SSW Special Education & IEP Process 3

Question 1

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act differs from IDEA primarily in that Section 504:

Accepted Answer

Covers a broader range of disabilities and does not require specialized instruction

Answer

Section 504 uses a broader definition of disability and requires accommodations to ensure equal access, but does not require specialized instruction or an IEP, and carries no dedicated federal funding.

Question 2

During a re-evaluation under IDEA, the IEP team determines that existing data is sufficient to confirm the student's continued eligibility. In this case:

Accepted Answer

The district may proceed without additional assessments if parents are notified and do not object

Answer

IDEA allows the team to determine that existing data is sufficient for re-evaluation; the district must notify parents, who have the right to request additional assessments.

Question 3

A school social worker conducts a social developmental history as part of a special education evaluation. Which area is MOST relevant to include?

Accepted Answer

Family structure, developmental milestones, cultural background, and community factors

Answer

A social developmental history addresses the ecological and contextual factors influencing the student, including family dynamics, developmental history, cultural context, and community supports.

Question 4

A student with a learning disability receives extended time on tests as an IEP accommodation. A general education teacher refuses to provide this accommodation. The school social worker should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Document the refusal and report it to the special education coordinator or administrator

Answer

The social worker should document the non-compliance and escalate to the appropriate administrator or special education coordinator, as implementing IEP accommodations is a legal requirement for all staff.

Question 5

Which of the following is a required component of a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)?

Accepted Answer

Positive behavioral supports and strategies to address the target behavior

Answer

A BIP must include positive behavioral supports and interventions, replacement behaviors, and strategies to address the function of the behavior identified through an FBA.

(SSW) School Social Worker Practice Test

(SSW) School Social Worker Practice Test

SSW Special Education & IEP Process 3