GCPS GCPS Special Education & Inclusive Practices

Question 1

Under IDEA, which document outlines the individualized goals, services, and accommodations for a student with a disability in a Gwinnett County public school?

Accepted Answer

Individualized Education Program (IEP)

Answer

An IEP is the legally required document under IDEA that details individualized goals, services, and accommodations for eligible students with disabilities.

Question 2

A GCPS teacher notices a student struggles with reading but does not qualify for special education services. Which tiered support framework should the teacher utilize first?

Accepted Answer

Response to Intervention (RTI)

Answer

RTI uses tiered evidence-based interventions to support struggling learners before pursuing special education eligibility.

Question 3

Which principle of inclusive education requires that students with disabilities be educated alongside non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)

Answer

LRE mandates that students with disabilities be placed in the most inclusive setting possible while still meeting their educational needs.

Question 4

A GCPS special education teacher co-teaches with a general education teacher. Which co-teaching model has both teachers delivering instruction simultaneously to two separate groups within the same classroom?

Accepted Answer

Parallel Teaching

Answer

In parallel teaching, the class is split into two groups and each teacher delivers the same content simultaneously to their group.

Question 5

Which Section 504 accommodation is most appropriate for a student with ADHD who needs extended time on standardized assessments in a GCPS classroom?

Accepted Answer

Time and a half on all timed assessments

Answer

Extended time (typically time and a half) is a common and appropriate Section 504 accommodation for students with ADHD who struggle with timed tasks.

(GCPS) Gwinnett County Public Schools – Teacher Certification Practice Test

(GCPS) Gwinnett County Public Schools – Teacher Certification Practice Test

GCPS GCPS Special Education & Inclusive Practices