ODE Special Education and Support Services 2

Question 1

Under IDEA, how frequently must an IEP be reviewed at minimum?

Accepted Answer

Annually

Answer

IDEA requires that each student's IEP be reviewed and revised at least once per year.

Question 2

Which component of an IEP describes what the student is expected to achieve within a year?

Accepted Answer

Annual goals

Answer

Annual goals outline measurable objectives that the student is expected to accomplish within the IEP year.

Question 3

A student with a disability who qualifies for special education must also have a Section 504 plan created. Is this statement true?

Accepted Answer

False, an IEP under IDEA generally supersedes the need for a separate 504 plan

Answer

Students receiving services under an IEP are already protected; a separate 504 plan is generally not needed.

Question 4

What does the term 'related services' mean in the context of special education?

Accepted Answer

Supportive services required to help a student benefit from special education

Answer

Related services such as speech therapy, transportation, and counseling help students benefit from their special education program.

Question 5

Ohio's Whose IDEA Is It? initiative primarily focuses on:

Accepted Answer

Empowering students to actively participate in their own IEP meetings

Answer

The initiative promotes student self-determination by encouraging students to take ownership and leadership in their IEP process.

(ODE) Ohio Department of Education Practice Test