OAE Early Childhood Education Special Needs and Individualized Education Programs 2

Question 1

Which framework uses a multi-tiered approach to provide early, systematic assistance to struggling learners before formal special education referral?

Accepted Answer

Response to Intervention (RTI)

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Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

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Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

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Differentiated Instruction (DI)

Question 2

A teacher provides extended time on tests and preferential seating for a student with ADHD. These are examples of:

Accepted Answer

Accommodations for the student

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Modifications to the curriculum

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Adaptations to standards

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Interventions replacing the core curriculum

Question 3

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A proactive approach to curriculum design that provides multiple means of engagement, representation, and action/expression

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A framework for designing barrier-free physical spaces in schools

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A program exclusively for students with identified disabilities

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A standardized testing protocol for diverse learners

Question 4

When a child turns 3 and becomes eligible for preschool special education services under IDEA Part B, what is the transition process from early intervention called?

Accepted Answer

Part C to Part B Transition

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Secondary Transition Planning

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Individualized Transition Conference (ITC)

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Annual Review Transition

Question 5

A multidisciplinary evaluation team determines that a kindergartener does NOT qualify for special education services. What is the next appropriate step for the classroom teacher?

Accepted Answer

Continue to monitor the child and implement general education interventions and supports

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Immediately refer the child to a different evaluation team

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Document concerns but take no further action

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Request that the child be retained in kindergarten

Question 6

Which assessment approach observes and records a child's typical behavior and performance in natural settings over time to inform special education eligibility?

Accepted Answer

Portfolio and authentic assessment

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Standardized norm-referenced testing

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Criterion-referenced testing

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Curriculum-based measurement

Question 7

Under IDEA, parents who disagree with the school's evaluation or placement decision have the right to:

Accepted Answer

Request an Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE) at public expense

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Withdraw their child permanently from public school

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File a complaint directly with the U.S. Department of Justice

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Demand immediate placement in a private school at no cost