Illinois Licensure Testing System Special Education

Question 1

Which ILTS test number is required for the Illinois Learning Behavior Specialist I (LBS I) endorsement?

Accepted Answer

Test 155

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

30 calendar days

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Special education

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Positive reinforcement

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

The function or purpose of a student's challenging behavior

Answer

An FBA identifies the antecedents, behaviors, and consequences to determine the function (purpose) of a challenging behavior.

Illinois Licensure Testing System Practice Test

Illinois Licensure Testing System Practice Test

Illinois Licensure Testing System Special Education