grocery store. Which transition service would MOST directly support this goal?

Accepted Answer

A community-based work experience at a local grocery store with job coach support

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Enrollment in an advanced placement academic program

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Placement in a self-contained classroom to develop prerequisite skills

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Referral to the school counselor for college application assistance

Question 5

What is 'self-determination' in the context of transition planning?

Accepted Answer

The student's ability to make choices, set goals, advocate for themselves, and take responsibility for their own future

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The school's determination of appropriate post-secondary placements for the student

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A legal term referring to the student's right to refuse special education services

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The parent's authority to decide all post-secondary options for the student

Question 6

Which of the following BEST describes 'competitive integrated employment' as a transition outcome?

Accepted Answer

Employment in a regular work setting alongside non-disabled employees at minimum wage or better

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Employment in a segregated workshop setting at a sub-minimum wage

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Employment supported entirely by a job coach without any fading of support

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Employment in a school-based setting only