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Legal and Ethical Considerations in Special Needs Education

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Which federal law governs the education of children with disabilities in the United States?

  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)

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

IDEA is the primary federal law that governs the education of children with disabilities in the United States. It ensures that children with disabilities have access to a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) that meets their unique needs.

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

  1. To provide a roadmap for a student's education

  2. To document a student's disability

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

  4. To create a behavior plan for a student

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An IEP is a written document that outlines a student's present levels of performance, annual goals, and the specific educational services that the student will receive to help them reach those goals.

Who is responsible for developing and implementing a student's IEP?

  1. The student's parents or guardians

  2. The student's teacher

  3. The school principal

  4. A team of individuals including the student's parents or guardians, teacher, and other relevant professionals

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The IEP team is responsible for developing and implementing a student's IEP. The team typically includes the student's parents or guardians, teacher, and other relevant professionals, such as a special education teacher, speech-language pathologist, or occupational therapist.

What is the least restrictive environment (LRE) for a student with a disability?

  1. A regular education classroom with no accommodations or modifications

  2. A regular education classroom with accommodations and modifications

  3. A special education classroom

  4. A separate school for students with disabilities

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The LRE for a student with a disability is the regular education classroom with accommodations and modifications that allow the student to participate in and benefit from the general education curriculum.

What is the role of due process in special education?

  1. To ensure that students with disabilities receive a free and appropriate public education (FAPE)

  2. To resolve disputes between parents and schools regarding the provision of special education services

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

  4. To create a behavior plan for a student

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Due process is a legal process that ensures that students with disabilities receive a FAPE. It allows parents to challenge decisions made by the school district regarding the provision of special education services.

What is the difference between an accommodation and a modification in special education?

  1. Accommodations change the way the material is presented, while modifications change the content of the material

  2. Accommodations change the way the material is presented, while modifications change the way the student is assessed

  3. Accommodations change the way the student is assessed, while modifications change the content of the material

  4. Accommodations change the way the student is assessed, while modifications change the way the material is presented

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Accommodations change the way the material is presented to the student, such as providing a student with a visual aid or allowing them to use a computer to take notes. Modifications change the content of the material, such as reducing the number of items on a test or providing a student with a simplified version of a text.

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

  1. To help students with disabilities prepare for life after high school

  2. To document a student's progress in special education

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

  4. To create a behavior plan for a student

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A transition plan is a document that outlines the steps that will be taken to help a student with a disability prepare for life after high school. It may include information about the student's goals, the services that they will need, and the agencies that will be involved in providing those services.

What is the role of confidentiality in special education?

  1. To protect the privacy of students with disabilities

  2. To ensure that students with disabilities receive a free and appropriate public education (FAPE)

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

  4. To create a behavior plan for a student

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Confidentiality is important in special education to protect the privacy of students with disabilities. This means that information about a student's disability and the services that they receive cannot be shared without the consent of the student's parents or guardians.

What is the role of advocacy in special education?

  1. To represent the interests of students with disabilities and their families

  2. To ensure that students with disabilities receive a free and appropriate public education (FAPE)

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

  4. To create a behavior plan for a student

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Advocacy is important in special education to represent the interests of students with disabilities and their families. Advocates can help families understand their rights and responsibilities, and they can help them to navigate the special education system.

What is the role of ethics in special education?

  1. To ensure that students with disabilities receive a free and appropriate public education (FAPE)

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

  3. To create a behavior plan for a student

  4. To guide the actions of professionals who work with students with disabilities

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ethics are important in special education to guide the actions of professionals who work with students with disabilities. Ethical principles include respect for the dignity and rights of all individuals, beneficence (doing good), non-maleficence (doing no harm), and justice (fairness).

What is the difference between a disability and a learning disability?

  1. A disability is a physical or mental impairment that affects a person's ability to function in everyday life, while a learning disability is a disorder that affects a person's ability to learn

  2. A disability is a mental impairment that affects a person's ability to function in everyday life, while a learning disability is a physical impairment that affects a person's ability to learn

  3. A disability is a physical or mental impairment that affects a person's ability to learn, while a learning disability is a disorder that affects a person's ability to function in everyday life

  4. A disability is a disorder that affects a person's ability to learn, while a learning disability is a physical or mental impairment that affects a person's ability to function in everyday life

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A disability is a physical or mental impairment that affects a person's ability to function in everyday life. A learning disability is a disorder that affects a person's ability to learn. Learning disabilities can be caused by a variety of factors, including genetic factors, brain injuries, and environmental factors.

What is the role of assessment in special education?

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

  2. To develop a student's IEP

  3. To monitor a student's progress in special education

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Assessment plays a vital role in special education. It is used to determine a student's eligibility for special education services, to develop a student's IEP, and to monitor a student's progress in special education.

What is the difference between a related service and a supplementary aid and service in special education?

  1. Related services are provided by a school district, while supplementary aids and services are provided by a non-school entity

  2. Related services are provided to help a student with a disability participate in the general education curriculum, while supplementary aids and services are provided to help a student with a disability access the general education curriculum

  3. Related services are provided to help a student with a disability access the general education curriculum, while supplementary aids and services are provided to help a student with a disability participate in the general education curriculum

  4. Related services are provided by a non-school entity, while supplementary aids and services are provided by a school district

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Related services are provided to help a student with a disability participate in the general education curriculum. They may include services such as speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. Supplementary aids and services are provided to help a student with a disability access the general education curriculum. They may include services such as assistive technology, adapted materials, and preferential seating.

What is the role of collaboration in special education?

  1. To ensure that all students with disabilities receive a free and appropriate public education (FAPE)

  2. To develop and implement a student's IEP

  3. To monitor a student's progress in special education

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Collaboration is essential in special education. It is necessary to ensure that all students with disabilities receive a FAPE, to develop and implement a student's IEP, and to monitor a student's progress in special education. Collaboration involves working together with parents, teachers, administrators, and other professionals to provide the best possible education for students with disabilities.

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