ASSESSMENT IN SPECIAL EDUCATION 2026
FINAL OA EXAM SCRIPT WITH STUDY Q&A
REVIEW AND LEARNING RATIONALES
⩥ Inclusive education. Answer: refers to educational approaches that
facilitate learning of all students, including those with and without
disabilities, within the same environment
⩥ Differentiated Instruction. Answer: Matching instruction to meet the
different needs of learners in a given classroom.
⩥ Observations. Answer: include watching a student, both formally and
informally, to gather information about behavior
⩥ test. Answer: is meant to be competent for each person taking it
⩥ record review. Answer: is a detailed review of a students medical and
academic records. These are useful for documenting when a problem
first appears
⩥ interview. Answer: how teachers gain information about students from
others who know the student (parents, etc.)
,⩥ native language testing. Answer: allows the student to take the test in
their primary language. Directions and responses are in native language
⩥ interpreter. Answer: translates the instructions and test items into the
students native language
⩥ denial. Answer: if a tester proceeds with a test in English, even though
the student may not be proficient in English, can also be accompanied by
coercion
⩥ nonverbal test. Answer: one that does not rely on language
⩥ Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (PL 93-112). Answer: It
is illegal to deny participation in activities or benefits of programs, or to
in any way discriminate against a person with a disability solely because
of the disability. Individuals with disabilities must have equal access to
programs and services. Auxiliary aids must be provided to individuals
with impaired speaking, manual, or sensory skills.
⩥ Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (PL 93-380).
Answer: Educational agencies that accept federal funding must grant
parents the opportunity to inspect and challenge student records, as well
as require parent consent for release of identifiable data. Once the child
turns 18, these rights are transferred to the child
, ⩥ Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 (PL 94-142).
Answer: Students with disabilities have the right to a free, appropriate
public education. Schools must have on file an individualized education
program for each student determined to be eligible for services under the
act. Parents have the right to inspect school records on their children.
When changes are made in a student's educational placement or
program, parents must be informed. Parents have the right to challenge
what is in records or to challenge changes in placement. Students with
disabilities have the right to be educated in the least restrictive
educational environment. Students with disabilities must be assessed in
ways that are considered fair and nondiscriminatory. They have specific
protections
⩥ Education for All Handicapped Children Act 1986 Amendments (PL
99-457). Answer: All rights of the Education for All Handicapped
Children Act are extended to preschoolers with disabilities. Each school
district must conduct a multidisciplinary assessment and develop an
individualized family service plan for each preschool child with a
disability.
⩥ Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1990 (PL 101-476).
Answer: This act reauthorizes the Education for All Handicapped
Children Act. Two new disability categories (traumatic brain injury and
autism) are added to the definition of students with disabilities. A
comprehensive definition of transition services is added.
⩥ 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act. Answer: Guarantees equal
opportunity to individuals with disabilities in employment, public
FINAL OA EXAM SCRIPT WITH STUDY Q&A
REVIEW AND LEARNING RATIONALES
⩥ Inclusive education. Answer: refers to educational approaches that
facilitate learning of all students, including those with and without
disabilities, within the same environment
⩥ Differentiated Instruction. Answer: Matching instruction to meet the
different needs of learners in a given classroom.
⩥ Observations. Answer: include watching a student, both formally and
informally, to gather information about behavior
⩥ test. Answer: is meant to be competent for each person taking it
⩥ record review. Answer: is a detailed review of a students medical and
academic records. These are useful for documenting when a problem
first appears
⩥ interview. Answer: how teachers gain information about students from
others who know the student (parents, etc.)
,⩥ native language testing. Answer: allows the student to take the test in
their primary language. Directions and responses are in native language
⩥ interpreter. Answer: translates the instructions and test items into the
students native language
⩥ denial. Answer: if a tester proceeds with a test in English, even though
the student may not be proficient in English, can also be accompanied by
coercion
⩥ nonverbal test. Answer: one that does not rely on language
⩥ Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (PL 93-112). Answer: It
is illegal to deny participation in activities or benefits of programs, or to
in any way discriminate against a person with a disability solely because
of the disability. Individuals with disabilities must have equal access to
programs and services. Auxiliary aids must be provided to individuals
with impaired speaking, manual, or sensory skills.
⩥ Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (PL 93-380).
Answer: Educational agencies that accept federal funding must grant
parents the opportunity to inspect and challenge student records, as well
as require parent consent for release of identifiable data. Once the child
turns 18, these rights are transferred to the child
, ⩥ Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 (PL 94-142).
Answer: Students with disabilities have the right to a free, appropriate
public education. Schools must have on file an individualized education
program for each student determined to be eligible for services under the
act. Parents have the right to inspect school records on their children.
When changes are made in a student's educational placement or
program, parents must be informed. Parents have the right to challenge
what is in records or to challenge changes in placement. Students with
disabilities have the right to be educated in the least restrictive
educational environment. Students with disabilities must be assessed in
ways that are considered fair and nondiscriminatory. They have specific
protections
⩥ Education for All Handicapped Children Act 1986 Amendments (PL
99-457). Answer: All rights of the Education for All Handicapped
Children Act are extended to preschoolers with disabilities. Each school
district must conduct a multidisciplinary assessment and develop an
individualized family service plan for each preschool child with a
disability.
⩥ Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1990 (PL 101-476).
Answer: This act reauthorizes the Education for All Handicapped
Children Act. Two new disability categories (traumatic brain injury and
autism) are added to the definition of students with disabilities. A
comprehensive definition of transition services is added.
⩥ 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act. Answer: Guarantees equal
opportunity to individuals with disabilities in employment, public
