M.Ed. Master of Education Special Education and Inclusive Practices

Question 1

Which term describes the practice of educating students with disabilities alongside their non-disabled peers in general education settings?

Accepted Answer

Inclusion

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Mainstreaming

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Segregation

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Tracking

Question 2

A Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) must be based on which prior process?

Accepted Answer

Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA)

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IEP annual review

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Multi-Tiered System of Supports

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Section 504 evaluation

Question 3

Under IDEA, 'least restrictive environment' (LRE) means:

Accepted Answer

Students with disabilities are educated with non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate

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The quietest classroom available

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Students are placed in the most structured setting possible

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Special education classrooms are always preferred

Question 4

Which disability category is most prevalent among students receiving special education services in US schools?

Accepted Answer

Specific learning disability

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Autism spectrum disorder

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Intellectual disability

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Emotional disturbance

Question 5

Response to Intervention (RTI) uses a tiered model in which Tier 1 represents:

Accepted Answer

High-quality core instruction for all students

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Intensive individualized intervention

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Targeted small-group instruction

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Special education placement

Question 6

Which accommodation allows a student with a reading disability to access grade-level content without reducing expectations?

Accepted Answer

Text-to-speech assistive technology

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Shortened assignments

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Modified curriculum objectives

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Separate grading standards