MDE Special Education 3

Question 1

A 17-year-old student with a physical disability has an IEP. By what age must Minnesota law require transition planning to be actively incorporated into the IEP?

Accepted Answer

16

Answer

IDEA and Minnesota require transition services to be included in the IEP by age 16, though Minnesota encourages earlier planning.

Question 2

During a manifestation determination review (MDR), the IEP team concludes the behavior was a manifestation of the student's disability. What must the team do?

Accepted Answer

Conduct an FBA and review or develop a BIP, and return the student to the original placement

Answer

When behavior is a manifestation of the disability, the team must address it through an FBA/BIP and return the student to the placement in effect prior to removal.

Question 3

What does the term 'specially designed instruction' mean in the context of Minnesota special education?

Accepted Answer

Adapting content, methodology, or delivery to meet a student's unique needs arising from their disability

Answer

Specially designed instruction means adapting the content, methodology, or delivery of instruction to address the unique needs of a child with a disability.

Question 4

A parent revokes consent for special education services in writing. What must the school district do?

Accepted Answer

Cease services in a reasonable time and not use mediation or due process to override the revocation

Answer

Under IDEA 2004, a parent may revoke consent at any time, and the district must stop services without using dispute resolution procedures to override that decision.

Question 5

Which Minnesota special education category applies to a student who exhibits pervasive deficits in social communication and restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior?

Accepted Answer

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Answer

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is characterized by deficits in social communication and restricted/repetitive behaviors under DSM-5 and Minnesota eligibility criteria.

(MDE) Minnesota Department of Education Practice Test

(MDE) Minnesota Department of Education Practice Test

MDE Special Education 3