PECT Inclusive Education and Diverse Learners 2

Question 1

A Section 504 plan differs from an IEP primarily in that a 504 plan:

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Provides accommodations without specialized instruction or special education services

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Requires a multidisciplinary team evaluation

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Is only available to students with physical disabilities

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Must be updated annually by federal law

Question 2

Which assistive technology tool would BEST support a PreK-4 student with fine motor difficulties during writing activities?

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Adaptive pencil grips or voice-to-text software

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Audio books for independent reading

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Large-print texts for visual accessibility

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Noise-canceling headphones for auditory sensitivity

Question 3

In a co-teaching model where one teacher delivers instruction while the other circulates to assist students, this is called:

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One teach, one support

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Team teaching

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Parallel teaching

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Station teaching

Question 4

Early identification of a potential learning disability in a PreK-4 setting is BEST supported by:

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Observing, documenting, and sharing specific behavioral and academic patterns with the child study team

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Waiting until third grade when formal academic demands increase

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Informing parents that their child is 'slow' and may need retention

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Providing extra homework to remediate skill gaps independently

Question 5

A PreK-4 student who is identified as gifted in a general education classroom is BEST served by:

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Curriculum compacting and extension activities that deepen and broaden learning

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Assigning the student to help struggling peers as a primary enrichment strategy

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Repeating the same grade-level content at a faster pace

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Isolating the student with independent seatwork

Question 6

When supporting a student with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in a PreK-4 classroom, which environmental modification is MOST beneficial?

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Providing a predictable daily routine with visual schedules

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Increasing spontaneous schedule changes to build flexibility

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Limiting peer interaction to reduce social anxiety

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Using only verbal instructions to build language skills

Question 7

The primary purpose of a prereferral intervention process before a special education evaluation is to:

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Ensure targeted support has been tried and documented before formal assessment

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Delay the evaluation to save district resources

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Determine if the child's parents will consent to services

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Assess whether the teacher's instruction is adequate