CLASSROOMS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A federal law that helps
students with disabilities receive the support they need to succeed in school
Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A principle of IDEA that guarantees
that students with disabilities can access educational services that are tailored to their needs without
incurring costs
Individualized education programs (IEPs) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅personalized plans outlining
educational goals and support services for each student with a disability
Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A principle of IDEA that aims to include
students with disabilities in general education classrooms to the maximum extent feasible
13 eligibility categories under IDEA - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅eligibility for special education services
under the IDEA depends on whether the child's condition adversely impacts their education and falls
within one of the 13 specific eligibility categories outlined by the law
Inclusive classrooms - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Classrooms that cater to all learning styles by employing
various teaching strategies; and approach that not only Taylor is teaching for individual learners but also
foster is a sense of belonging and acceptance among all students
General education classroom with support - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅a student spends the entire school
day in a general education classroom but receives additional support and services such as tutoring,
assistance from aides, specialized technology, related services, or accommodations
Partial mainstream/inclusion classroom - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅a student splits their time between a
general education classroom and a special education setting; they may receive individual or small-group
instruction in a separate classroom or be pulled out of class for certain services while spending most of
their day in the general education setting
, Special education class - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅students participate in a specialized instructional
program tailored to their specific learning needs
Specialized program outside of the school district - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅placing a student in a
program outside the local school district, such as private schools, residential programs, or hospital
programs
Differentiated Instruction - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Adjusting teaching methods to meet individual
student needs
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅An educational framework for designing
flexible learning environments and curricula that provide all students- including those with diverse
cultural and linguistic backgrounds- equitable access to learning opportunities
Roles and responsibilities of general education teachers - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅a variety of duties and
expectations placed on general educators to ensure compliance with legal mandates and effectively
support students with disabilities in inclusive classroom settings
Council for exceptional children standards for professional practice - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Standards
teachers must adhere to in order to support all students effectively
Roles and responsibilities of special education teachers - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅a variety of duties and
expectations placed on special education teachers to use evidence, instructional data, research, and
professional knowledge to inform practice and advocate for professional conditions and resources that
will enhance learning outcomes for individuals with exceptionalities
Section 504 - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅A civil rights law that ensures that students with disabilities have
equal access to education; prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in any program or
activity that receives federal financial assistance
504 plans - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅Provide accommodations and supports that remove barriers to
learning and ensure equal access to education for students with disabilities