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Question 1

In a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA), what is the primary goal?

Accepted Answer

To identify the function or purpose that a problem behavior serves for the student

Answer

An FBA seeks to understand why a student engages in a problem behavior—the function it serves—so that effective interventions can be designed.

Question 2

Under IDEA's procedural safeguards, parents must receive a copy of the procedural safeguards notice:

Accepted Answer

At least once per year, and at other specific times such as upon initial referral and upon filing a complaint

Answer

IDEA requires that parents receive the procedural safeguards notice at least annually and at other required junctures, including upon initial referral.

Question 3

Which disability category under IDEA covers students who have difficulty with reading due to deficits in phonological processing?

Accepted Answer

Specific Learning Disability

Answer

Dyslexia, which involves phonological processing deficits affecting reading, falls under the Specific Learning Disability (SLD) category in IDEA.

Question 4

What is the maximum number of school days Ohio allows for completing an initial evaluation after the district receives parental consent?

Accepted Answer

60 calendar days

Answer

Ohio requires that the initial evaluation be completed within 60 calendar days of receiving parental consent for evaluation.

Question 5

A Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) is developed based on the results of:

Accepted Answer

A Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA)

Answer

The BIP is designed using the hypothesis about behavior function derived from the FBA to proactively address and reduce problem behaviors.

(ODE) Ohio Department of Education Practice Test

(ODE) Ohio Department of Education Practice Test

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