Virginia Special Needs & Inclusive Education 2

Question 1

Under IDEA, which team member is REQUIRED to attend every IEP meeting?

Accepted Answer

A general education teacher of the student

Answer

IDEA requires that at least one general education teacher participate in IEP meetings when the student is or may be participating in general education.

Question 2

A student with dyslexia struggles to decode words during reading. Which evidence-based instructional approach is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Structured Literacy using systematic phonics instruction

Answer

Structured Literacy, which includes systematic and explicit phonics instruction, is the most research-supported approach for students with dyslexia.

Question 3

Which term describes the process of modifying the curriculum content, performance standards, or assessment criteria specifically for a student with a disability?

Accepted Answer

Modification

Answer

Modifications alter what a student is expected to learn or demonstrate, changing the content or performance standard itself.

Question 4

A Virginia teacher suspects a student has an emotional disturbance. What is the teacher's first required step?

Accepted Answer

Refer the student to the school's intervention team or student support team

Answer

Before a formal evaluation, Virginia schools require a referral to the intervention team to ensure supports are implemented and data is collected first.

Question 5

Which placement option represents the LEAST restrictive environment for a student who needs academic support but can participate in most general education activities?

Accepted Answer

A resource room for part of the school day

Answer

A resource room setting allows the student to participate in general education for most of the day while receiving targeted support, making it less restrictive than self-contained options.

(Virginia) Virginia Teaching Certification Practice Test

(Virginia) Virginia Teaching Certification Practice Test

Virginia Special Needs & Inclusive Education 2