WGU D002 OA Prep 2026-2027
Comprehensive Frequently Tested Questions
With Verified Multiple Choice and Conceptual
Actual 100% Correct Detailed Answers
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1. What is IDEA's definition of a "Child with a disability?" - ANSWER The
student has one of the disabilities listed in IDEA AND because of the
disabilities requires specially designed instruction and related services.
2. Evaluation for Special Education - ANSWER • Multidisciplinary Team
(MDT)
• Assessment Plan Design
• Administration and Interpretation of Results
3. What is the purpose of evaluation in special education? - ANSWER •
Determine if the student meets the IDEA definition of "Child with a
disability"
• Gather information to determine the unique needs of the student
•Guide the decision-making about appropriate education in the least restrictive
environment
4. What are the disability categories found in IDEA? - ANSWER 1. Autism
Spectrum Disorder
,2. Deafness
3. Deaf-blindness
4. Developmental delay (defined by each state)
5. Emotional disturbance
6. Hearing impairment
7. Intellectual disability
8. Multiple disabilities
9. Orthopedic impairment
10. Other health impairment
11. Specific learning disability
12. Speech or language impairment
13. Traumatic brain injury
14. Visual impairment, including blindness
5. What is the timeframe for conducting the initial evaluation and the parents
giving informed, written consent? - ANSWER Within 60 calendar days of
receiving the parent consent or within the timeline established by the individual
state.
6. What does IDEA require for an initial evaluation? - ANSWER • The
evaluation must be comprehensive so that all of the special education and related
service needs for that individual child are identified.
• The evaluation must use a variety of assessment tools and strategies to gather
functional, developmental, and academic information about the student.
• No single test (especially IQ) can be used as the only evaluation
,• A variety of methods are used (testing, observations, interviews, etc.)
• A variety of sources provide information (parents, teachers, specialists, the
student, etc.)
7. What types of assessments are in the Assessment Plan for an initial evaluation?
- ANSWER • General health
• Vision and hearing
• Social emotional status
• General intelligence
• Academic performance measures
• Communication skills
• Motor abilities
8. IDEA requires that technically sound instruments and process are used in the
evaluation process. What does this mean? - ANSWER • The instruments must
be valid and reliable.
• The assessments must be given by trained and knowledgeable people
• The assessment must be given properly, following the instructions of the test
vendor
• The assessments must be used for the purposes for which they are valid and
reliable so that the results are valid and reliable.
• The assessments must consider language, communication mode, and culture
• The assessments must take into account challenges the student might have to
the assessment is measuring the student's performance or achievement, not the
challenge.
, 9. In which cases were these technical procedures violated? - ANSWER •
Hobson v Hansen - inappropriate use of testing to track students. The assessment
was not used for the purposes for which they are valid and reliable, so the results
are not valid and reliable.
• Diana - not testing in native language. The assessment was not used for the
purposes for which they are valid and reliable, so the results are not valid and
reliable.
• Larry P. - test was not culturally relevant. The assessment was not used for the
purposes for which they are valid and reliable, so the results are not valid and
reliable.
10. Why is pre-referral data reviewed? - ANSWER To determine if the existing
data are sufficient to determine eligibility or if additional information is needed.
11. Who designs the Assessment Plan? - ANSWER The school psychologist is
the expert in assessment. They generally design the assessment plan
12. Who makes up the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) or evaluation group? -
ANSWER • The core four, plus specialists related to the unique needs of the
student
o School psychologist
o General education teacher
o Special education teacher
o Parents
Comprehensive Frequently Tested Questions
With Verified Multiple Choice and Conceptual
Actual 100% Correct Detailed Answers
Guaranteed Pass!!Current Update!!
1. What is IDEA's definition of a "Child with a disability?" - ANSWER The
student has one of the disabilities listed in IDEA AND because of the
disabilities requires specially designed instruction and related services.
2. Evaluation for Special Education - ANSWER • Multidisciplinary Team
(MDT)
• Assessment Plan Design
• Administration and Interpretation of Results
3. What is the purpose of evaluation in special education? - ANSWER •
Determine if the student meets the IDEA definition of "Child with a
disability"
• Gather information to determine the unique needs of the student
•Guide the decision-making about appropriate education in the least restrictive
environment
4. What are the disability categories found in IDEA? - ANSWER 1. Autism
Spectrum Disorder
,2. Deafness
3. Deaf-blindness
4. Developmental delay (defined by each state)
5. Emotional disturbance
6. Hearing impairment
7. Intellectual disability
8. Multiple disabilities
9. Orthopedic impairment
10. Other health impairment
11. Specific learning disability
12. Speech or language impairment
13. Traumatic brain injury
14. Visual impairment, including blindness
5. What is the timeframe for conducting the initial evaluation and the parents
giving informed, written consent? - ANSWER Within 60 calendar days of
receiving the parent consent or within the timeline established by the individual
state.
6. What does IDEA require for an initial evaluation? - ANSWER • The
evaluation must be comprehensive so that all of the special education and related
service needs for that individual child are identified.
• The evaluation must use a variety of assessment tools and strategies to gather
functional, developmental, and academic information about the student.
• No single test (especially IQ) can be used as the only evaluation
,• A variety of methods are used (testing, observations, interviews, etc.)
• A variety of sources provide information (parents, teachers, specialists, the
student, etc.)
7. What types of assessments are in the Assessment Plan for an initial evaluation?
- ANSWER • General health
• Vision and hearing
• Social emotional status
• General intelligence
• Academic performance measures
• Communication skills
• Motor abilities
8. IDEA requires that technically sound instruments and process are used in the
evaluation process. What does this mean? - ANSWER • The instruments must
be valid and reliable.
• The assessments must be given by trained and knowledgeable people
• The assessment must be given properly, following the instructions of the test
vendor
• The assessments must be used for the purposes for which they are valid and
reliable so that the results are valid and reliable.
• The assessments must consider language, communication mode, and culture
• The assessments must take into account challenges the student might have to
the assessment is measuring the student's performance or achievement, not the
challenge.
, 9. In which cases were these technical procedures violated? - ANSWER •
Hobson v Hansen - inappropriate use of testing to track students. The assessment
was not used for the purposes for which they are valid and reliable, so the results
are not valid and reliable.
• Diana - not testing in native language. The assessment was not used for the
purposes for which they are valid and reliable, so the results are not valid and
reliable.
• Larry P. - test was not culturally relevant. The assessment was not used for the
purposes for which they are valid and reliable, so the results are not valid and
reliable.
10. Why is pre-referral data reviewed? - ANSWER To determine if the existing
data are sufficient to determine eligibility or if additional information is needed.
11. Who designs the Assessment Plan? - ANSWER The school psychologist is
the expert in assessment. They generally design the assessment plan
12. Who makes up the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) or evaluation group? -
ANSWER • The core four, plus specialists related to the unique needs of the
student
o School psychologist
o General education teacher
o Special education teacher
o Parents
