Illinois Licensure Testing System Special Education 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which ILTS test number is required for the Illinois Learning Behavior Specialist I (LBS I) endorsement?
- Test 155 (Correct answer)
- Test 175
- Test 212
- Test 163
Correct answer: Test 155
ILTS test 155 (Special Education General Curriculum) is required for the LBS I endorsement in Illinois.
Question 2: Under IDEA, what is the maximum number of days within which an IEP meeting must be held after a student is found eligible for special education?
- 10 school days
- 30 calendar days (Correct answer)
- 60 calendar days
- 90 school days
Correct answer: 30 calendar days
IDEA requires that an IEP be developed within 30 calendar days of a student being determined eligible for special education services.
Question 3: Which term describes specially designed instruction that addresses the unique needs of a student with a disability?
- Supplementary aids and services
- Related services
- Special education (Correct answer)
- Accommodations
Correct answer: Special education
Special education is defined under IDEA as specially designed instruction provided at no cost to parents to meet the unique needs of a child with a disability.
Question 4: Which behavioral intervention principle involves providing reinforcement immediately after a desired behavior to increase its frequency?
- Extinction
- Negative punishment
- Positive reinforcement (Correct answer)
- Response cost
Correct answer: Positive reinforcement
Positive reinforcement adds a desirable stimulus immediately after a behavior to strengthen and increase its future occurrence.
Question 5: A Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) is conducted PRIMARILY to determine what?
- A student's academic achievement level
- The function or purpose of a student's challenging behavior (Correct answer)
- Whether a student qualifies for an IEP
- The appropriate disability category label
Correct answer: The function or purpose of a student's challenging behavior
An FBA identifies the antecedents, behaviors, and consequences to determine the function (purpose) of a challenging behavior.
Question 6: What does LRE mean in Illinois special education law?
- Limited Resource Expenditure
- Least Restrictive Environment (Correct answer)
- Licensed Resource Educator
- Learning Resource Extension
Correct answer: Least Restrictive Environment
LRE (Least Restrictive Environment) requires that students with disabilities be educated alongside non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate.
Illinois Licensure Testing System Special Education 1
Which ILTS test number is required for the Illinois Learning Behavior Specialist I (LBS I) endorsement?