Chapter 2 Test Bank
True and False
1. The name of the law under which special education professionals are currently working is
IDEA 2004.
2. Once a bill such as IDEA 2004 is passed and has been signed by the president, becoming
law, states are not authorized to interpret components, pass state laws, and write
regulations to be implemented within that state.
3. A child’s parents do not need to provide consent for the child to be evaluated for special
education and/or related services.
4. Informed consent requires that local education agencies provide information to parents in
their native language or mode of communication.
5. The purpose of nondiscriminatory assessment is to make sure that eligible students
receive special education services regardless of their disability.
6. Local education agencies must always ensure that a meeting takes place with all involved
parties when reviewing existing data on a student to determine additional testing needs.
7. Attention deficit disorder (ADD) is a separate category under IDEA, so students with
ADD automatically qualify for special education services.
8. Parent participation in the entire special education process is encouraged.
9. Every student who receives special education or related services must have an IEP.
10. When considering continued eligibility, a student must undergo a comprehensive formal
testing process in order to determine continued placement whether or not the parents
request it.
Multiple Choice
1. This law was the original law that mandated education agencies ensure an appropriate
assessment and education for individuals with disabilities.
A. Individuals with Disabilities Act
B. No Child Left Behind
C. Education for all Handicapped Children Act
D. Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act
2. Once a bill has been signed by the president and becomes law, legal guidelines for
implementing the law are written. These guidelines are called which of the following?
A. Regulations
B. Due process
C. Compliance
D. Litigation
3. How many days does an LEA have to conduct a comprehensive evaluation?
A. 15 days
B. 25 days
C. 45 days
D. 60 days
4. John’s parents disagree with the results of his most recent evaluation and the
recommendation from the multidisciplinary team, which is that John be discontinued
from receiving special services. What can John’s parents do?
A. Remove John from school
B. File a Due Process claim
C. Nothing; John will no longer receive services
D. Request John be re-evaluated
5. All of the following are required when using a standardized instrument, except which of
the following?
A. Choosing a test that is psychometrically adequate
B. Strictly following the standardization protocols, without adaptation
C. Administration by trained personnel
D. Not penalizing a student for an existing impairment.
6. Which of the following was used prior to IDEA 2004 in order to determine the existence
of a learning disability for a student being evaluated?
A. Response to Intervention
B. Early Intervention
C. Research-based Practices
D. Significant Discrepancy
7. If a member of an IEP Team is unable to attend an IEP meeting, what must they do?
A. Submit their information in writing to the IEP Team
B. Request that the meeting date be changed so they can attend
C. Have an individual meeting with the parents
D. Nothing; if they cannot be there, they do not need to worry about it.
8. It may be determined that a Team member may not need to attend the IEP meeting under
which circumstance?
A. The IEP member has to teach at that time
B. The IEP member is a related service
C. The IEP member is not presenting any new information
D. The IEP member is a long-term substitute for the special education
teacher
9. These services are considered necessary for a child to benefit from the instructional goals
of the IEP.
A. Special education services
B. Psychological services
C. Medical services
D. Related services
10. All of the following are procedural safeguards, except which of the following?
A. Parents should be informed of the procedures and safeguards for
obtaining an initial evaluation.
B. Parents are offered an opportunity to meet with the legal counsel of the
LEA to be given information about special education laws.
C. Parents should receive prior notice before any actions related to their
child are taken.
D. Parents should be made aware of how to obtain their student’s records
and who has access to those records.
11. The focus of IDEA on including students in the general education environment is known
as which of the following?
A. Procedural safeguards
B. Mainstreaming
C. The least restrictive environment
D. Inclusion
12. Which of the following are services that are designed to assist a student’s move between
school and adult life?
A. Special education services
B. Transition services
C. Related services
D. Job coaching services
13. According to IDEA, transition services should begin at what age?
A. 14
B. 16
C. 18
D. 21
14. All of these behaviors would result in an automatic 45-day change of placement, except
which of the following?
A. Use of or possession of drugs
B. Use of or possession of weapons
C. Behaviors that result in extreme bodily injury
D. Refusing to comply with teacher directions
15. This is a civil rights law, whose purpose is to prevent discrimination against individuals
with disabilities in programs receiving federal financial assistance.
A. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
B. Americans with Disabilities Education Act
C. Rehabilitation Act
D. Education for All Handicapped Children Act
16. Which of the following must occur before a child may receive special education services?
A. Comprehensive evaluation
B. Remedial programs
C. The student must request additional help
D. The student must request special education services
17. Parents must be fully informed and provide consent for which of the following before it
occurs?
A. A comprehensive evaluation
B. The initiation of special education services
C. The release of confidential records
D. All of the above
18. Federal law provides which of the following to insure the rights of parents are not
violated?
A. Several assessment techniques
B. Several methods of observation
C. Several techniques and strategies for intervention
D. Several procedural safeguards
19. When parents disagree with school system personnel, IDEA 2004 states which of the
following?
A. The school must agree with the parents.
B. The school and parents must meet with their attorneys.
C. The school must have an attorney but the parents cannot have their
attorney.
D. The school and parents have a mediation meeting.
20. Every student receiving special education services must have which of the following?
A. An IEP
B. Related services
C. Transportation services
D. Transition plan
21. Which of the following represents a parent’s right when a student has been evaluated and
determined by the team to be eligible for services?
A. Refusal of services
B. Refusal of consent for services before the child receives services
C. Provide consent for related services only
D. Lose control over whether the child receives services
22. According to IDEA 2004, the diagnosis of learning disabilities specifically requires that
a student does which of the following?
A. Demonstrate a significant discrepancy.
B. Not respond to research-based interventions.
C. Display a lack of social skills.
D. Take an IQ and achievement test.
23. Who may request an initial evaluation?
A. A parent
B. A teacher
C. Others who know and work with a student in school
D. All of the above
24. Which of the following refers to when parents are fully notified in their native language
of all educational activities to be conducted during a nondiscriminatory evaluation of
their child?
A. Procedural safeguards.
B. Parental consent.
C. Informed consent.
D. Eligibility determination.
25. Mrs. Jones is the special education teacher sitting on Jimmy’s IEP Team. She is new to
the district and is unaware of the testing procedures used during the multi-disciplinary
evaluation. Who else at the IEP would be able to interpret the evaluation results?
A. The general education teacher
B. A school psychologist
C. The parents
D. The family’s advocate
Short Answer
1. Discuss the evolution of the special education law from inception to implementation at
the local level (LEA).
2. Identify some general considerations for placing a student into a general education
environment who has been identified as having special needs.
3. Identify some of the legal requirements pertaining to procedural safeguards regarding
when parents should receive notice of their rights.
4. List at least five requirements of the Non-discriminatory Evaluation.
5. Mary is due for a re-evaluation to determine if she continues to require special education
services. The team is recommending that, upon review of the existing data, that Mary is
not in need of further testing. Mary’s mother disagrees and would like additional testing
completed, especially with regard to broad academic achievement gains. Explain the
next steps of the process.
6. Explain the rationale for why the Severe Discrepancy model is no longer used in
identifying students with learning disabilities and what model has replaced it.
7. As outlined in IDEA 2004 regulations, who is mandated to take part in a comprehensive
evaluation conducted by an IEP Team if the team has determined that the student needs
further evaluation in speech, language, reading, and social/behavioral skills?
8. What information needs to be included on an IEP as stipulated by the IDEA Amendments
of 2004?
9. Compare and contrast Section 504 and IDEA.
10. Significant issues remain with providing appropriate services for families and students
from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Identify at least two issues and
describe how you would try to eliminate the problem.
11. Discuss the provisions IDEA contains regarding resolving differences.
12. Identify the severe behaviors that would result in an automatic removal from the school
setting for 45 days.
Chapter 2 Test Bank Answer Key
True and False
Multiple Choice
Short Answer
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