56. The continuum of services is a series of educational placements that can be used to
determine a student’s
A) Present levels of performance
B) Behavior interventions
C) Least restrictive environment
D) Range of probable success
57. In ___________the court extended a previous decision to include all children with
disabilities.
A) Mills v. Board of Education, District of Columbia, 1972
B) Winkelman v. Parma City School District, 2007
C) Arlington Central School District Board of Education v. Murphy, 2006
D) Agostini v. Felton, 1997
True/ False
58. Litigation is the only reason we have recent changes in the procedures and practices
currently being instituted in special education.
A) True
B) False
59. Schools must justify the exclusion of students with disabilities for any period of time from
the general education environment.
A) True
B) False
60. All students eligible for special education services under IDEA are also eligible for
accommodations under Section 504.
A) True
B) False
61. Judicial decisions and legislative enactments have been a major force in transforming the
field of special education.
A) True
B) False
62. The individualized family service plan must be reviewed every 9 months.
A) True
B) False
63. The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) do not apply to students receiving special
education.
A) True
B) False
64. According to IDEA 2004, special education teachers are not required to have highly
qualified teacher status.
A) True
B) False
65. IDEA 2004 requires that all students participate in statewide assessments.
A) True
B) False
66. IDEA 2004 dictates that a multitude of formal and informal tools are required during the
assessment process.
A) True
B) False
67. Eligibility standards are no different from state to state.
A) True
B) False
68. The individualized education program and the placement recommendation should be
formulated at the same time.
A) True
B) False
69. Schools are liable if the goals in the IEP are not achieved.
A) True
B) False
70. The empowerment model is the basis for the construction of an effective individualized
family service plan.
A) True
B) False
71. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 forbids discrimination against persons with
disabilities in both the public and private sectors.
A) True
B) False
72. The philosophy of “zero reject” holds that all children, regardless of their disability, should
be provided an appropriate education.
A) True
B) False
73. PL 94-142 requires that parents participate fully in the decision-making process that affects
their child’s education.
A) True
B) False
74. A free appropriate public education (FAPE) includes the principle of related services such
as occupational therapy.
A) True
B) False
75. IDEA does not mandate parental consent for referral but does require consent for
evaluation.
A) True
B) False
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76. PL 94-142 requires services be provided for preschool children with disabilities.
A) True
B) False
77. NCLB 2001 stipulated that schools were expected to show annual yearly progress toward
the goal of 100% proficiency in 2014.
A) True
B) False
78. The purpose of the 504 Plan is to enable the students to receive a free appropriate
public education.
A) True
B) False
79. Section 504 protects individuals with disabilities from discrimination throughout
their life span.
A) True
B) False
80. Norm-referenced assessments are especially helpful in pinpointing specific skills in
which a student may require additional instruction.
A) True
B) False
Short Answer
81. List the six major components of PL 94-142.
82. Discuss three changes introduced by the IDEA Amendments of 1997.
83. List the two eligibility criteria for a student to receive services through Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
84. Explain what occurs when a student reaches the “age of majority.”
85. Select one of the assessment accommodations categories and provide examples.
86. What sources of information can be used during the assessment process?
87. Who are the required members of the team that develops a student’s individualized
education program?
88. What are the five components that measurable annual goals should include?
89. Create four examples of parent concerns that may be used when developing goals in the
individualized family service plan.
90. List six types of educational settings where a student may receive instruction.
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Essay
91. Judicial decisions have played a critical role in shaping special education service delivery.
Discuss four of the influential court cases and the specific contribution to the field of
special education that each provided.
92. Describe the similarities and differences between the Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
93. Discuss four significant issues addressed through the Individuals with Disabilities
Education Improvement Act of 2004.
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94. Compare and contrast interindividual differences and intraindividual differences.
95.List and describe the elements of an appropriate individualized education program.
96. Explain the criteria for protections from discrimination as stipulated in Section 504.
97. Discuss the differences among the concepts of least restrictive environment, regular
ed initiative, and full inclusion.
98. Compare/contrast the provisions of PL 94-142 with the current provisions of IDEA
2004.
2004.
99. Discuss the concept of “reasonable accommodations” as required by Section 504.
100. Discuss, in detail, the significance of Brown v. Board of Education, Topeka, Kansas
to the field of special education.
