Special Education for Students with Specific Disabilities

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge of Special Education for Students with Specific Disabilities. It covers various aspects of special education, including assessment, instruction, and support services.
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What is the primary purpose of a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)?

  1. To identify the underlying causes of challenging behaviors.

  2. To develop a behavior intervention plan.

  3. To assess the student's academic skills.

  4. To determine the student's eligibility for special education services.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An FBA is conducted to gather information about the student's behavior, the environmental factors that may be contributing to the behavior, and the student's skills and abilities.

Which of the following is NOT a type of disability that may qualify a student for special education services?

  1. Autism Spectrum Disorder

  2. Specific Learning Disability

  3. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

  4. Giftedness


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Giftedness is not a disability and does not qualify a student for special education services.

What is the purpose of an Individualized Education Program (IEP)?

  1. To outline the student's educational goals and objectives.

  2. To specify the services and supports the student will receive.

  3. To determine the student's eligibility for special education services.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An IEP is a legal document that outlines the student's educational goals and objectives, the services and supports the student will receive, and the student's eligibility for special education services.

Which of the following is NOT a common instructional strategy used in special education?

  1. Direct instruction

  2. Cooperative learning

  3. Peer tutoring

  4. Lecture


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lecture is not a common instructional strategy used in special education because it is not an effective way to engage students with disabilities.

What is the purpose of a transition plan in special education?

  1. To help the student prepare for life after high school.

  2. To identify the student's strengths and weaknesses.

  3. To develop a behavior intervention plan.

  4. To assess the student's academic skills.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A transition plan is developed to help the student prepare for life after high school, including employment, post-secondary education, and independent living.

Which of the following is NOT a type of support service that may be provided to students with disabilities?

  1. Speech-language therapy

  2. Occupational therapy

  3. Physical therapy

  4. Counseling


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Counseling is not a type of support service that is typically provided to students with disabilities.

What is the purpose of a 504 plan?

  1. To provide accommodations for students with disabilities.

  2. To determine the student's eligibility for special education services.

  3. To develop a behavior intervention plan.

  4. To assess the student's academic skills.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A 504 plan is a legal document that outlines the accommodations that a student with a disability needs in order to access the general education curriculum.

Which of the following is NOT a federal law that protects the rights of students with disabilities?

  1. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

  2. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

  3. Rehabilitation Act of 1973

  4. No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

NCLB is not a federal law that protects the rights of students with disabilities.

What is the purpose of a special education assessment?

  1. To determine the student's eligibility for special education services.

  2. To identify the student's strengths and weaknesses.

  3. To develop a behavior intervention plan.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A special education assessment is conducted to determine the student's eligibility for special education services, identify the student's strengths and weaknesses, and develop a behavior intervention plan.

Which of the following is NOT a type of special education placement?

  1. Regular classroom with support services

  2. Special education classroom

  3. Homebound instruction

  4. Hospital instruction


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hospital instruction is not a type of special education placement.

What is the purpose of a parent-teacher conference in special education?

  1. To discuss the student's progress and goals.

  2. To review the student's IEP.

  3. To develop a behavior intervention plan.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A parent-teacher conference in special education is held to discuss the student's progress and goals, review the student's IEP, and develop a behavior intervention plan.

Which of the following is NOT a type of assistive technology that may be used by students with disabilities?

  1. Speech-generating devices

  2. Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices

  3. Wheelchairs

  4. Hearing aids


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Wheelchairs are not a type of assistive technology that is typically used by students with disabilities.

What is the purpose of a portfolio assessment in special education?

  1. To collect evidence of the student's progress over time.

  2. To identify the student's strengths and weaknesses.

  3. To develop a behavior intervention plan.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A portfolio assessment in special education is used to collect evidence of the student's progress over time, identify the student's strengths and weaknesses, and develop a behavior intervention plan.

Which of the following is NOT a type of special education teacher?

  1. General education teacher with a special education endorsement

  2. Special education teacher with a general education endorsement

  3. Special education teacher with a master's degree in special education

  4. Paraprofessional


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Special education teachers with a general education endorsement are not a type of special education teacher.

What is the purpose of a transition assessment in special education?

  1. To identify the student's strengths and weaknesses.

  2. To develop a transition plan.

  3. To assess the student's academic skills.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A transition assessment in special education is used to identify the student's strengths and weaknesses, develop a transition plan, and assess the student's academic skills.

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