TEXES SPECIAL EDUCATION EC-12 (161)
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ A student has been assessed for special education and based on the
schools evaluation does not qualify for services. The students parents
disagree, and would like the school district to fund an independent
education examination (IEE). Based on this request and legal guidelines,
the district may agree to incurred the expense of the evaluation or....
Answer: File a request for a due process hearing with the Texas
education agency (TEA)
◉ A 10th grade student who is diagnosed with a spoken language
disorder does not participate in history class discussions. The general
education teacher asked the special education teacher to recommend an
intervention to use with the student.
which of the following interventions would be most effective for the
general education teacher to try first? Answer: Increasing wait time for
the student to respond.
◉ Which of the following is the best way to ensure that a student with
an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) feels comfortable in a school
environment.. Answer: Providing a predictable school routine.
,◉ Leo is a third grade currently enrolled in a private school. He has
struggled in school and has not learned to read, despite several
interventions from this teacher and his mother. All stakeholders are
concerned because he is feeling significantly behind his peers. Leo's
teacher in the school administrator have suggested to Leah's mother that
an evaluation would be beneficial to determine if he has a learning
disability. His mother requested an evaluation from the administrator of
the public school where Leah would attend if he were not in rolled in
private school. What guidelines with a public school administrator apply
to the situation? Answer: The same as for any other special education,
referral.
◉ Angela in English language learner (ELL) who speaks limited.
English has received appropriate instruction in all academic areas, but is
struggling academically. Angela's parents and teachers agreed set an
evaluation for special education services is warranted. Which of the
following is the most appropriate way to evaluate him? Answer:
Administrating test and other instruments in his first language to
evaluate his specific areas of need.
◉ When the progress of a student is being monitored, which of the
following is an advantage of curriculum-base measurement (CBM) over
norm referenced test? Answer: CBMs can be used at more frequent
intervals the norm referenced test.
◉ Timothy, an eighth grader student with autism spectrum disorder
(ASD), is struggling to obey basic classroom rules and all his classes.
His teachers have submitted numerous discipline referrals to his case
,manager. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step for
the case manager to take? Answer: Conducting a functional behavioral
assessment (FBA) of Timothy
◉ Which of the following types of assessments, what most likely
provide a special education teacher with broad and comprehensive
information about a students learning strengths and needs.. Answer:
Portfolio assessment
◉ Which of the following types of informal assessment is most
appropriate for gathering information on the frequency with which
scientific student behaviors occur? Answer: Anecdotal record
◉ Which of the following is the most common related strengths of
students with a learning disability and students with attention-
deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? Answer: Normal intelligence
and capability to learn
◉ A nine year old student diagnosed with an emotional disturbance
recently transferred to a new school. The students family moved from a
Native American reservation. The general education teacher notes that
the student has difficulty relating to Peers and adults, and demonstrating
quiet withdrawal behavior, and rarely making eye contact. At times the
student reacts to teacher directives with physical aggression. When the
admission review, dismissal (ARD) committee designs behavioral
interventions for the student it is most critical to.... Answer: Consider the
student background when deciding which behaviors to target
, ◉ A special education teacher has noticed that students from culturally
and linguistically diverse backgrounds who have been referred for
possible language does orders frequently demonstrate know language
impairments. The special education teachers best response in the
situation would be to.... Answer: Suggest to the campus leadership team
that the faculty receive in-service training on issues related to cultural
influence on language development
◉ An elementary student who is displaying behaviors indicated of
autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is most likely to exhibit which of the
following? Answer: Inability to sustain eye Contact or converse in social
situations
◉ A special education teacher is sick and an assessment to use for
universal screening to monitor student development and to improve
instruction programs. Which of the following types of assessment best
meets the teachers needs? Answer: Curriculum based
◉ Derek, a student with intellectual disability, has been assigned to Mrs.
M first grade class. when preparing for derricks entry into, Mrs. M
should be aware that, compared with his classmates, Derek is less likely
to.... Answer: Develop learning strategies without teacher intervention
◉ if a student begins to show signs of a epileptic seizure, it is important
that emergency action be taking Emily to protect the student body from
damage. Which of the following is a First step that should be taken when
COMPREHENSIVE EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ A student has been assessed for special education and based on the
schools evaluation does not qualify for services. The students parents
disagree, and would like the school district to fund an independent
education examination (IEE). Based on this request and legal guidelines,
the district may agree to incurred the expense of the evaluation or....
Answer: File a request for a due process hearing with the Texas
education agency (TEA)
◉ A 10th grade student who is diagnosed with a spoken language
disorder does not participate in history class discussions. The general
education teacher asked the special education teacher to recommend an
intervention to use with the student.
which of the following interventions would be most effective for the
general education teacher to try first? Answer: Increasing wait time for
the student to respond.
◉ Which of the following is the best way to ensure that a student with
an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) feels comfortable in a school
environment.. Answer: Providing a predictable school routine.
,◉ Leo is a third grade currently enrolled in a private school. He has
struggled in school and has not learned to read, despite several
interventions from this teacher and his mother. All stakeholders are
concerned because he is feeling significantly behind his peers. Leo's
teacher in the school administrator have suggested to Leah's mother that
an evaluation would be beneficial to determine if he has a learning
disability. His mother requested an evaluation from the administrator of
the public school where Leah would attend if he were not in rolled in
private school. What guidelines with a public school administrator apply
to the situation? Answer: The same as for any other special education,
referral.
◉ Angela in English language learner (ELL) who speaks limited.
English has received appropriate instruction in all academic areas, but is
struggling academically. Angela's parents and teachers agreed set an
evaluation for special education services is warranted. Which of the
following is the most appropriate way to evaluate him? Answer:
Administrating test and other instruments in his first language to
evaluate his specific areas of need.
◉ When the progress of a student is being monitored, which of the
following is an advantage of curriculum-base measurement (CBM) over
norm referenced test? Answer: CBMs can be used at more frequent
intervals the norm referenced test.
◉ Timothy, an eighth grader student with autism spectrum disorder
(ASD), is struggling to obey basic classroom rules and all his classes.
His teachers have submitted numerous discipline referrals to his case
,manager. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step for
the case manager to take? Answer: Conducting a functional behavioral
assessment (FBA) of Timothy
◉ Which of the following types of assessments, what most likely
provide a special education teacher with broad and comprehensive
information about a students learning strengths and needs.. Answer:
Portfolio assessment
◉ Which of the following types of informal assessment is most
appropriate for gathering information on the frequency with which
scientific student behaviors occur? Answer: Anecdotal record
◉ Which of the following is the most common related strengths of
students with a learning disability and students with attention-
deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? Answer: Normal intelligence
and capability to learn
◉ A nine year old student diagnosed with an emotional disturbance
recently transferred to a new school. The students family moved from a
Native American reservation. The general education teacher notes that
the student has difficulty relating to Peers and adults, and demonstrating
quiet withdrawal behavior, and rarely making eye contact. At times the
student reacts to teacher directives with physical aggression. When the
admission review, dismissal (ARD) committee designs behavioral
interventions for the student it is most critical to.... Answer: Consider the
student background when deciding which behaviors to target
, ◉ A special education teacher has noticed that students from culturally
and linguistically diverse backgrounds who have been referred for
possible language does orders frequently demonstrate know language
impairments. The special education teachers best response in the
situation would be to.... Answer: Suggest to the campus leadership team
that the faculty receive in-service training on issues related to cultural
influence on language development
◉ An elementary student who is displaying behaviors indicated of
autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is most likely to exhibit which of the
following? Answer: Inability to sustain eye Contact or converse in social
situations
◉ A special education teacher is sick and an assessment to use for
universal screening to monitor student development and to improve
instruction programs. Which of the following types of assessment best
meets the teachers needs? Answer: Curriculum based
◉ Derek, a student with intellectual disability, has been assigned to Mrs.
M first grade class. when preparing for derricks entry into, Mrs. M
should be aware that, compared with his classmates, Derek is less likely
to.... Answer: Develop learning strategies without teacher intervention
◉ if a student begins to show signs of a epileptic seizure, it is important
that emergency action be taking Emily to protect the student body from
damage. Which of the following is a First step that should be taken when
