Special Education Law, Policies And Procedures
Review |Questions & Answers | Grade A
What does the Americans with Disabilities Act do?
It ensures access for people with impairments and exceptionalities.
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What is considered a reasonable accommodation under Section 504?
Accessible elevators
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What is one of the four steps in the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
to help students before they are referred for special education?
Screening
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What characterizes Tier 1 in the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)?
,Universal support
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Which tier within the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) is
characterized by intensive support?
Tier 3
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What is one relevant case law result for special education evaluations?
A single test cannot be used to determine eligibility for special education.
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What is one of the optional positions for a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT)?
Physical therapist
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Which role does the special education teacher have on the Multi-Disciplinary
Team (MDT)?
Watching for bias that may affect assessments and answering parents' questions
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How does the parent or guardian contribute to the Multi-Disciplinary Team
(MDT) assessment?
By providing insights to help the team understand the student's overall situation
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In order to begin the initial evaluation process for a student, a special education
teacher must obtain express written consent. The student lives with and is cared
for by their grandmother.
Is the grandmother able to provide consent for the evaluation?
Yes, because the grandmother has legal authority over the student
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A special education teacher is on the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) for the
evaluation of a second-grade student who has been struggling to keep up with
students in the general education classroom.
Which role does the teacher have on this team?
Watching for any bias affecting assessment results
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A fourth-grade student has been consistently struggling with emotional
disturbances, leading to poor performance in the general education classroom.