Special Education Flashcards

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

Answer: Test 155

ILTS test 155 (Special Education General Curriculum) is required for the LBS I endorsement in Illinois.

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?

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.

Which term describes specially designed instruction that addresses the unique needs of a student with a disability?

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.

Which behavioral intervention principle involves providing reinforcement immediately after a desired behavior to increase its frequency?

Answer: Positive reinforcement

Positive reinforcement adds a desirable stimulus immediately after a behavior to strengthen and increase its future occurrence.

A Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) is conducted PRIMARILY to determine what?

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.

What does LRE mean in Illinois special education law?

Answer: Least Restrictive Environment

LRE (Least Restrictive Environment) requires that students with disabilities be educated alongside non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate.