1.Inclusiveeducationparadigmsforstudentswithdisabilitiesmaybedescribedas
a.pulloutservices. b.pushinservices.
c.pushoutservices. d.leftoutservices.
ANSWER: b
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Understanding
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.03.01-Defineinclusiveeducation.
NATIONALSTANDARDS: UnitedStates-CEC.1.0-Beginningspecialeducationprofessionalsunderstandhow
exceptionalitiesmayinteractwithdevelopmentandlearningandusethisknowledgeto
providemeaningfulandchallenginglearningexperiencesforindividualswith
exceptionalities.
UnitedStates-CEC.2.0-Beginningspecialeducationprofessionalscreatesafe,
inclusive,culturallyresponsivelearningenvironmentssothatindividualswith
exceptionalitiesbecomeactiveandeffectivelearnersanddevelopemotionalwell-being,
positivesocialinteractions,andself-determination.
NOTES: Whereas,thetraditionalmodelforspecialeducation“pullsthestudentoutofthegeneral
educationclasstoreceivesupport,”inclusiveeducationfocuseson“pushingservices
andsupportsinto”thegeneraleducationsettingforbothstudentsandteachers.
2.Samuel,astudentwithdisabilities,receivesmostofhisinstructioninhisthirdgradegeneraleducationclassroomwith
somepulloutforspeechandlanguageservices.Thisisanexampleof
a.fullinclusion. b.partialinclusion.
c.reasonableaccommodation. d.segregation.
ANSWER: b
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Applying
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.03.01-Defineinclusiveeducation.
NATIONALSTANDARDS: UnitedStates-CEC.1.0-Beginningspecialeducationprofessionalsunderstandhow
exceptionalitiesmayinteractwithdevelopmentandlearningandusethisknowledgeto
providemeaningfulandchallenginglearningexperiencesforindividualswith
exceptionalities.
UnitedStates-CEC.2.0-Beginningspecialeducationprofessionalscreatesafe,
inclusive,culturallyresponsivelearningenvironmentssothatindividualswith
exceptionalitiesbecomeactiveandeffectivelearnersanddevelopemotionalwell-being,
positivesocialinteractions,andself-determination.
3.Proponentsofpulloutprogramsarguethattheavailableresearchdoesnotsupport_________forallstudentswith
disabilities.
a.part-timeplacementinaspecialeducationself-containedclassroom
b.placementingeneraleducationclassesandresourcerooms
c.full-timeplacementinageneraleducationclass
d.Alloftheanswersarecorrect.
ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Applying
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.03.01-Defineinclusiveeducation.
NATIONALSTANDARDS: UnitedStates-CEC.1.0-Beginningspecialeducationprofessionalsunderstandhow
exceptionalitiesmayinteractwithdevelopmentandlearningandusethisknowledgeto
providemeaningfulandchallenginglearningexperiencesforindividualswith
exceptionalities.
UnitedStates-CEC.2.0-Beginningspecialeducationprofessionalscreatesafe,
inclusive,culturallyresponsivelearningenvironmentssothatindividualswith
exceptionalitiesbecomeactiveandeffectivelearnersanddevelopemotionalwell-being,
positivesocialinteractions,andself-determination.
4.Inclusiveschoolsthataresuccessfulinpromotingstudentachievementandvaluedpost-schooloutcomes
a.promotevaluesofdiversity,acceptance,andbelonging.
b.provideamultidisciplinaryschool-widesupportsystem.
c.ensureaccesstothegeneralcurriculumwhilemeetingtheindividualizedneedsofeachstudent.
d.promotevaluesofdiversity,acceptance,andbelonging,provideamultidisciplinaryschool-widesupportsystem,
andensureaccesstothegeneralcurriculumwhilemeetingtheindividualizedneedsofeachstudent.
ANSWER: d
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Applying
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.03.02-Describethecharacteristicsofevidence-basedinclusive
schools.
NATIONALSTANDARDS: UnitedStates-CEC.1.0-Beginningspecialeducationprofessionalsunderstandhow
exceptionalitiesmayinteractwithdevelopmentandlearningandusethisknowledgeto
providemeaningfulandchallenginglearningexperiencesforindividualswith
exceptionalities.
UnitedStates-CEC.6.0-Beginningspecialeducationprofessionalsusefoundational
knowledgeofthefieldandtheirprofessionalEthicalPrinciplesandPracticeStandards
toinformspecialeducationpractice,toengageinlifelonglearning,andtoadvancetheir
profession.
5.Zarahasbeenreceivingsupportfromfamily,friends,andasupportnetworkofmutualcaringthatpromotesinclusion.
Thisisanexampleof
a.formalsupports. b.naturalsupports.
c.assistivetechnology. d.accesstogeneraleducation.
ANSWER: b
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Applying
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.03.02-Describethecharacteristicsofevidence-basedinclusive
schools.
NATIONALSTANDARDS: UnitedStates-CEC.1.0-Beginningspecialeducationprofessionalsunderstandhow
exceptionalitiesmayinteractwithdevelopmentandlearningandusethisknowledgeto
providemeaningfulandchallenginglearningexperiencesforindividualswith
exceptionalities.
UnitedStates-CEC.6.0-Beginningspecialeducationprofessionalsusefoundational
knowledgeofthefieldandtheirprofessionalEthicalPrinciplesandPracticeStandards
toinformspecialeducationpractice,toengageinlifelonglearning,andtoadvancetheir
profession.
6.TheNationalAssociationofSchoolPsychologists(2009)definedevidence-basedinclusiveeducationasthe
opportunityforstudentswithdisabilitiestoattend_____.
a.publicschool
b.theschooloftheirchoice
c.thesameschooltheywouldattendifnotdisabled
d.asimilarschooltotheonetheywouldattendifnotdisabled
ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Remembering
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.03.02-Describethecharacteristicsofevidence-basedinclusive
schools.
NATIONALSTANDARDS: UnitedStates-CEC.1.0-Beginningspecialeducationprofessionalsunderstandhow
exceptionalitiesmayinteractwithdevelopmentandlearningandusethisknowledgeto
providemeaningfulandchallenginglearningexperiencesforindividualswith
exceptionalities.
UnitedStates-CEC.6.0-Beginningspecialeducationprofessionalsusefoundational
knowledgeofthefieldandtheirprofessionalEthicalPrinciplesandPracticeStandards
toinformspecialeducationpractice,toengageinlifelonglearning,andtoadvancetheir
profession.
7.Theindividualizededucationprogrammustdescribe
a.highexpectations
b.instructionalmethodology.
c.howgeneraleducationteachersaretrained.
d.howthedisabilityaffectsthechild’sinvolvementandprogressinthegeneralcurriculum.
ANSWER: d
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Remembering
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.03.02-Describethecharacteristicsofevidence-basedinclusive
schools.
NATIONALSTANDARDS: UnitedStates-CEC.1.0-Beginningspecialeducationprofessionalsunderstandhow
exceptionalitiesmayinteractwithdevelopmentandlearningandusethisknowledgeto
providemeaningfulandchallenginglearningexperiencesforindividualswith
exceptionalities.
UnitedStates-CEC.6.0-Beginningspecialeducationprofessionalsusefoundational
knowledgeofthefieldandtheirprofessionalEthicalPrinciplesandPracticeStandards
toinformspecialeducationpractice,toengageinlifelonglearning,andtoadvancetheir
profession.
NOTES: Astudent’sIEPmustdescribehowthedisabilityaffectsthechild’sinvolvementand
progressinthegeneralcurriculum.
8._____isdefinedasprofessionals,parents,andstudentsworkingtogethertoachieveamutualgoalofdeliveringan
effectiveeducationalprogramdesignedtomeettheneedsoftheindividual.
a.Collaboration b.Collusion
c.Competition d.Collateral
ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Remembering
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.03.03-Definemultidisciplinarycollaborationandidentifyitskey
characteristics.
NATIONALSTANDARDS: UnitedStates-CEC.7.0-Beginningspecialeducationprofessionalscollaboratewith
familiesandothereducators,relatedservicesproviders,individualswithexceptionalities,
andpersonnelfromcommunityagenciesinculturallyresponsivewaystoaddressthe
needsofindividualswithexceptionalitiesacrossarangeoflearningexperiences.
NOTES: Multidisciplinarycollaborationisdefinedasprofessionalsfromacrossdifferent
disciplines,parents,andstudentsworkingtogethertoachievethemutualgoalof
deliveringanevidence-basededucationalprogramdesignedtomeetindividualneedand
accesstothegeneralcurriculum.
9.Kalon,astudentwithseveredisabilities,hasartinthegeneraleducationclassroomwithnondisabledhighschool
peers.Duringanobservationyounoticehimcoloringfromanelementary-levelcoloringbookwhiletherestofthe
classisworkingonshading.Youmightcollaboratewiththeartteacherto
a.moveColinbacktohisspecialeducationclass.
b.provideanage-appropriateactivity.
c.getmorecoloringbooks.
d.trainhimtositquietlyduringactivitiesthataredifficultforhim.
ANSWER: b
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Applying
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.03.03-Definemultidisciplinarycollaborationandidentifyitskey
characteristics.
NATIONALSTANDARDS: UnitedStates-CEC.7.0-Beginningspecialeducationprofessionalscollaboratewith
familiesandothereducators,relatedservicesproviders,individualswithexceptionalities,
andpersonnelfromcommunityagenciesinculturallyresponsivewaystoaddressthe
needsofindividualswithexceptionalitiesacrossarangeoflearningexperiences.
10.TheRegularTeacherInitiativeischaracterizedby
a.thespecialeducationteacherhavingprimaryresponsibilityforstudentswithdisabilities.
b.thegeneraleducationteacherhavingprimaryresponsibilityforstudentswithdisabilities.
c.generalandspecialeducatorsworkingindependentlyofeachothertosupportthestudentinachievinga
commongoal.
d.generalandspecialeducationteachersworkingaspartnerstoachieveacommongoal.
ANSWER: d
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Understanding
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.03.03-Definemultidisciplinarycollaborationandidentifyitskey
characteristics.
NATIONALSTANDARDS: UnitedStates-CEC.7.0-Beginningspecialeducationprofessionalscollaboratewith
familiesandothereducators,relatedservicesproviders,individualswithexceptionalities,
andpersonnelfromcommunityagenciesinculturallyresponsivewaystoaddressthe
needsofindividualswithexceptionalitiesacrossarangeoflearningexperiences.
NOTES: ThegoalofREIisforgeneralandspecialeducatorstoshareresponsibilityinensuring
anappropriateeducationexperienceforstudentswithdisabilities.
11.Whichstrategywouldnotsupporteffectivemultidisciplinarycollaborativeteaming?
a.Afocusonindividualphilosophiesindevelopingachild’sinstructionalprogram
b.Teammemberswhoareviewedascollaboratorsnotexperts
c.Opencommunicationamongteammembers
d.Timesetasideforregularteammeetings
ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Applying
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.03.03-Definemultidisciplinarycollaborationandidentifyitskey
characteristics.
NATIONALSTANDARDS: UnitedStates-CEC.5.0-Beginningspecialeducationprofessionalsselect,adapt,and
usearepertoireofevidence-basedinstructionalstrategiestoadvancelearningof
individualswithexceptionalities.
OTHER: Conceptual
12.Thefundamentalpurposeofpeer-mediatedinstructionisto
a.enhanceacademiclearningonly.
b.establishfriendshipsbetweenstudentswithdisabilitiesandtheirnondisabledpeers.
c.createstructuredinteractionsbetweenstudentstoachieveacademicandsocial-emotionalgoals.
d.providethegeneraleducationteacherthefreedomtoworkwithotherstudentsintheclasswhilenondisabled
peersteachstudentswithdisabilities.
ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Applying
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.03.03-Definemultidisciplinarycollaborationandidentifyitskey
characteristics.
NATIONALSTANDARDS: UnitedStates-CEC.5.0-Beginningspecialeducationprofessionalsselect,adapt,and
usearepertoireofevidence-basedinstructionalstrategiestoadvancelearningof
individualswithexceptionalities.
NOTES: Peer-mediatedinstructioninvolvesastructuredinteractionbetweentwoormore
studentsunderthedirectsupervisionofaclassroomteacher.Theinstructionmayuse
peerandcross-agetutoringand/orcooperativelearning.
13.ApurposeofPartCforinfantsandtoddlersinIDEAisto
a.minimizethepotentialforfuturedevelopmentaldelay.
b.increaseeducationalcoststosocietyovertimetoensurethechild’sneedsaremet.
c.minimizepotentialforthechildtoliveinsocietyandincreasedependenceonthefamily.
d.decreaseparentresponsibilityinmeetingtheirchildren’sspecialneedswhileincreasingtheresponsibilityfor
professionals.
ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Applying
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.03.04-Describe(a)theimportanceofearlyinterventionservicesfor
youngchildrenandfamilies,(b)howPartCofIDEAsupportstheseservices,and(c)
evidence-basedearlychildhoodinstructionalapproaches.
NATIONALSTANDARDS: UnitedStates-CEC.6.0-Beginningspecialeducationprofessionalsusefoundational
knowledgeofthefieldandtheirprofessionalEthicalPrinciplesandPracticeStandards
toinformspecialeducationpractice,toengageinlifelonglearning,andtoadvancetheir
profession.
NOTES: Carefullyselectedservicesandsupportscanreducethelong-termimpactofthedisa-
bilityandcounteractanynegativeeffectsofwaitingtointervene.
14.Understandingofbraindevelopmentandneurosciencesuggestthatearlyinterventionservices
a.maybemorecostlyinthelongruntoprovidetheseservicesifthechildisn’tmatureenoughtolearn.
b.shouldbeginasearlyaspossible.
c.aremoreeffectiveifschoolswaituntilthechildreachesacertaindevelopmentalleveltoprovideservices.
d.aremoreeffectiveinacenter-basedsettingthaninthehome.
ANSWER: b
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Understanding
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.03.04-Describe(a)theimportanceofearlyinterventionservicesfor
youngchildrenandfamilies,(b)howPartCofIDEAsupportstheseservices,and(c)
evidence-basedearlychildhoodinstructionalapproaches.
NATIONALSTANDARDS: UnitedStates-CEC.5.0-Beginningspecialeducationprofessionalsselect,adapt,and
usearepertoireofevidence-basedinstructionalstrategiestoadvancelearningof
individualswithexceptionalities.
NOTES: Asourunderstandingofbraindevelopmentandneuroscienceincreases,ithasbe-come
clearthatearlyinterventionservicesshould(1)beginasearlyaspossible,(2)enhance
thementalhealth,executivefunctionskills,andself-regulationcapacitiesofcaregivers,
and(3)includeskill-buildingopportunitiesforavarietyofserviceproviders
15.Theearlyinterventionmodelinthe1980sthatusedparentsastrainerswascalledintoquestionbecause
a.professionalswereunabletoworkeffectivelywithparentsaspartnersinthetrainingofyoungchildren.
b.researchindicatedchildrenwerelearningmoreincenter-basedprograms.
c.familiesweredroppingoutofearlyinterventionprograms,preferringtobeparentsnottrainers.
d.therewasalackoffundingavailableforhome-basedprograms.
ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Remembering
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.03.04-Describe(a)theimportanceofearlyinterventionservicesfor
youngchildrenandfamilies,(b)howPartCofIDEAsupportstheseservices,and(c)
evidence-basedearlychildhoodinstructionalapproaches.
NATIONALSTANDARDS: UnitedStates-CEC.5.0-Beginningspecialeducationprofessionalsselect,adapt,and
usearepertoireofevidence-basedinstructionalstrategiestoadvancelearningof
individualswithexceptionalities.
NOTES: Themodelofparentsastrainerswascalledintoquestionforseveralreasons:families
weredroppingoutofprograms,parentsdidnotuseinterventiontechniqueseffectively,
andparentssimplypreferrednottobetrainers.
16.Thespecialeducationreferralprocessinvolves
a.ensuringthatthestudentwithadisabilityiseducatedfull-timeinageneraleducationclassroom.
b.requiringparentstofollowupwiththeirchildathome.
c.achild-findsystemissetupineachstatetolocatechildrenatrisk.
d.developinganindividualizedfamilyserviceplan.
ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Applying
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.03.04-Describe(a)theimportanceofearlyinterventionservicesfor
youngchildrenandfamilies,(b)howPartCofIDEAsupportstheseservices,and(c)
evidence-basedearlychildhoodinstructionalapproaches.
NATIONALSTANDARDS: UnitedStates-CEC.5.0-Beginningspecialeducationprofessionalsselect,adapt,and
usearepertoireofevidence-basedinstructionalstrategiestoadvancelearningof
individualswithexceptionalities.
NOTES: Referralprogramsforpreschool-agechildrenwithdisabilitieshaveseveralimportant
components.First,achild-findsystemissetupineachstatetolocatepreschool-age
(ages3to5)childrenatriskandtomakereferralstothelocaleducationagency.
17.Anapproachemphasizingtherelationshipbetweenindividualfunctioningandtheenvironmentisknownas
a.neurologicaldevelopment. b.self-determination.
c.functionalassessment. d.learnedhelplessness.
ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Applying
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.03.04-Describe(a)theimportanceofearlyinterventionservicesfor
youngchildrenandfamilies,(b)howPartCofIDEAsupportstheseservices,and(c)
evidence-basedearlychildhoodinstructionalapproaches.
NATIONALSTANDARDS: UnitedStates-CEC.5.0-Beginningspecialeducationprofessionalsselect,adapt,and
usearepertoireofevidence-basedinstructionalstrategiestoadvancelearningof
individualswithexceptionalities.
NOTES: Functionalassessmentsdeterminethechild’sskills,thecharacteristicsofthesetting,and
thefamily’sneeds,resources,expectations,andaspirations
18.Developmentallyappropriatepracticeisgroundedonthebeliefthattherehasbeentoomuchemphasison_____for
preschool-agedchildren.
a.academiclearning b.play
c.exploration d.socialinteraction
ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Applying
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.03.04-Describe(a)theimportanceofearlyinterventionservicesfor
youngchildrenandfamilies,(b)howPartCofIDEAsupportstheseservices,and(c)
evidence-basedearlychildhoodinstructionalapproaches.
NATIONALSTANDARDS: UnitedStates-CEC.5.0-Beginningspecialeducationprofessionalsselect,adapt,and
usearepertoireofevidence-basedinstructionalstrategiestoadvancelearningof
individualswithexceptionalities.
19.A(n)_____placementemphasizesthechild’schronologicalageoverhisorherdevelopmentallevel.
a.inclusive b.adapted
c.ageappropriate d.supported
ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Understanding
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.03.04-Describe(a)theimportanceofearlyinterventionservicesfor
youngchildrenandfamilies,(b)howPartCofIDEAsupportstheseservices,and(c)
evidence-basedearlychildhoodinstructionalapproaches.
NATIONALSTANDARDS: UnitedStates-CEC.5.0-Beginningspecialeducationprofessionalsselect,adapt,and
usearepertoireofevidence-basedinstructionalstrategiestoadvancelearningof
individualswithexceptionalities.
20.Functionalskillinstructionfocuseson
a.modifyingstudentbehaviortofitthenorm.
b.helpingthechildbecomemoreindependentinnaturalsettings.
c.helpingstudentstolearnatthesamerateastheirpeers.
d.instructionforstudentswithdisabilitiesthatusesthesamelearningsequenceasfornondisabledstudents.
ANSWER: b
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Understanding
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.03.04-Describe(a)theimportanceofearlyinterventionservicesfor
youngchildrenandfamilies,(b)howPartCofIDEAsupportstheseservices,and(c)
evidence-basedearlychildhoodinstructionalapproaches.
NATIONALSTANDARDS: UnitedStates-CEC.5.0-Beginningspecialeducationprofessionalsselect,adapt,and
usearepertoireofevidence-basedinstructionalstrategiestoadvancelearningof
individualswithexceptionalities.
NOTES: Functionalskillsfocusonteachingandassistingthechildtobecomemoreindependent
andtointeractappropriatelywithfamily,friends,andprofessionals
21.HeadStartprograms
a.havenoprovisionsfortheeducationofstudentswithdisabilities.
b.areprimarilyforthepurposeoffundingschoollunchprogramsforpreschool-agechildrenwhoare
disadvantaged.
c.requirethatatleast10%ofenrollmentbesetasideforchildrenwithdisabilities.
d.haveenrollmentsofabout50%ofchildrenfromdisadvantagedbackgroundsand50percentchildrenwith
disabilities.
ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Understanding
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.03.04-Describe(a)theimportanceofearlyinterventionservicesfor
youngchildrenandfamilies,(b)howPartCofIDEAsupportstheseservices,and(c)
evidence-basedearlychildhoodinstructionalapproaches.
NATIONALSTANDARDS: UnitedStates-CEC.2.0-Beginningspecialeducationprofessionalscreatesafe,
inclusive,culturallyresponsivelearningenvironmentssothatindividualswith
exceptionalitiesbecomeactiveandeffectivelearnersanddevelopemotionalwell-being,
positivesocialinteractions,andself-determination.
NOTES: Undercurrentlaw,HeadStartprogramsarerequiredtoreserve10%oftheirenrollment
forpreschool-agechildrenwithdisabilities.
22.Duringtheperiodoftransitionfrompreschooltoelementaryschoolprogramsforchildrenwithdisabilities,
professionalsshouldfocuson
a.gettingchildrenintospecialeducationclassesorspecialschools.
b.shiftingallresponsibilitytoageneraleducationkindergartenteacher.
c.performancedemandsoftheelementaryschoolandclassroomsetting.
d.ensuringthataninstructionalaideisavailableforeverychildduringthetransitionperiod.
ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Applying
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.03.04-Describe(a)theimportanceofearlyinterventionservicesfor
youngchildrenandfamilies,(b)howPartCofIDEAsupportstheseservices,and(c)
evidence-basedearlychildhoodinstructionalapproaches.
NATIONALSTANDARDS: UnitedStates-CEC.5.0-Beginningspecialeducationprofessionalsselect,adapt,and
usearepertoireofevidence-basedinstructionalstrategiestoadvancelearningof
individualswithexceptionalities.
NOTES: Preschoolprofessionalsresponsiblefortransitionplanningshouldattendnotonlytothe
needsandskillsoftheindividualstudents,butalsotohowtheycanmatchthe
performancedemandsoftheelementaryschoolandclassroomsetting.
23.Whichofthefollowingisanimportantcharacteristicofaneffectiveconsultingteacher?
a.Serveasaresourcetogeneraleducatorsandtoparents
b.Abilitytoworkindependently
c.Specialistinaspecificinstructionalstrategy
d.Trainedasageneralist
ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Understanding
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.03.05-
Describethespecialandgeneraleducationteachers’rolesinaninclusiveclassroom
setting,andidentifythecharacteristicsofevidence-basedinstructionthatenhance
learningforallstudents.
NATIONALSTANDARDS: UnitedStates-CEC.7.0-Beginningspecialeducationprofessionalscollaboratewith
familiesandothereducators,relatedservicesproviders,individualswithexceptionalities,
andpersonnelfromcommunityagenciesinculturallyresponsivewaystoaddressthe
needsofindividualswithexceptionalitiesacrossarangeoflearningexperiences.
NOTES: Intheroleofconsultant,thespecialeducationteachermustbeabletoserveasa
resourcetogeneraleducatorsandparentsoneffectiveinstructionalpracticesforstu-
dentswithdisabilities.
24.WhichofthefollowingisakeycomponentofMTSS?
a.Designlessonsattheaveragerateoflearningforallstudentsintheclass.
b.Teachinlargegroupsandminimizeuseofreal-worldactivities.
c.Engagethemultipleintelligencesandlearningstylesofindividualchildren.
d.Useevidence-basedinstructionandstrategiestomeetstudentneedsateachlevel.
ANSWER: d
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Applying
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.03.05-
Describethespecialandgeneraleducationteachers’rolesinaninclusiveclassroom
setting,andidentifythecharacteristicsofevidence-basedinstructionthatenhance
learningforallstudents.
NATIONALSTANDARDS: UnitedStates-CEC.1.0-Beginningspecialeducationprofessionalsunderstandhow
exceptionalitiesmayinteractwithdevelopmentandlearningandusethisknowledgeto
providemeaningfulandchallenginglearningexperiencesforindividualswith
exceptionalities.
NOTES: ThekeycomponentsofMTSSare(1)theuseofevidence-basedinstructiondesignedto
meettheneedsofstudentsateachlevel,and(2)assessmentandprogress-monitoring
proceduresthatmeasurecurrentskillsandgrowthovertimeandthatareusedto
providenewinstructiontoindividualstudents.
25.Accesstothecurriculumisnotcriticalforstudentswithdisabilities.
a.True
b.False
a.True
b.False
ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Applying
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.03.05-
Describethespecialandgeneraleducationteachers’rolesinaninclusiveclassroom
setting,andidentifythecharacteristicsofevidence-basedinstructionthatenhance
learningforallstudents.
NATIONALSTANDARDS: UnitedStates-CEC.2.0-Beginningspecialeducationprofessionalscreatesafe,
inclusive,culturallyresponsivelearningenvironmentssothatindividualswith
exceptionalitiesbecomeactiveandeffectivelearnersanddevelopemotionalwell-being,
positivesocialinteractions,andself-determination.
26.Cooperativelearninghasnotbeensuccessfulinteachingacademicskillstostudentswithdisabilities.
a.True
b.False
a.True
b.False
ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Understanding
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.03.03-Definemultidisciplinarycollaborationandidentifyitskey
characteristics.
NATIONALSTANDARDS: UnitedStates-CEC.5.0-Beginningspecialeducationprofessionalsselect,adapt,and
usearepertoireofevidence-basedinstructionalstrategiestoadvancelearningof
individualswithexceptionalities.
27.Researchinthebehavioralsciencessupportstheclaimthatearlystimulationiscriticaltothelaterdevelopmentof
languageandself-worth.
a.True
b.False
a.True
b.False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Analyzing
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.03.04-Describe(a)theimportanceofearlyinterventionservicesfor
youngchildrenandfamilies,(b)howPartCofIDEAsupportstheseservices,and(c)
evidence-basedearlychildhoodinstructionalapproaches.
NATIONALSTANDARDS: UnitedStates-CEC.5.0-Beginningspecialeducationprofessionalsselect,adapt,and
usearepertoireofevidence-basedinstructionalstrategiestoadvancelearningof
individualswithexceptionalities.
28.Earlyinterventionservicesaremosteffectiveiftheybeginataboutagethree.
a.True
b.False
a.True
b.False
ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Analyzing
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.03.04-Describe(a)theimportanceofearlyinterventionservicesfor
youngchildrenandfamilies,(b)howPartCofIDEAsupportstheseservices,and(c)
evidence-basedearlychildhoodinstructionalapproaches.
NATIONALSTANDARDS: UnitedStates-CEC.5.0-Beginningspecialeducationprofessionalsselect,adapt,and
usearepertoireofevidence-basedinstructionalstrategiestoadvancelearningof
individualswithexceptionalities.
29.Althoughmorecostlyinthelongrun,earlyinterventionprogramsarealsomoreeffective.
a.True
b.False
a.True
b.False
ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Applying
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.03.04-Describe(a)theimportanceofearlyinterventionservicesfor
youngchildrenandfamilies,(b)howPartCofIDEAsupportstheseservices,and(c)
evidence-basedearlychildhoodinstructionalapproaches.
NATIONALSTANDARDS: UnitedStates-CEC.5.0-Beginningspecialeducationprofessionalsselect,adapt,and
usearepertoireofevidence-basedinstructionalstrategiestoadvancelearningof
individualswithexceptionalities.
30.Earlyinterventionservicesmaybeofferedincommunitysettingstoprovidecomprehensiveservicesusing
developmentalandtherapeuticmodelstomeettheneedsofyoungchildren.
a.True
b.False
a.True
b.False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Understanding
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.03.04-Describe(a)theimportanceofearlyinterventionservicesfor
youngchildrenandfamilies,(b)howPartCofIDEAsupportstheseservices,and(c)
evidence-basedearlychildhoodinstructionalapproaches.
NATIONALSTANDARDS: UnitedStates-CEC.5.0-Beginningspecialeducationprofessionalsselect,adapt,and
usearepertoireofevidence-basedinstructionalstrategiestoadvancelearningof
individualswithexceptionalities.
31.Specialeducationteachersfillmultiplerolesinschools,includingcollaborator,consultant,andcoordinator.
a.True
b.False
a.True
b.False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Remembering
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.03.05-
Describethespecialandgeneraleducationteachers’rolesinaninclusiveclassroom
setting,andidentifythecharacteristicsofevidence-basedinstructionthatenhance
learningforallstudents.
NATIONALSTANDARDS: UnitedStates-CEC.6.0-Beginningspecialeducationprofessionalsusefoundational
32.AnEducationforAllapproachtoteachingandlearningiscountertothehallmarkofindividualizationinspecial
education.
a.True
b.False
a.True
b.False
ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Analyzing
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.03.03-Definemultidisciplinarycollaborationandidentifyitskey
characteristics.
NATIONALSTANDARDS: UnitedStates-CEC.1.0-Beginningspecialeducationprofessionalsunderstandhow
exceptionalitiesmayinteractwithdevelopmentandlearningandusethisknowledgeto
providemeaningfulandchallenginglearningexperiencesforindividualswith
exceptionalities.
33.Thedefinitionofassistivetechnologyincludesonlyhightechdevices,suchascomputersordigitaltextbooks.
a.True
b.False
a.True
b.False
ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Understanding
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.03.02-Describethecharacteristicsofevidence-basedinclusive
schools.
NATIONALSTANDARDS: UnitedStates-CEC.5.0-Beginningspecialeducationprofessionalsselect,adapt,and
usearepertoireofevidence-basedinstructionalstrategiestoadvancelearningof
individualswithexceptionalities.
34.Curriculum-basedassessmentfocusesonmeasuringcriticalskillsthatserveasbenchmarksofstudentprogress.
a.True
b.False
a.True
b.False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Understanding
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.03.02-Describethecharacteristicsofevidence-basedinclusive
schools.
NATIONALSTANDARDS: UnitedStates-CEC.5.0-Beginningspecialeducationprofessionalsselect,adapt,and
usearepertoireofevidence-basedinstructionalstrategiestoadvancelearningof
individualswithexceptionalities.