FTCE ESE K-12 Practice Pre-Test with Rationales

FTCE ESE K-12 Practice Pre-Test with Rationales A ruling pertaining to the use of evaluation procedures later consolidated in Public Law 94 - 142 resulted from which court case listed? A. Diana v. the State Board of Education (1970) B. Wyatt v. Stickney C. Larry P. v. Riles D. PASE v. Hannon Ans- A. Diana v. the State Board of Education (1970) Diana v. the State Board of Education resulted in the decision that all children must be evaluated in their native language Included in data brought to the attention of Congress regarding the evaluation procedures for education of students with disabilities was the fact that: A. There were a large number of children and youths with disabilities in the United States B. Many children with disabilities were not receiving an appropriate education. C. Many parents of children with disabilities were forced to seek services outside of the public realm. D. All of the above Ans- D. All of the above All three factors, and many more, have driven Congress to act. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was signed into law in and later reauthorized through a second revision in what years? A. 1975 and 2004 B. 1980 and 1990 C. 1990 and 2004 D. 1995 and 2001 Ans- C. 1990 and 2004 IDEA, Public Law 101-476, is a consolidation and reauthorization of all prior special education mandates, with amendments. It was signed into law by President Bush on October 30, 1990. Revision of IDEA occurred in 2004, and IDEA was reauthorized as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA 2004). IDEIA 2004 is commonly referred to as IDEA 2004 and was effective on July 1, 2005 How was the training of special education teachers changed by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2002? A. It required all special education teachers to be certified in reading and math. B. It required all special education teachers to take the same coursework as general education teachers. C. If a special education teacher is teaching a core subject, he or she must meet the standard of a highlyqualified teacher in that subject. D. All of the above Ans- C. If a special education teacher is teaching a core subject, he or she must meet the standard of a highly-qualified teacher in that subject. In order for special education teachers to be a student's sole teacher of a core subject, they must meet the professional criteria of NCLB. They must be *highly qualified*, that is certified or licensed in their area of special education, and show proof of a specific level of professional development in the core subjects that they teach. As special education teachers receive specific education in the core subject they teach, they will be better prepared to teach to the same level of learning standards as the general education teacher. The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) affected students with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) by: A. Requiring these students to demonstrate English Language Proficiency before a High School Diploma is granted B. Providing allowances for schools not to require them to take and pass state Reading Exams (RCTs) if the students were enrolled in U.S. schools for less than a year C. Providing allowances for these students to opt out of state math tests if the students were enrolled in a U.S. school for less than one year. D. Both B and C Ans- A. Requiring these students to demonstrate English Language Proficiency before a High School Diploma is granted The No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) requires these students to demonstrate English Language Proficiency before a High School Diploma is granted. Which of the following is a specific change of language in the IDEA? A. The term "Disorder" changed to "Disability" B. The term "Children" changed to "Children and Youth" C. The term "Handicapped" changed to "Impairments" D. The term "Handicapped" changed to "With Disabilities" Ans- D. The term "Handicapped" changed to "With Disabilities" "Children" became "individuals," highlighting the fact that some students with special needs were adolescents, not just "children". The word "handicapped" was changed to "with disabilities," denoting the difference between limitations imposed by society (handicap) and an inability to do certain things (disability). "With disabilities" also demonstrates that the person is thought of first, and the disabling condition is but one of the characteristics of the individuals. Which component changed with the reauthorization of the Education for all Handicapped Children Act of 1975 (EHA) 1990 EHA Amendment? A. Specific terminology B. Due process protections C. Non-discriminatory reevaluation procedures D. Individual education plans Ans- A. Specific terminology See Skill 1.1 Question #6 The definition of assistive technology devices was amended in the IDEA reauthorization of 2004 to exclude what? A. iPods and other hand-held devices B. Computer enhanced technology C. Surgically implanted devices D. Braille and/or special learning aids Ans- C. Surgically implanted devices The definition of assistive technology devices was amended to exclude devices that are surgically implanted (i.e. cochlear implants) and clarified that students with assistive technology devices shall not be prevented from having special education services. Assistive technology devices may need to be monitored by school personnel, but schools are not responsible for the implantation or replacement of such devices surgically Which is untrue about the Americans with disabilities Act (ADA)? A. It was signed into law by President Bush the same year as IDEA B. It reauthorized the discretionary programs of EHA C. It gives protection to all people on the basis of race, sex, national origin, and religion D. It guarantees equal opportunities to persons with disabilities in employment, public accommodations, transportation, government services, and telecommunications Ans- B. It reauthorized the discretionary programs of EHA EHA is the precursor of IDEA, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. ADA, however, is Public Law 101-336, the Americans with disabilities Act, which gives civil rights protection to all individuals with disabilities in private sector employment, all public services, public accommodations, transportation and telecommunications. It was patterned after the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The opportunity for persons with disabilities to live as close to the normal as possible describes: A. Least restrictive environment B. Normalization C. Mainstreaming D. Deinstitutionalization Ans- B. Normalization The other terms listed all refer to specific types of opportunities for normalization for persons with disabilities Requirements for evaluations were changed in IDEA 2004 to reflect that no 'single' assessment or measurement tool can be used to determine special education qualification, furthering that there was a disproportionate representation of what types of students? A. Disabled B. Foreign C. Gifted D. Minority and bilingual Ans- D. Minority and bilingual IDEA 2004 recognized that there exists a disproportionate representation of minorities and bilingual students and that pre-service interventions that are *scientifically* based on *early reading programs, positive behavioral interventions* and *support*, and early intervening services may prevent some of those children from needing special education services. In addition, it recognized that students whose native language is not English do not have a language disability. They simply need to learn English. What determines whether a person is entitled to protection under Section 504? A. The individual must meet the definition of a person with a disability B. The person must be able to meet the requirements of a particular program in spite of his or her disability C. The school, business, or other facility must be the recipient of federal funding assistance D. All of the above Ans- D. All of the above To be entitled to protection under Section 504, an individual must meet the definition of a person with a disability, which is: any person who (i) has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more of that person's major life activities, (ii) has a record of such impairment, or (iii) is regarded as having such an impairment. Major life activities are: caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and working. The person must also be "otherwise qualified," which means that the person must be able to meet the requirements of a particular program in spite of the disability. The person must also be afforded "reasonable accommodations" by recipients of federal financial assistance. Legislation in Public Law 94 - 142 attempts to: A. Match the child's educational needs with appropriate educational services B. Include parents in the decisions made about their child's education C. Establish a means by which parents can provide input. D. All of the above Ans- D. All of the above Much of what was stated in separate court rulings and mandated legislation was brought together into what is now considered to be the "backbone" of special education. Public Law 94-142 (Education for All Handicapped Children Act) was signed into law by President Ford in 1975. It was the culmination of a great deal of litigation and legislation from the late 1960's to the mid 1970's that included decisions supporting the need to assure an appropriate education to all persons regardless of race, creed, or disability. In 1990, this law was reauthorized and renamed the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, IDEA Effective transition was included in: A. President Bush's 1990 State of the Union Message B. Public Law 101-476 C. Public Law 95-207 D. Both A and B Ans- D. Both A and B With the enactment of P. L. 101-476 (IDEA), transition services became a right. The Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) describes Special Education and related services as? A. Public expenditure and standard to the state educational agency B. Provided in conformity with each student's individualized education program, if the program is developed to meet requirements of the law C. Including preschool, elementary, and/or secondary education in the state involved D. All of the above Ans- D. All of the above FAPE states that special education and related services are provided at