PECT Foundations of Special Education 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A team suspects a student's reading difficulty is due to lack of appropriate instruction rather than a disability. What must be ruled out before identifying a specific learning disability?
- Cultural background only
- Lack of appropriate instruction in reading and math (Correct answer)
- Parental education level
- Attendance records
Correct answer: Lack of appropriate instruction in reading and math
IDEA requires ruling out lack of appropriate instruction in reading and math before identifying a specific learning disability.
Question 2: Which approach uses tiered, evidence-based interventions and progress monitoring to identify students needing additional support?
- Discrepancy model
- Response to Intervention (Correct answer)
- Functional analysis
- Curriculum-based norming
Correct answer: Response to Intervention
Response to Intervention (RTI) uses tiered, evidence-based interventions with progress monitoring to identify and support struggling students.
Question 3: Under IDEA, how often must an IEP be reviewed at minimum?
- Every month
- Annually (Correct answer)
- Every three years
- Every semester
Correct answer: Annually
An IEP must be reviewed at least annually to assess progress and update goals.
Question 4: How frequently must a student receiving special education services be re-evaluated for continued eligibility, unless waived?
- Every year
- Every two years
- At least every three years (Correct answer)
- Every five years
Correct answer: At least every three years
A reevaluation must occur at least once every three years unless the parent and school agree it is unnecessary.
Question 5: Which disability category under IDEA covers conditions like asthma, diabetes, or ADHD that limit strength, vitality, or alertness?
- Specific Learning Disability
- Other Health Impairment (Correct answer)
- Emotional Disturbance
- Multiple Disabilities
Correct answer: Other Health Impairment
Other Health Impairment (OHI) covers chronic or acute health conditions, including ADHD, that limit strength, vitality, or alertness.
Question 6: What is the primary purpose of a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA)?
- To assign a disability label
- To determine the function of a behavior and inform intervention (Correct answer)
- To measure academic achievement
- To establish a graduation plan
Correct answer: To determine the function of a behavior and inform intervention
An FBA identifies the function or purpose of a challenging behavior to guide a behavior intervention plan.
Question 7: Which of the following is a related service under IDEA?
- General math instruction
- Speech-language therapy (Correct answer)
- Standardized testing
- Lunchroom supervision
Correct answer: Speech-language therapy
Speech-language therapy is a related service that supports a student's ability to benefit from special education.
PECT Foundations of Special Education 3
A team suspects a student's reading difficulty is due to lack of appropriate instruction rather than a disability.
What must be ruled out before identifying a specific learning disability?