TEA Special Needs & Inclusive Education 2

Question 1

A principal receives a request from parents to conduct a Full and Individual Evaluation (FIE) for their child. Under IDEA, what is the maximum number of school days the district has to complete the evaluation after receiving written parental consent?

Accepted Answer

45 school days

Answer

Under Texas Education Code aligned with IDEA, districts must complete a Full and Individual Evaluation within 45 school days of receiving written parental consent.

Question 2

During an ARD committee meeting, a parent disagrees with the proposed placement for their child with autism. The parent requests mediation. Which statement best describes the principal's responsibility in this situation?

Accepted Answer

The principal must inform the parent of their right to mediation and ensure the district offers it at no cost.

Answer

Principals must ensure parents are informed of their procedural safeguards, including the right to mediation, which districts must offer voluntarily and at no cost under IDEA.

Question 3

A student with a learning disability receives extended time on tests as an IEP accommodation. A teacher refuses to provide this accommodation, citing fairness to other students. How should the principal respond?

Accepted Answer

Immediately require the teacher to implement the accommodation and provide professional development on legal obligations.

Answer

IEP accommodations are legally binding; the principal must ensure immediate compliance and address the teacher's misconceptions about disability law.

Question 4

Which federal law specifically prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in programs receiving federal financial assistance and requires schools to provide a free appropriate public education?

Accepted Answer

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Answer

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act prohibits disability discrimination in federally funded programs and requires FAPE, covering students who may not qualify for IDEA services.

Question 5

A principal wants to increase the inclusion of students with disabilities in general education settings. Which strategy best supports this goal while maintaining appropriate supports?

Accepted Answer

Implementing co-teaching models where general and special education teachers share instructional responsibilities.

Answer

Co-teaching models allow students with disabilities to access the general curriculum with specialized support while remaining in the least restrictive environment.

(TEA) Texas Education Agency Principal Certification Practice Test

(TEA) Texas Education Agency Principal Certification Practice Test

TEA Special Needs & Inclusive Education 2