SBEC Special Education & Inclusion

Question 1

What does IDEA stand for in the context of special education law?

Accepted Answer

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

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Inclusive Development and Educational Assessment

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Individual Disability Evaluation and Administration

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International Division of Educational Advocacy

Question 2

In Texas, what is the committee called that develops and reviews a student's Individualized Education Program (IEP)?

Accepted Answer

Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) committee

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Special Education Planning Team (SEPT)

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Individual Education Committee (IEC)

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Student Support Team (SST)

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)

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Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)

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Individualized Education Program (IEP)

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Child Find

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT one of the 13 disability categories recognized under IDEA?

Accepted Answer

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)

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Autism

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Emotional Disturbance

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Traumatic Brain Injury

Question 5

What is the primary difference between accommodations and modifications in special education?

Accepted Answer

Accommodations change how a student accesses learning; modifications change what is expected of the student

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Accommodations change the content; modifications change how it is delivered

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Accommodations are for ELL students only; modifications are for students with disabilities

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Accommodations require an IEP; modifications only require a 504 plan

Question 6

A student diagnosed with ADHD struggles academically but does not qualify for special education under IDEA. Under which law might this student still receive school-based accommodations?

Accepted Answer

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)

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Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

Question 7

What is the purpose of the Response to Intervention (RTI) framework in schools?

Accepted Answer

To provide tiered academic and behavioral support and identify students who may need a special education evaluation

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To identify students for gifted and talented education programs

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To replace the IEP process for students already identified with disabilities

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To document disciplinary actions for students with persistent behavioral challenges