SBEC Special Education & Inclusion 2

Question 1

Which of the following professionals is NOT a legally required member of an IEP/ARD team?

Accepted Answer

A school counselor

Answer

While school counselors may be invited, they are not required IEP/ARD team members; required members include the general ed teacher, special ed teacher, LEA representative, parent, and when appropriate, the student.

Question 2

Under IDEA, formal transition planning for post-secondary goals must be included in the IEP no later than when a student reaches what age?

Accepted Answer

Age 16

Answer

IDEA requires that transition planning addressing post-secondary education, employment, and independent living goals begin no later than age 16, though Texas often starts at age 14.

Question 3

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A framework for designing curriculum with multiple means of representation, action/expression, and engagement

Answer

UDL is an educational framework that proactively designs instruction using multiple means of representation, action/expression, and engagement to address the needs of all learners.

Question 4

In a co-teaching model, which approach involves both teachers sharing instruction to the whole class simultaneously in an integrated partnership?

Accepted Answer

Team teaching

Answer

In team teaching, both the general education and special education teacher share the teaching role simultaneously with the whole class in a collaborative, integrated manner.

Question 5

What does FAPE guarantee for eligible students with disabilities under IDEA?

Accepted Answer

Free Appropriate Public Education — special education and related services at public expense that meet the student's unique needs

Answer

FAPE (Free Appropriate Public Education) guarantees that eligible students with disabilities receive special education and related services at public expense, designed to meet their individual needs.

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SBEC Special Education & Inclusion 2