Ohio Assessments for Educators OAE Special Education

Question 1

Which federal law governs the education of students with disabilities and requires an Individualized Education Program (IEP)?

Accepted Answer

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

Answer

IDEA requires schools to provide a free appropriate public education (FAPE) and mandates IEPs for eligible students with disabilities.

Question 2

Which OAE test is required for Ohio candidates seeking an Intervention Specialist license?

Accepted Answer

OAE 043

Answer

OAE 043 is the Intervention Specialist: Mild/Moderate test required for the corresponding Ohio licensure.

Question 3

Which team member is REQUIRED to participate in an IEP meeting under IDEA?

Accepted Answer

At least one general education teacher

Answer

IDEA mandates that at least one general education teacher be present at IEP meetings when the student is or may be participating in general education.

Question 4

A student with a learning disability in reading receives extra time on tests. This is an example of which type of support?

Accepted Answer

Accommodation

Answer

An accommodation changes how a student accesses material or demonstrates knowledge without altering the content or standards being assessed.

Question 5

Which instructional approach is most effective for students with reading disabilities according to research?

Accepted Answer

Structured literacy with explicit, systematic phonics

Answer

Structured literacy, grounded in the science of reading, uses explicit and systematic phonics instruction shown to be most effective for students with dyslexia and reading disabilities.

Ohio Assessments for Educators Practice Test

Ohio Assessments for Educators Practice Test

Ohio Assessments for Educators OAE Special Education