1.Sincethe1990sprogressforyoungadultswithdisabilitieshas
a.showndropsingraduation
rates.
b.shownrisesinunemploymentrates.
c.shownrisesinMedicaid
enrollment.
d.shownprogressinareassuchaspostsecondaryeducation,employment,and
independentliving.
ANSWER: d
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Understanding
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.04.01-Discusstheresearchonthelivesofadultswithdisabilities.
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.
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: Progresshasbeenmadeinseveralareas.Thestudyrevealedthat60percentofyoung
adultswithdisabilitiescontinuedontosomelevelpostsecondaryeducationwithin8
yearsofleavinghighschool,while67percentreportedworkingfulltime.Further,the
studyshowedthatwithin8yearsofleavinghighschool,59percentofyoungadultswith
disabilitieslivedindependentlyand4percentlivedsemi-independently.
2.Ofthestudentswithdisabilitiesfourteenandolderexitinghighschool,approximatelywhatpercentageleavewitha
highschooldiploma?
a.25percent b.38percent
c.56percent d.90percent
ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Remembering
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.04.01-Discusstheresearchonthelivesofadultswithdisabilities.
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.
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
3.Researchsuggeststhatthe________maybethesinglemostpowerfulforceinpreparingadolescentswithdisabilities
foradultyears.
a.educationsystem b.socialsystem
c.familyunit d.mentalhealthsystem
ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Understanding
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.04.01-Discusstheresearchonthelivesofadultswithdisabilities.
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.
4.Theprincipalcomponentsofaneffectivetransitionsysteminclude
a.educationalprogramslinkedtovaluedpost-schooloutcomes.
b.acooperativesystemoftransitionplanning.
c.availabilityofformalsupports.
d.educationalprogramslinkedtovaluedpost-schooloutcomes,acooperativesystemoftransitionplanning,and
availabilityofformalsupports.
ANSWER: d
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Analyzing
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.04.01-Discusstheresearchonthelivesofadultswithdisabilities.
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.
5.IDEA2004mandatesthatthetransitionplanningprocessforstudentswithdisabilitiesbegin
a.duringthesameyearthestudentisexpectedtograduate(ageseighteentotwenty-one).
b.byagesixteen.
c.immediatelyfollowinggraduationfromhighschool.
d.assoonasthemultidisciplinaryteamdeterminesthatthestudentisreadyforajob.
ANSWER: b
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Remembering
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.04.02-DescribetheIDEAtransitionplanningrequirements.
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: Transitionplanningshouldbeginasearlyaspossible,butattheageof16astudent’sIEP
mustincludeastatementoftheneededtransitionservicesthatrelatetocourseofstudy.
6.James’steachershavemadeitclearthathisspecificneeds,preferences,andvaluesshouldcomefirstinthetransition
planningprocess.Thisisanexampleofa
a.person-centeredapproach. b.circleoffriends.
c.peersupport. d.person-firstlanguage.
ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Applying
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.04.03-Identifythepurposeofperson-centeredtransitionplanningand
thebasicstepsinitsformulation.
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.
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.Whichfederallawprovidesstudentswithdisabilitiesgreateraccesstovocationaleducationexperiences?
a.TheCarlPerkinsAct
b.TheAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct
c.PublicLaw99-457
d.TheIndividualswithDisabilitiesEducationAct
ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Remembering
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.04.02-DescribetheIDEAtransitionplanningrequirements.
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: TheCarlPerkinsActprovidesstudentswithdisabilitiesgreateraccesstovocational
educationservices.
8.YouareateacherengagedintransitionplanningandneedtoidentifythepreferencesofRaquelwhoisnonverbaland
hasrecentlymovedintothedistrict.Whatisthemostcomprehensivesourceofinformationaboutthisstudent?
a.Peers b.Family
c.Records d.Pastteachers
ANSWER: b
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Remembering
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.04.03-Identifythepurposeofperson-centeredtransitionplanningand
thebasicstepsinitsformulation.
NOTES: Thestudentisatthecoreoftheplanningprocessandtheschoolworkscloselywiththe
9.Thefocusofadult-serviceagenciesshouldbe
a.placinggraduatesinprotectedworkandcongregatecarelivingenvironments.
b.providingindividualswithtotalincomesupportthroughouttheirlifetime.
c.monitoringandtrackingstudentsafterleavingschooltoensurethattheyhaveappropriateservicesavailable
duringadulthood.
d.trackingstudents’academicprogressduringtheirschoolyears.
ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Analyzing
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.04.03-Identifythepurposeofperson-centeredtransitionplanningand
thebasicstepsinitsformulation.
NOTES: Adultserviceprofessionalsmustbeinvolvedindevelopinginformationsystemsthatcan
effectivelytrackstudentsastheyleaveschoolandshouldmonitortheavailabilityand
appropriatenessofservicesprovidedinadultyears.
10.________istheabilityofanindividualwithdisabilitiestoconsideroptionsandmakeappropriatechoices.
a.Self-advocacy b.Naturalsupports
c.Self-determination d.Developmentallearning
ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Remembering
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.04.04-Describetheinstructionalfocususedtopreparestudentsfor
collegeandcareerreadiness.
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.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: Variousdefinitionsofself-determinationincludetheabilitytoconsideroptions,make
appropriatedecisions,andtoexercisefreewill,independence,andresponsibility,
11.Researchershavefoundthatyouthcharacterizedas________experiencethegreatestnumberofpositiveadult
outcomes.
a.dependent b.self-determined
c.self-centered d.passive
ANSWER: b
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Understanding
12.Researchershavesuggestedthatstudentswithdisabilitiescan
a.receiveahighschooldiplomaorcertificate.
b.achieveinacademiccontentbeyondtheircurrentperformance.
c.havetheessentialskillsnecessaryfortheworkplace.
d.receiveahighschooldiplomaorcertificate,achieveinacademiccontentbeyondtheircurrentperformance,
andhavetheessentialskillsnecessaryfortheworkplace.
ANSWER: d
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Remembering
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.04.04-Describetheinstructionalfocususedtopreparestudentsfor
collegeandcareerreadiness.
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.5.0-Beginningspecialeducationprofessionalsselect,adapt,and
usearepertoireofevidence-basedinstructionalstrategiestoadvancelearningof
individualswithexceptionalities.
13.Adaptiveandfunctionallifeskillsaredescribedas
a.skillstohelpstudentssolveproblemsorconsideroptions.
b.academicskillstohelpstudentsmeetgraduationrequirements.
c.skillsthathelpstudentslearndailylivingandsocialskills.
d.employmentpreparation.
ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Remembering
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.04.04-Describetheinstructionalfocususedtopreparestudentsfor
collegeandcareerreadiness.
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.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andfunctionalskillstrainingmayincludeaccessingsocializationactivitiesin
andoutofschoolandlearninghowtomanageone’spersonalaffairs..
14.________involve(s)on-the-job-trainingandongoingsupportasnecessaryatacommunityemploymentsite.
a.Community-referencedinstruction b.Careereducation
c.Workactivitycenters d.Workexperience
ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Understanding
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.04.04-Describetheinstructionalfocususedtopreparestudentsfor
collegeandcareerreadiness.
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: Community-referencedinstructioninvolvesdirecttrainingandongoingsupportas
necessaryatacommunityemploymentsite.
15.Davidisinanemploymenttrainingprogram.Whileontheactualjobsite,Davidreceivesdirectinstructionandongoing
supportthatwillculminateinemployment.Heisreceiving
a.careereducation. b.community-referencedinstruction.
c.workexperience. d.aspecialschool.
ANSWER: b
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Applying
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.04.04-Describetheinstructionalfocususedtopreparestudentsfor
collegeandcareerreadiness.
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.
16.TransitionrequirementsinIDEAaredesignedto
a.ensurethatallstudentswithdisabilitiesreceiveahighschooldiploma.
b.provideemploymentforallstudentswithdisabilities.
c.helpstudentssuccessfullyleaveschooltoliveandworkinthecommunity,orgoontofurthereducation.
d.increasechallengesinfindingwork,housing,employment,oreducation.
ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Analyzing
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.04.04-Describetheinstructionalfocususedtopreparestudentsfor
collegeandcareerreadiness.
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transitionrequirementsoftheIDEAaredesignedtohelpstudentssuccessfully
leaveschooltoliveandworkwithinthecommunityorgoontofurthereducation.
17.Nearly____percentofstudentswithdisabilitiesgoontofurthereducation,suchascollege,university,orapplied
technicalschool
a.60 b.20
c.25 d.30
ANSWER: a
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Remembering
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.04.04-Describetheinstructionalfocususedtopreparestudentsfor
collegeandcareerreadiness.
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: Knowledge
18.Morethan90percentofstudentswithdisabilitiesexitingschoolleavewithadiploma.
a.True
b.False
a.True
b.False
ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Remembering
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.04.01-Discusstheresearchonthelivesofadultswithdisabilities.
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.
19.Evidencesuggeststhatprogresshasbeenmadeforstudentswithdisabilitiesinpost-secondaryeducation.
a.True
b.False
a.True
b.False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Understanding
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.04.04-Describetheinstructionalfocususedtopreparestudentsfor
collegeandcareerreadiness.
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.
20.AsmandatedbyIDEA2004,transitionservicesforstudentswithdisabilitiesdonotneedtobeginuntilageeighteen.
a.True
b.False
a.True
b.False
ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Remembering
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.04.02-DescribetheIDEAtransitionplanningrequirements.
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.
21.TheSchooltoWorkActidentifiesstudentswithdisabilitiesasatargetpopulation.
a.True
b.False
a.True
b.False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Remembering
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.04.01-Discusstheresearchonthelivesofadultswithdisabilities.
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.
22.Adultserviceagenciesshouldbegintoworkwithschoolsonthetransitionplanningprocessassoonaspossibleafter
thestudentgraduates.
a.True
b.False
a.True
b.False
ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Analyzing
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.04.04-Describetheinstructionalfocususedtopreparestudentsfor
collegeandcareerreadiness.
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.
23.Creatingopportunitiesfordecisionmakingisanimportantelementintheschool-to-adultlifetransitionofstudentswith
disabilities.
a.True
b.False
a.True
b.False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Analyzing
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.04.03-Identifythepurposeofperson-centeredtransitionplanningand
thebasicstepsinitsformulation.
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.
24.Instructionforstudentswithmoderateorseveredisabilitiesconcentratesonskillsthatarefunctionaland
compensatory.
a.True
b.False
a.True
b.False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Understanding
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.04.02-DescribetheIDEAtransitionplanningrequirements.
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.
25.Studentswithdisabilitiesmayneedbasicinstructiononhowtodeveloppositiveinterpersonalrelationships.
a.True
b.False
a.True
b.False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Understanding
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.04.04-Describetheinstructionalfocususedtopreparestudentsfor
collegeandcareerreadiness.
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.
26.Inthepast,highschoolswereveryactiveinpreparingstudentswithdisabilitiesforemployment.
a.True
b.False
a.True
b.False
ANSWER: False
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Understanding
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.04.04-Describetheinstructionalfocususedtopreparestudentsfor
collegeandcareerreadiness.
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.
27.TheeducationalopportunitiesaffordedunderIDEAhavenotyetledtofullparticipationofspecialeducationgraduates
inthesocialandeconomicmainstreamoftheirlocalcommunities.
a.True
b.False
a.True
b.False
ANSWER: True
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Analyzing
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.04.04-Describetheinstructionalfocususedtopreparestudentsfor
collegeandcareerreadiness.
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.
28.Whatdoweknowaboutthepostschooloutcomesforstudentswithdisabilities?
ANSWER: 1)Manyleavewithoutstandarddiploma.2)Manygraduatesareunabletoparticipate
fullyincommunityactivitiesandarerelativelysociallyisolated.3)Manyarenot
preparedforemployment,andtheyaremorelikelytobeunderemployedand
unemployedthantheirpeerswithoutdisabilities.4)Adultserviceagenciesdonothave
theresourcestomeettheneedsofstudentswithdisabilitiesafterschool.5)The
capabilitiesofadultswithdisabilitiesareoftenunderestimated.
29.Whatisthebasicpurposeofaperson-centeredtransitionplan?
ANSWER: Aperson-centeredtransitionplanisdevelopedtoensureeachstudent’saccesstothe
generaleducationcurriculumand/orafocusontheadaptiveandfunctionalskillsthatwill
facilitatelifeinthecommunityfollowingschool.Theperson-centeredtransitionplan
identifiesthetypeandrangeoftransitionservicesneededandestablishestimelinesand
thepersonnelresponsible.
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Understanding
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.04.03-Identifythepurposeofperson-centeredtransitionplanningand
thebasicstepsinitsformulation.
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.Whatarethebasicstepsinformulatingaperson-centeredtransitionplan?
ANSWER: 1)ConveneIEPteam;2)Reviewassessmentdataandconductadditionalassessment
activities;3)TeamsdevelopIEPs/TransitionIEPs;4)ImplementIEPorTransitionIEP;
5)UpdatetheIEP/TransitionIEPannuallyandfollow-up;6)Holdanexitmeeting
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Remembering
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.04.03-Identifythepurposeofperson-centeredtransitionplanningand
thebasicstepsinitsformulation.
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.Whyisitimportantforstudentswithdisabilitiestoreceiveinstructioninself-determination?
ANSWER: Self-determinationskillshelpstudentstosolveproblems,consideroptions,andmake
appropriatechoices.
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Analyzing
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.04.03-Identifythepurposeofperson-centeredtransitionplanningand
thebasicstepsinitsformulation.
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.5.0-Beginningspecialeducationprofessionalsselect,adapt,and
usearepertoireofevidence-basedinstructionalstrategiestoadvancelearningof
individualswithexceptionalities.
32.Whyisitimportantforstudentswithdisabilitiestoreceiveinstructioninacademicandfunctionalskills?
ANSWER: Academicskillsareessentialinmeetinghighschoolgraduationrequirementsandhelping
studentsprepareforcollege.Functionalandadaptiveskillshelpstudentslearnapplied
skillsindailyliving,leisure,socialactivities,andemployment.
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Analyzing
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.04.04-Describetheinstructionalfocususedtopreparestudentsfor
collegeandcareerreadiness.
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.5.0-Beginningspecialeducationprofessionalsselect,adapt,and
usearepertoireofevidence-basedinstructionalstrategiestoadvancelearningof
individualswithexceptionalities.
33.Whyisitimportantforstudentswithdisabilitiestoreceiveinstructioninemploymentpreparation?
ANSWER: Employmentpreparationduringhighschoolincreasestheprobabilityofsuccessonthe
jobduringadultyearsandplacesthepersonwithadisabilityinacontributingrole.
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Analyzing
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.04.04-Describetheinstructionalfocususedtopreparestudentsfor
collegeandcareerreadiness.
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.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.Listthreeoftheelementsofacommunity-referencedapproachtoemploymenttraining.
ANSWER: 1)Primaryfocusonstudentandfamilyneedsandpreferences;2)Balancebetween
inclusivesettingandemploymentpreparationuntilatleasteighteen;3)Curriculumthat
reflectsjobopportunitiesavailableinlocalcommunity;4)Employmenttrainingtakes
placeonrealjobsites;5)Trainingacrossavarietyofenvironments;6)Ongoing
opportunitiesforinteractionwithcoworkerswithoutdisabilities;7)Trainingthat
culminatesinjobplacement;8)Jobplacementlinkedtocomprehensivetransitionplan
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Remembering
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.5.0-Beginningspecialeducationprofessionalsselect,adapt,and
usearepertoireofevidence-basedinstructionalstrategiestoadvancelearningof
individualswithexceptionalities.
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.04.04-Describetheinstructionalfocususedtopreparestudentsfor
collegeandcareerreadiness.
35.Contrastformalandnaturalsupports.
ANSWER: Formalsupportsaregovernmentfundedprogramsandserviceagencies.Theseinclude
incomesupport,healthcareprograms,residentialservices,andemploymentservices.
Naturalsupportsarefamily,friends,neighbors,andco-workers.
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Analyzing
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.04.01-Discusstheresearchonthelivesofadultswithdisabilities.
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.5.0-Beginningspecialeducationprofessionalsselect,adapt,and
usearepertoireofevidence-basedinstructionalstrategiestoadvancelearningof
individualswithexceptionalities.
36.Discusstheroleofstudents,parents,andadultserviceprovidersinthetransitionplanningprocess.
ANSWER: Thestudentandtheparentsmustbeeducatedaboutcriticalcomponentsofadultservice
systems,includingthecharacteristicsofagencies,criteriaforevaluatingprograms,and
potentialaswellascurrentservicealternatives.Schooldistrictscanofferongoing
informationseminarstoacquaintfamilieswiththeissuesinvolvedinthetransitionfrom
schooltoadultlife.Schooldistrictscandevelopanduseatransition-planningguideto
helpfamiliescompletecriticalplanningactivities.
Adultserviceagenciesfocusonprovidingthenecessaryservicestoassistindividuals
withdisabilitiesinaccessingpost-secondaryeducation,employment,residentialliving,or
leisureactivities.Agenciesmayprovidesupportinvocationalrehabilitation,social
services,andmentalhealth.Itisimportantforadultserviceagenciestobecomeinvolved
earlyinthestudent’ssecondaryschoolprograminordertobegintargetingtheservices
thatwillbeneededonceheorsheleavesschool.Thisinvolvementincludesdirect
participationinthedevelopmentofthestudent’stransitionplan.
37.Discusswhyteachingself-determinationplaysacriticalroleinsuccessfultransitionfromschooltoadultlife.
ANSWER: Teachingeffectivedecision-makingandproblem-solvingskillsincreasespositive
outcomesforyouthandyoungadults.Studentswithdisabilitiesbecomemoreefficientin
acquiringknowledgeandsolvingproblems.Studentsareawareofthespecific
challengestheywillfaceinadultroles.Studentsleaveschoolwithmorehighly
developedpersonalworth,heightenedsocialresponsibility,andbetterchoicemaking
skills.
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Understanding
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.04.03-Identifythepurposeofperson-centeredtransitionplanningand
thebasicstepsinitsformulation.
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.5.0-Beginningspecialeducationprofessionalsselect,adapt,and
usearepertoireofevidence-basedinstructionalstrategiestoadvancelearningof
individualswithexceptionalities.
38.Compareandcontrastcareereducation,workexperience,andcommunity-referencedinstruction.
ANSWER: Inaworkexperienceprogram,thestudentspendsaportionoftheschooldayin
classroomsettings(whichmayemphasizeacademicand/orvocationalskills),andthe
remainderatanoff-campussitereceivingtrainingonthejob.Theresponsibilityforthe
on-the-jobtrainingmaybesharedbetweenthehighschoolspecialeducationteacher,
vocationalrehabilitationcounselor,orvocationaleducationteacher.
Careereducationincludestraininginsocialskillsdevelopmentaswellasgeneral
occupationalskills.Careereducationprogramsusuallyconcentrateondevelopingan
awarenessofvariouscareerchoices,exploringoccupationalopportunities,and
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.04.04-Describetheinstructionalfocususedtopreparestudentsfor
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.5.0-Beginningspecialeducationprofessionalsselect,adapt,and
usearepertoireofevidence-basedinstructionalstrategiestoadvancelearningof
individualswithexceptionalities.
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Analyzing
39.TheNationalLongitudinalTransitionStudy-2reportedthatthepercentageofyoungadultswithdisabilitiesworkingfull
timewas​
a.​90%.
b.​67%.
c.​55%.
d.​25%.
ANSWER: b
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Remembering
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.04.01-Discusstheresearchonthelivesofadultswithdisabilities.
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U.S.DepartmentofEducation’sNationalLongitudinalTransitionStudy-2(Wagner
etal.,2005)reportedthattheprobabilityofyoungadultswithdisabilitiesworkingforpay
atsometimeduringthefirstfewyearsoutofhighschoolhasincreasedfrom55%to
70%between1987and2003,butthecurrentrateofemploymentcontinuestolag
significantlybehindthatofsame-agepeerswithoutdisabilities.
40.Formanyyears,thepotentialofadultswithdisabilitieshasbeen________.​
a.​significantlyoverestimated
b.​significantlyunderestimated
c.​estimatedaccurately
d.​Noneoftheanswersarecorrect.
ANSWER: b
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Remembering
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.04.01-Discusstheresearchonthelivesofadultswithdisabilities.
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.
41.Ofthestudentswithdisabilitiesfourteenandolderexitinghighschool,approximatelywhatpercentageleavewitha
highschooldiploma?​
a.​25%
b.​38%
c.​56%
d.​90%
ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Remembering
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.04.01-Discusstheresearchonthelivesofadultswithdisabilities.
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: Ofthestudentsage14andolderexitingschool,only56.5percentleavewithahigh
schooldiplomaascomparedto90percentoftheirnondisabledpeers.
42.Asuccessfultransitionfromschooltoadultyearsrequires​
a.​formalsupports.
b.​naturalsupports.
c.​bothformalandnaturalsupports.
d.​Noneoftheanswersarecorrect.
ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Understanding
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.04.01-Discusstheresearchonthelivesofadultswithdisabilities.
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.
43.Transitionservicesare​
a.​onlyforthosestudentswithdisabilitieswhowon’tgotocollege.
b.​focusedexclusivelyonacademiccontenttoprepareforpost-secondaryeducation.
c.​acoordinatedsetofactivitiesthatareoutcome-oriented.
d.​Noneoftheanswersarecorrect.
ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Understanding
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.04.01-Discusstheresearchonthelivesofadultswithdisabilities.
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.
44.Person–centeredtransitionplanningforstudentswithdisabilitiesisprimarilyrelatedto​
a.​parents’desiretokeeptheirchildreninschoollonger.
b.​thecommitmenttoeachstudent’sneedsandpreferences.
c.​professionals’overestimationofthecapabilitiesofpeoplewithdisabilitiesoncetheyleaveschool.
d.​Noneoftheanswersarecorrect.
ANSWER: b
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Understanding
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.04.03-Identifythepurposeofperson-centeredtransitionplanningand
thebasicstepsinitsformulation.
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: Thisplanningprocessisbasedonacommitmenttoeachstudent’sneedsand
preferences,anddevelopedandimplementedwithineachstudent’sIEP.
45.Whatisonepurposeoftheperson–centeredtransitionplan?​
a.​Tolimitthetypeandrangeoftransitionservicesthattheschoolisresponsibleforinmeetingtheneedsof
studentswithdisabilities
b.Toidentifypersonnelresponsibleforcompletingtheplanandestablishtransitionplanningtimelines​
c.​Torequireschoolstohavethestudentwithdisabilitiesemployedpriortoexitingspecialeducation
d.​Alloftheanswersarecorrect.
ANSWER: b
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Remembering
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.04.03-Identifythepurposeofperson-centeredtransitionplanningand
thebasicstepsinitsformulation.
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.
46.Duringthetransitionfromschooltoadultlife,parentsmaycometorealizethat​
a.​theentitlementtoservicesduringschoolremainsduringtheadultyears.
b.​theirsonordaughterwillhavelittledifficultyaccessingneededsupportsandservicesduringadultyears.
c.​theyhavelittleknowledgeregardinghowtheadultservicesystemworks.
d.​Alloftheanswersarecorrect.
ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Understanding
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.04.03-Identifythepurposeofperson-centeredtransitionplanningand
thebasicstepsinitsformulation.
NATIONALSTANDARDS: UnitedStates-CEC.5.0-Beginningspecialeducationprofessionalsselect,adapt,and
47.Whichofthefollowingprinciplesshouldguideadultservicesforpeoplewithdisabilities?​
a.​Servicesbasedontheprovisionofdirectincomesupportfromthegovernment
b.​Collaborationwiththeschoolinestablishingtransitiongoals
c.​Servicesdrivenbytheavailabilityoflargecongregatecarefacilitiesandshelteredworkshops
d.​Alloftheanswersarecorrect.
ANSWER: b
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Understanding
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.04.03-Identifythepurposeofperson-centeredtransitionplanningand
thebasicstepsinitsformulation.
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.
48.Whichofthefollowingoutcomesareexpectedforstudentswithdisabilitiesastheyenteradulthood?​
a.​Functionindependentlyindailylife
b.​Makechoiceswheretheyliveandspendtheirtime
c.​Minimizerelianceonotherstomeettheirneeds
d.​Alloftheanswersarecorrect.
ANSWER: d
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Remembering
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.04.04-Describetheinstructionalfocususedtopreparestudentsfor
collegeandcareerreadiness.
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.5.0-Beginningspecialeducationprofessionalsselect,adapt,and
usearepertoireofevidence-basedinstructionalstrategiestoadvancelearningof
individualswithexceptionalities.
49.Schoolscanpromotethedevelopmentofself-determinationskillsforstudentswithdisabilitiesby​
a.​givingparentsmoreopportunitiestospeakinIEPmeetings.
b.​spendingmoretimeinacademicsubjectareas.
c.​teachingchoice-makingandproblem-solvingskills.
d.​Alloftheanswersarecorrect.
ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Remembering
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.04.04-Describetheinstructionalfocususedtopreparestudentsfor
collegeandcareerreadiness.
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.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: Teachingeffectivedecision-makingandproblem-solvingskillshasbeenshownto
enhancepositivetransitionoutcomesforyouthandyoungadults.
50.​Availableresearchindicatesthatstudentswithdisabilitiesare
a.​doingaswellascanbeexpectedintheacademiccontentofhighschoolprograms.
b.​doingaswellascanbeexpectedinpostsecondaryeducation.
c.​arenotfaringaswellastheycouldbeintheacademiccontentofhighschoolprogramsorinpostsecondary
education.
d.​Alloftheanswersarecorrect.
ANSWER: c
REFERENCES: Bloom’s:Remembering
LEARNINGOBJECTIVES:HESC.HARD.17.04.04-Describetheinstructionalfocususedtopreparestudentsfor
collegeandcareerreadiness.
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: Studentswithdisabilitieshavehigherdropoutratesandloweracademicachievement
thantheirpeerswithoutdisabilities.