TExES 161 Family and Community Involvement

Question 1

Which IDEA principle specifically recognizes parents as equal partners in the special education process?

Accepted Answer

Parent Participation

Answer

Zero Reject

Answer

Nondiscriminatory Evaluation

Answer

Free Appropriate Public Education

Question 2

When must a parent provide informed consent under IDEA?

Accepted Answer

Before the initial evaluation and before initial provision of special education services

Answer

Only when a student is first referred for special education

Answer

Only when the school proposes a change in placement

Answer

Before every annual IEP meeting

Question 3

Which communication strategy is most effective when working with families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds?

Accepted Answer

Providing translated materials and professional interpreters to ensure meaningful participation

Answer

Providing all communication in English to encourage language learning

Answer

Using family members as interpreters to save resources

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Communicating only through formal written letters

Question 4

What is the purpose of a parent training and information center (PTI) under IDEA?

Accepted Answer

To provide parents of children with disabilities information, training, and support to participate effectively in their children's education

Answer

To train parents to become certified special education teachers

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To give parents access to online IEP management tools

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To provide respite care services for families

Question 5

Which approach to family involvement focuses on building on family strengths and using community resources already available to the family?

Accepted Answer

Strengths-based approach

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Deficit-based approach

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Family systems theory

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Ecological systems approach

Question 6

Which member of the IEP team is required by IDEA to attend IEP meetings?

Accepted Answer

At least one of the student's parents or legal guardians

Answer

The school principal

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The school psychologist

Answer

A community agency representative