ODE Special Education and Support Services 3

Question 1

In Ohio, which agency is responsible for oversight of special education services in public schools?

Accepted Answer

Ohio Department of Education and Workforce

Answer

Ohio Department of Health

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Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities

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Ohio Department of Job and Family Services

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of an assistive technology (AT) evaluation in the IEP process?

Accepted Answer

To assess whether AT devices or services are needed for the student to access their education

Answer

To determine the student's eligibility for special education

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To replace specialized instruction with technology tools

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To document parental consent for device purchases

Question 3

A student's IEP team decides to change the student's placement from a general education classroom to a self-contained classroom. Who must provide written consent before this change takes effect?

Accepted Answer

The parent or legal guardian

Answer

The building principal

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The special education coordinator

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The student, if over age 14

Question 4

The 'stay-put' provision under IDEA requires that during a due process dispute:

Accepted Answer

The student remains in the current educational placement unless both parties agree otherwise

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The student must stay home until the dispute is resolved

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The school may change placement without parental consent

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The student is placed in a general education classroom regardless of their needs

Question 5

Which of the following is a hallmark characteristic of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as defined in IDEA's eligibility categories?

Accepted Answer

Deficits in social communication and the presence of restricted, repetitive behaviors

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Difficulty with gross motor coordination only

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Significant hearing loss affecting academic performance

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Chronic health conditions requiring medical monitoring

Question 6

What does FAPE stand for in special education law?

Accepted Answer

Free Appropriate Public Education

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Formal Assessment and Placement Evaluation

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Federally Approved Placement Environment

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Full Academic Progress Entitlement

Question 7

When must transition planning be included in a student's IEP in Ohio?

Accepted Answer

Beginning at age 14, or earlier if determined appropriate by the IEP team

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When the student turns 18

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At age 16 only, as required by federal law

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Only during the final year before graduation