FTCE ESE Transition Process 2

Question 1

Under IDEA 2004, by what age or grade must Florida begin including transition planning in an ESE student's IEP?

Accepted Answer

Age 14 or 8th grade, whichever comes first

Answer

Florida exceeds the IDEA minimum requirement (age 16) by requiring transition planning to begin at age 14 or 8th grade, whichever comes first, ensuring earlier preparation for post-secondary outcomes.

Question 2

Which area is NOT required to be addressed in a student's post-secondary transition goals under IDEA?

Accepted Answer

Athletic achievement

Answer

IDEA requires transition goals in post-secondary education/training, employment, and independent living (when appropriate), but athletic achievement is not a required transition planning domain.

Question 3

Which Florida program provides a diploma option for ESE students with significant cognitive disabilities who complete a special curriculum?

Accepted Answer

Access Points Diploma

Answer

Florida's Access Points curriculum leads to a special diploma for students with significant cognitive disabilities who demonstrate mastery of the modified academic standards aligned to access points in the general curriculum.

Question 4

A transition assessment that gathers information about a student's interests, preferences, strengths, and support needs across multiple domains is called a:

Accepted Answer

Age-appropriate transition assessment

Answer

Age-appropriate transition assessments gather information from multiple sources about a student's interests, preferences, strengths, and needs to inform post-secondary goals and transition service planning.

Question 5

Which agency must be invited to an IEP transition meeting when it is likely that the student will need their services after graduating?

Accepted Answer

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)

Answer

Florida's Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) provides employment-related services for individuals with disabilities and must be invited to IEP meetings when their involvement is anticipated post-graduation.

FTCE ESE - FTCE Exceptional Student Education K-12 Practice Test

FTCE ESE - FTCE Exceptional Student Education K-12 Practice Test

FTCE ESE Transition Process 2