35.Definetheterminclusiveeducation.
ANSWER: Inclusiveeducationmaybedefinedasplacingstudentswithdisabilitiesinageneral
educationsettingwithintheirneighborhoodschool,whilemakingavailablebothformal
andnaturalsupportstoensureanappropriateeducationalexperience.
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Remembering
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.
36.Whatisthedifferencebetweenfullandpartialinclusion?
ANSWER: Infullinclusionthestudentwithadisabilityreceivesallinstructionandsupportinthe
generaleducationclassroom,andtheservicescometothestudent.Inpartialinclusion,
thestudentreceivesmostinstructioninthegeneraleducationsettingbutispulledoutfor
specializedservicesforaportionoftheday.
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Analyzing
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.03.01-Defineinclusiveeducation.
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.
37.Definemultidisciplinarycollaboration.
ANSWER: Multidisciplinarycollaborationoccurswhenprofessionals,parents,andstudentswork
togethertoachievethemutualgoalofdeliveringaneffectiveeducationprogram
designedtomeetindividualneeds.Itisnotaboutwhatthoseinvolveddo,buthowthey
doit.
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.
38.Describetwoofthecharacteristicsofeffectivecollaborationininclusiveschools.
ANSWER: 1)Parentsareviewedasactivepartners;2)Teammembersshareresponsibility;3)
Individualrolesareclearlyunderstoodandvalued;4)Teammemberspromotepeer
supportandcooperativelearning.
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.
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Understanding
39.ListthreeoftherequiredcomponentsoftheIndividualizedFamilySupportPlan(IFSP)asrequiredinIDEA2004.
ANSWER: 1)Infant’spresentlevelsofperformance;2)Familyresources,priorities,andconcerns;
3)Measurableresultsoroutcomestobeachievedaswellascriteria,procedures,and
timelinesusedtodetermineprogress;4)Descriptionofspecificearlyintervention
services;5)Thenaturalenvironmentinwhichtheinterventionservicesareneededand
anexplanationofanyservicesnotdeliveredinthenaturalenvironment;6)Projected
datesandtimelinesforservicedelivery;7)Identificationofservicecoordinator;8)
Transitionplanning
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.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.
40.Describetherolesofspecialeducationteachersininclusiveclassrooms.
ANSWER: 1)Collaborator;2)Consultant;3)Coordinator;4)Co-teacher
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.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.
41.Describetheroleofthegeneraleducatorinaninclusiveclassroomsetting.
ANSWER: Specificrolesforgeneraleducatorsinworkingcollaborativelywithspecialeducation
andrelatedservicespersonnelinclude
•identifyingandreferringstudentswhomaybeinneedofadditionalsupportto
succeedinaninclusivesetting;
•understandingeachstudent’sindividualstrengthsandlimitations,andtheeffects
onlearning;
•implementinganappropriateindividualizededucationprogramthatisfocusedon
supportingstudentsuccessinthegeneraleducationcurriculum;
•communicatingandcollaboratingwiththespecialeducationteacher;and
•initiatingandmaintainingongoingcommunicationwithparents.
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.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.
42.Listthreemodelsthathavebeenvalidatedaseffectivepracticeininclusiveclassrooms.
ANSWER: 1)MultitieredSystemofSupport(RTI);2)UniversalDesignforLearningandAdaptive
instruction;3)Differentiatedinstruction;4)Assistivetechnology;5)Curriculum-based
assessment/measurement
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.5.0-Beginningspecialeducationprofessionalsselect,adapt,and
usearepertoireofevidence-basedinstructionalstrategiestoadvancelearningof
43.Discussarationaleforprovidingearlyinterventionservicestoinfantsandtoddlersatrisk.
ANSWER: Theearlyexperiencesofinfantsandchildrenwhoareatriskprovidethebasisfor
subsequentlearning,growth,anddevelopment.Thesefirstyearsoflifearecriticaltothe
overalldevelopmentofchildren,includingthosedefinedasatrisk.Moreover,studies
haveindicatedthatearlystimulationiscriticaltothelaterdevelopmentoflanguage,
intelligence,personality,andasenseofself-worth.Thereareseveralrationalesfor
providingearlyinterventionservicestoinfantsandtoddlersatrisk:(1)theimportanceof
earlyenvironmentalinteractions;(2)thepreventionofdeteriorationoftheat-risk
condition;(3)theneedsoffamiliesofchildrenwhoaredisabledoratrisk;and(4)the
benefitsofearlyinterventiontosociety.
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.
44.DiscusstheguidingprinciplesfortheuseofDevelopmentallyAppropriatePractices.
ANSWER: TheguidingprinciplesasoutlinedbyNAEYCare1)createacaringcommunityof
learners;2)teachtoenhancedevelopmentandlearning;3)constructanappropriate
curriculum;4)assesschildren’slearninganddevelopment;and5)establishreciprocal
relationshipswithfamilies.
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.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.
45.Distinguishbetweenatieredsystemofsupportanduniversaldesign.Describethedifferencebetweenthethree
characteristicsofevidencebasedinstruction,individualization,intensiveinstruction,andan“educationforall”
approachtoteachingandlearning.
ANSWER: Individualization:Astudent-centeredapproachtoinstructionaldecisionmaking.
Thedefininghallmarkofspecialeducationhasalwaysbeenindividualization—
developingandimplementinganappropriateeducationalexperiencebasedonthe
individualneedsofeachstudent.
Intensiveinstruction:Frequentinstructionalexperiencesofsignificantduration.
Theinstructionalapproachofintensiveinstructioninvolves(1)activelyengaging
studentsintheirlearningbyrequiringhighratesofappropriateresponsetothe
materialpresented,(2)carefullymatchinginstructiontostudentability,interests,
andskilllevel,(3)providinginstructionalcuesandpromptstosupportlearningand
thenfadingthemwhenappropriate,and(4)providingdetailedfeedbackthatis
directlyfocusedonthetaskthestudentisexpectedtocomplete.Intensive
instructionmayinvolvebothgroupandone-to-onelearning.
An“educationforall”approachtoteachingandlearning:Developingand
adaptinginstructiontomeettheneedsofeverystudent.Noteverystudentlearns
inthesamewayoratthesamerate.Somestudentsdonotlearnasquicklyoras
efficientlyastheirclassmatesandareconstantlyfightingabattleagainsttimeand
failure.Despitethesechallenges,however,allstudents,includingthosewith
disabilities,canlearntherequiredskillsthatwillorientthemtowardstrivingfor
successratherthanfightingagainstfailure.Successcanbeachievedonlywhen
educatorsremainflexible,constantlyadjustingtomeettheneedsoftheirstudents.
46.​_____isanapproachcharacterizedbyallsupportsandservicescomingtothestudentinageneraleducation
classroom.
a.​Fullinclusion
b.​Partialinclusion
c.​Mainstreaming
d.​Noneoftheanswersarecorrect.
ANSWER: a
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.
47.​Anevidence-basedinclusiveschoolpromotes
a.​harmonyintheclassroombetweenstudentswithdisabilitiesandtheirmoretypicalpeers.
b.​acceptanceandbelongingwithinadiverseculture.
c.​besteducationalpracticesinthegeneraleducationclassroom.
d.​academicsuccessforstudentswithdisabilities.
ANSWER: b
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Understanding
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.
48.“NaturalSupports”consistof:​
a.​highlyeffectiveteachers.
b.​relatedservicespersonnel.
c.​thestudent’sfamilyandclassmates.
d.​paraprofessionals.
ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Understanding
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.
49.TheNationalAssociationofSchoolPsychologists(2012)definesinclusiveeducationas​
a.​theopportunitytoattendthesameschoolstudentswouldattendifnotdisabled.
b.​aclassroomenvironmentwithamulticulturalpopulationandatleastonestudentwithadisability.
c.​theopportunityforstudentswithdisabilitiestoearnthesamegradesastheirmoretypicalpeers.
d.​ageneraleducationclassroominwhichatleast5percentofthestudentshavesometypeofdisability.
ANSWER: a
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.
50.Celineisreceivingsupportfromqualifiedteachersandparaprofessionals,andhasaccesstoinstructionalmaterials
adaptedtoherindividualneed.Thisisanexampleof​
a.​naturalsupports.
b.​formalsupports.
c.​assistivetechnology.
d.​Noneoftheanswersarecorrect.
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.
51.​Yourprincipalapproachesyouandasksifshecandoanythingtohelpsupporttheinclusionofstudentswith
disabilitiesintheschool.Yourespond
a.​encouragepeersupportandcooperativelearningprograms.
b.​discouragecollaborationamonggeneralandspecialeducationteachers.
c.​encouragelargegroupinstructionandreduceemphasisondifferentiatedlearning.
d.​Alloftheanswersarecorrect.
ANSWER: a
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.
52._____occurswhenprofessionalscometogethertomeettheneedsofallstudents,includingthosewithdisabilities.​
a.​Collaborativeethic
b.​Interdisciplinaryteaching
c.​Bidisciplinaryteaching
d.​Alloftheanswersarecorrect.
ANSWER: a
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.
53.Effectivecollaborationmeans​
a.​parentsareviewedasactivepartnersintheprocess.
b.​thespecialeducationteacherhastheprimaryresponsibilityforstudentswithdisabilities.
c.​thereislittleneedforschoolwideassistanceteamstosupportclassroomteachers.
d.​Alloftheanswersarecorrect.
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.
54.Cooperativelearninghasprimarilybeensuccessfulin​
a.​creatinglearningopportunitiesforstudentswithdisabilitiesbuthasbeenineffectivefornondisabledstudents.
b.​teachingsocialskillstostudentsbutnotreadingormath.
c.​creatinglearningopportunitiesforbothstudentswithorwithoutdisabilities.
d.​Noneoftheanswersarecorrect.
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.
55.Whichlawassuredafreeandappropriatepubliceducationtoeveryeligiblechildwithadisabilitybetweenthreeand
fiveyearsofage?​
a.​AmericanswithDisabilitiesAct
b.​HandicappedChildren’sEarlyEducationProgram
c.​PublicLaw99-457
d.​Section504oftheRehabilitationAct
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.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.
56.Goalsforearlyinterventionprogramsmayinclude​
a.​lesseningthelong-termimpactofthedisability.
b.​communicatingtoparentsexactlywhattheycanexpectfromtheirchildovertime.
c.​helpingprofessionalsputalabelonthechild’sdisability(suchasmentalretardation).
d.​Alloftheanswersarecorrect.
ANSWER: a
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: Goalsforearlyinterventionprogramsincludediminishingtheeffectsofthedisabling
conditiononthechild’sgrowthanddevelopmentandpreventingdeteriorationoftheat-
riskcondition.
57.Advocatesforearlyinterventionprogramsindicatethat​
a.​itmaybemorecostlyinthelongruntoprovidetheseservicesifthechildisn’tmatureenoughtolearn.
b.​timingiscritical,theearlierthebetter.
c.​itismoreeffectivetowaituntilthechildreachesacertaindevelopmentalleveltoprovideservices.
d.​theseservices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: Researchsuggeststhattheearlierthebetterinthedeliveryofearlyintervention
services.Inthelongrun,earlyinterventionmaybelesscostlyandmoreeffectivethan
providingserviceslaterintheindividual’slife.
58.ComprehensiveservicesunderPartCofIDEA2004include​
a.​familytraining.
b.​occupationalandPhysicalTherapy.
c.​signlanguageandcuedspeechservices.
d.​Alloftheanswersarecorrect.
ANSWER: d
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.
59.YouaredesigningearlyinterventionservicesforCindy,aninfantwithDownsyndrome.Inorderforyourservicesto
bemosteffectivetheyshould​
a.​targetonlytheinfant.
b.​targetonlythefamily.
c.​targettheinfantandthefamily.
d.​Noneoftheanswersarecorrect.
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.
60.IDEA2004requiresthattheindividualizedfamilyserviceplaninclude​
a.​familyresources,priorities,andconcernsrelatingtothedevelopmentoftheinfantortoddler.
b.​requirementsthatservicesmustbeofferedincenter-basedprogramsonly.
c.​healthservicesonlyuntilthechildreachesagethree.
d.​Alloftheanswersarecorrect.
ANSWER: a
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.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.
61.Adaptivefitrefersto​
a.​thedegreetowhichastudentisabletocopewithschoolrequirements.
b.​theextenttowhichtheschoolaccommodatesindividualdiversity.
c.​continuousnegotiationbetweenindividualandenvironmentinordertosupportmutualco-existence.
d.​Alloftheanswersarecorrect.
ANSWER: d
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: Adaptivefitisthecompatibilitybetweendemandsofataskorsettingandastudent’s
instructionalneedsandabilities.
62.Thefivefactorsthatcontributetosuccessfullyservingyoungchildrenwithdisabilitiesininclusive,community-based
childcaresettingsinclude​
a.​childcareproviderswillingtomakeinclusionwork.
b.​continualproblemsolvingwithparents.
c.​accesstoemotionalsupportandtechnicalassistance.
d.​Alloftheanswersarecorrect.
ANSWER: d
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: Thefivecharacteristicsofsuccessfullyservingyoungchildrenwithdisabilitiesin
inclusive,community-basedsettingsinclude:1)awillingnessonthepartofthechildcare
providertomakeinclusionwork;2)arealisticbalancebetweentheresourcesavailable
intheprogramandtheneedsofthestudents;3)continualproblemsolvingwithparents;
4)accesstoemotionalsupportsandtechnicalassistancefromspecialeducatorsand
earlyinterventiontherapists;and5)accesstoothersupports,suchasotherchildcare
providers,respitecareproviders,andhousesofworship.
63.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: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.7.0-Beginningspecialeducationprofessionalscollaboratewith
64.​Davis’steacherhasassignedtheclasstocompletesometwodigitadditionproblems.Theassignmentistocomplete
eachoftheproblemsontheboard,todrawapicturerepresentationoffouroftheproblems,andtocreateanaddition
problem.Afterassigningthetasktotheclass,David’steacherquietlytellshimtocompletehalfoftheproblemsonthe
boardandnottoworryifhispicturesarenotcolored;theimportantthingistoworkthemathcalculations.Thisisan
exampleof
a.​UDL.
b.​differentiatedinstruction.
c.​multilevelinstruction.
d.​assistivetechnology.
ANSWER: b
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.5.0-Beginningspecialeducationprofessionalsselect,adapt,and
usearepertoireofevidence-basedinstructionalstrategiestoadvancelearningof
individualswithexceptionalities.
65.DiscussthecomprehensiveinterventionservicesthataretobeprovidedthroughPartCofIDEA2004.​
ANSWER: Comprehensiveinterventionservicesarebroadinscope.Theseinclude:
*Familytraining,counseling,andhomevisits
*Specialinstruction
*Speechandlanguageinstruction
*Occupationalandphysicaltherapy
*Psychologicaltestingandcounseling
*Diagnosticandevaluatemedicalservices
*Servicecoordination
*Earlyidentification,screening,andassessmentservices
*Healthservicesnecessarytoenabletheinfantortoddlertobenefitfromtheother
earlyinterventionservices
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.
66.DiscusstheprovisionsoftheIndividualizedFamilyServicePlan(IFSP).​
ANSWER: TheIFSPincludesgoalsandobjectivesfortheyoungchildwithdisabilitiesandforthe
family.TheIFSPmustcontainstatementspertainingto1)thechild’spresentlevelsof
development(cognitive,speech/language,psychosocial,motor,andself-help);2)the
family’sconcerns,priorities,andresourcesrelatedtoenhancingthechild’sdevelopment;
3)majoroutcomesexpectedtobeachievedforthechildandfamilyandthecriteria,
procedures,andtimeframesfordeterminingprogress;4)specificearlyintervention
servicesnecessarytomeettheuniqueneedsofthechildandthefamily;5)projected
datesforinitiationofservicesandexpectedduration;6)thecasemanagerwhowillbe
responsibleforimplementingtheplan;and7)proceduresfortransitionfromearly
interventionintoapreschoolprogram.​
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.