Special Education Exam 1 120 Questions (RSED3000) IDEA IEP RTI MTSS Study Guide Auburn University

This document is a structured collection of approximately 120 exam-style questions and correct answers covering Chapters 1–4 of a Special Education course (RSED 3000). It focuses on foundational concepts such as specially designed instruction (SDI), accommodations vs. modifications, and key legal frameworks including IDEA, Section 504, ADA, and ESSA. As shown on page 1 , the material is organized in a clear Q&A format, making it highly effective for exam preparation and concept reinforcement. The content provides an in-depth understanding of special education systems, including IEP development, Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE), and multi-tiered support systems like RTI, PBS, and MTSS. It also covers disability categories (LD, SLI, ID, ED, autism, TBI, etc.), assessment methods such as curriculum-based measurement (CBM), and collaboration strategies among educators, specialists, and parents. Legal case precedents (e.g., Brown v. Board of Education, Endrew F.) are included to strengthen conceptual and historical understanding of inclusive education practices. This study guide is highly relevant for courses such as Introduction to Special Education (RSED3000), Inclusive Education, Educational Psychology, and Classroom Management. It is ideal for undergraduate education majors, special education students, early childhood education students, and teacher certification candidates. It is also beneficial for aspiring teachers, paraprofessionals, and school support staff preparing for exams or classroom application. The material aligns closely with standard textbooks used in special education programs, such as Special Education in Contemporary Society: An Introduction to Exceptionality by Richard M. Gargiulo and Emily C. Bouck, making it a strong supplementary revision resource. Keywords: special education, idea law, iep, fape, lre, rti, mtss, pbs, accommodations, modifications, disability categories, learning disability, autism, intellectual disability, assessment, cbm, cba, inclusive education, classroom strategies, education law