PBC PBC Student Support & Special Education 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The 'least restrictive environment' (LRE) principle in special education means students with disabilities should be educated with non-disabled peers:
- At all times regardless of individual need
- To the maximum extent appropriate for the individual student (Correct answer)
- Only in general education classrooms with no support
- Only in specialized settings to ensure safety
Correct answer: To the maximum extent appropriate for the individual student
LRE requires placement with non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate, balancing inclusion with each student's individualized needs.
Question 2: Which assessment approach involves frequent, brief measures used to track a student's progress over time in response to instruction?
- Norm-referenced testing
- Criterion-referenced testing
- Progress monitoring (Correct answer)
- Summative assessment
Correct answer: Progress monitoring
Progress monitoring uses repeated, brief assessments to track student growth and inform instructional adjustments in real time.
Question 3: A paraprofessional supporting a student with an IEP should primarily:
- Plan and deliver instruction independently
- Implement strategies under a licensed educator's direction and supervision (Correct answer)
- Administer formal psychological assessments
- Develop and sign the IEP on the student's behalf
Correct answer: Implement strategies under a licensed educator's direction and supervision
Paraprofessionals provide direct support to students but must work under the supervision of licensed educators, not independently design or deliver instruction.
Question 4: Which process identifies the antecedents, behavior, and consequences to understand why a student engages in challenging behavior?
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy
- Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) (Correct answer)
- Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum
- Positive Peer Reporting (PPR)
Correct answer: Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)
An FBA examines the function or purpose of a student's challenging behavior to inform the development of an effective Behavior Intervention Plan.
Question 5: IDEA Part C provides early intervention services for children:
- Ages 6–12 with specific learning disabilities
- From birth to age 3 with developmental delays or disabilities (Correct answer)
- Ages 3–5 diagnosed solely with autism spectrum disorder
- Ages 0–5 who are identified as gifted
Correct answer: From birth to age 3 with developmental delays or disabilities
IDEA Part C funds early intervention programs for infants and toddlers (birth through age 2) with developmental delays or established conditions.
Question 6: By what age must transition planning be included in a student's IEP under IDEA?
- Age 14
- Age 16 (Correct answer)
- Age 18
- Age 21
Correct answer: Age 16
IDEA requires that transition services and measurable post-secondary goals be included in the IEP no later than when the student turns 16.
PBC PBC Student Support & Special Education 2
The 'least restrictive environment' (LRE) principle in special education means students with disabilities should be educated with non-disabled peers: