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Unit 8 Pretest: Introduction to Special Education
Programs and Procedures
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  1. Schools have a duty to educate every child in their district in a manner that is appropriate to their needs?

    True
    False
    I don't know

  2. An IEP describes the type and extent of special education services which will be provided to a student with a disability.

    True
    False
    I don't know

  3. State and Federal laws are designed to encourage schools to involve parents in the development of the IEP.

    True
    False
    I don't know

  4. Free Appropriate Public Education means

    A) All students must be educated in public places.
    B) Students are free to start and stop special education as they wish.
    C) Parents can't be charged extra for special education services.
    D) Schools do not have to provide an education to those students who would not be likely to benefit.
    E) I don't know.

  5. Least Restrictive environment applies to non-academic areas (such as sports) as well as academic programs.

    True
    False
    I don't know.

  6. In order to receive special education services, a student must first be verified as having a disability.

    True
    False
    I don't know.

  7. A multidisciplinary evaluation team is used to

    A) Plan a students educational program.
    B) Decide what services a student receives.
    C) Evaluate the effectiveness of the schools special education program.
    D) Determine whether a child qualifies for special education services.
    E) I don't know.

  8. The type of educational setting in which the greatest number of students are served is

    A) self-contained classrooms.
    B) residential settings.
    C) regular classrooms.
    D) resource programs.
    E) I don't know.

  9. What is the purpose of the student assistance team?

    A) Ease the transition into special education programs.
    B) Assist classroom teachers in developing solutions for instructional and behavioral problems.
    C) Give teachers a place to share stories about students.
    D) Punish students.
    E) I don't know.

  10. Which of the following is the least restrictive environment?

    A) Self-contained classrooms.
    B) Residential settings.
    C) Resource programs.
    D) Special schools.
    E) I don't know.

  11. Which of the following best describes the purpose of Least Restrictive Environment?

    A) Educational settings which provide the least expensive educational program.
    B) Educational settings as much like regular classrooms as possible.
    C) Educational settings in which students have the most freedom.
    D) Educational settings with fewer distractions.
    E) I don't know.

  12. Which of the following is required before a student can be verified as having a disability?

    A) Collection and analysis of data showing that the student meets the verification criteria.
    B) An evaluation by someone outside of the school.
    C) The general consensus from all the student's teachers that additional support is required.
    D) Parents must pay for the cost of the evaluation.
    E) I don't know.

  13. Resource programs are designed to provide students with the support that will allow them to participate in all or part of the day in the regular school program.

    True
    False
    I don't know.

  14. Schools are required to plan and provide transition services for students over age 16. What are transition services?

    A) An analysis of the students developmental status including height, weight, mental ability, adaptive behavior and social skills.
    B) An analysis which provides support for the needs of a student with a disability in the high school setting.
    C) Activities which promote movement from school to post-school activities, including post-secondary education, vocational training, employment, continuing and adult education, adult services, independent living, or community participation.
    D) Preparation for gradual withdrawal of all services by the time the student leaves high school.
    E) I don't know.

  15. What information should be used in determining goals and objectives for a student in their IEP?

    A) The availability of special programs within the school where the student will attend.
    B) The student's present level of performance.
    C) The kind of disability identified by the Multidisciplinary Team .
    D) The age of the student.
    E) I don't know.

  16. When should the IEP be developed?

    A) Prior to the IEP conference.
    B) During the IEP conference.
    C) After the IEP conference.
    D) After a feasibility review by the school administration.
    E) I don't know.

  17. When parents disagree with the school's decisions about identification or placement of their son or daughter

    A) The professionals at the school make the final determination.
    B) Their only option is to move the child to a different school.
    C) They may ask for a hearing conducted by the Department of Education.
    D) They can ask for support from other parents to pressure the school to change their decision.
    E) I don't know.

  18. Schools must have parents written consent to do which of the following?

    A) Place a child in a special education program.
    B) Make changes in a child's cumulative record.
    C) Conduct an assessment of a student to determine if they are eligible for Special Education.
    D) Both A and C.
    E) I don't know.

  19. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is set up to ensure that schools treat students with disabilities in a way which is fair and equitable.

    True.
    False.
    I don't know.

  20. Students must be reevaluated by a Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MDT) at least?

    A) Every year.
    B) Every three years.
    C) Every five years.
    D) Whenever the placement is changed.
    E) I don't know.

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