KPA Supporting Students with Disabilities

Question 1

What does IEP stand for in the context of special education?

Accepted Answer

Individualized Education Program

Answer

IEP stands for Individualized Education Program, a legally required document for eligible students with disabilities under IDEA.

Question 2

Under IDEA, which term describes the requirement that students with disabilities be educated alongside non-disabled peers to the greatest extent appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Least Restrictive Environment

Answer

The Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) is the IDEA principle requiring students with disabilities to be educated with non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate.

Question 3

Which federal law primarily governs special education services for students with disabilities ages 3 to 21?

Accepted Answer

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

Answer

IDEA is the primary federal law governing special education services and ensures eligible students receive a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE).

Question 4

A paraeducator notices a student with autism becoming agitated during a classroom transition. What is the most appropriate immediate response?

Accepted Answer

Use a visual schedule or cue to prepare the student for the upcoming change

Answer

Visual schedules and cues are evidence-based supports that help students with autism manage transitions by providing predictability.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)?

Accepted Answer

To outline proactive strategies to address and replace challenging behaviors

Answer

A BIP provides proactive, positive strategies to support a student in replacing challenging behaviors with more appropriate ones.

KPA - Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment Practice Test

KPA - Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment Practice Test

KPA Supporting Students with Disabilities