Virginia Special Needs & Inclusive Education 3

Question 1

Which federal law prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in schools receiving federal funding and does NOT require an IEP?

Accepted Answer

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

Answer

Section 504 prohibits disability discrimination in federally funded programs and provides accommodations through a 504 Plan, not an IEP.

Question 2

A student's IEP goal states: 'Given a graphic organizer, the student will write a five-sentence paragraph with 80% accuracy across 4 out of 5 trials.' This goal exemplifies which characteristic of a well-written IEP goal?

Accepted Answer

It is measurable and includes conditions, behavior, and criteria

Answer

A well-written IEP goal includes a condition (given a graphic organizer), a measurable behavior (write a paragraph), and specific criteria (80% across 4/5 trials).

Question 3

When a student with a disability is suspended for more than 10 cumulative school days in a year, schools must conduct a:

Accepted Answer

Manifestation Determination Review (MDR)

Answer

A Manifestation Determination Review is required to determine whether the student's behavior was caused by or related to their disability before extended removal.

Question 4

A teacher notices a student with a learning disability is consistently struggling on multiple-choice tests but demonstrates understanding through class discussions. The most appropriate accommodation is:

Accepted Answer

Allowing oral responses or alternative assessment formats

Answer

Allowing oral responses or alternative formats removes the barrier of written expression while still assessing the student's actual knowledge.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in a classroom?

Accepted Answer

Providing all students with multiple means of representation, action, and engagement

Answer

UDL proactively designs instruction to be accessible to all learners by offering multiple means of representation, action/expression, and engagement.

(Virginia) Virginia Teaching Certification Practice Test

(Virginia) Virginia Teaching Certification Practice Test

Virginia Special Needs & Inclusive Education 3