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A standards based IEP includes…

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goals that are aligned with the state’s academic content standards for a student’s assigned grade level

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A transition based IEP

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An initial IEP

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Students with ASD need what kind of environment?

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A highly structured environment with predictable routines to minimize disruptive and distractive behaviors

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A curriculum-based assessment tells the teacher…

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how the student is performing on the current curriculum under the current teaching conditions and is the most relevant

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Standardized assessments are…

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formal tests that provide percentiles, stanine scores, and standard scores

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Formative assessments are…

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used to provide feedback so that instruction can be adjusted based on the needs of the students

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Rating scale assessments are…

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Students who require related services receive service under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act because…

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a student who does not require special education is not entitled to the rights and protections of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

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The psychoeducational model focuses on…

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how teachers must understand the causes of negative behavior and how to help the student acquire self control through reflection and planning

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The ecological model focuses on…

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The biological model focuses on…

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The humanistic model focuses on…

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Determining the cause of the behavior is a prerequisite for…

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a functional behavioral assessment

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What is an ABC chart?

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Antecedent, behavior, and consequence chart

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What is one appropriate functional writing skill to teach a high school student with an intellectual disability?

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Filling out job applications

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Information on what three topics must be included in an IEP?

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Placement, Long-term goals, Present levels of functioning

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Why might a vibrating prompting device be useful for some students with disabilities?

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Because it can signal them when to get to class, repeat the steps for completing a task, and help the student remember important dates and times.

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What are some examples of assistive technologies?

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FM monitor, telephone with a video screen, vibrating prompting device, audiobook player,

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It is important for teachers to praise students with ADHD when…

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they are focused and attentive

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A child’s lack of knowledge in English will most likely affect his performance on…

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verbal tasks and responses to verbal directions

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What is dysgraphia?

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The multisensory teaching strategy known as sky writing letters can…

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help students with dysgraphia learn to write in cursive

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Is flexible grouping of students a form of differentiated instruction?

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Is teaching a lesson to each student individually a form of differentiated instruction?
no
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Is using centers for independent practice a form of differentiated instruction?
yes
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using picture cards and symbols is the best method for nonverbal students with intellectual disabilities to employ for....
independently expressing their wants and needs
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Proximity control is when...
the teacher stands or sits close to a student who appears ready to start a disruption
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What are the four multisensory approaches?
Audio, visual, kinesthetic, and tactile
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In guided practice, the teacher needs to...
observe the students working during a class period, monitoring their progress in order to remediate if there are difficulties
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What is the first step of a functional behavior assessment?
to describe the targeted behavior in measurable, observable terms
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What is the second step of a functional behavior assessment?
to collect information on possible functions of the targeted behavior
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What is the third step of a functional behavior assessment?
To categorize the behavior to determine the deficit
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What is the fourth step of a functional behavior assessment?
Analyze the behavior and form a hypothesis on the function of the behavior
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What is the fifth step of a functional behavior assessment?
To devise an intervention plan
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A think-pair-share is a cooperative discussion strategy in which...
students think about their answers and discuss them with a partner prior to sharing with the whole group
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The purpose of a cognitive assessment is...
to measure intellectual ability
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Cognitive assessments test...
how well an individual solves problems, interprets information, and recalls information
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A Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is...
damage to the brain caused by a violent impact
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Distinctive facial features and delayed development are most likely symptoms of...
fetal alcohol syndrome
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When pregnant woman abuse alcohol, the fetus may...
be premature and exhibit intellectual disabilities
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What is one reason a student with ADHD might have a test accommodation to test in a separate room with the special education teacher?
because they will be able to concentrate better without distractions
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What is the most appropriate student involvement in the assessment process?
Student's create an assignment and the scoring criteria
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Intentional targeting of individuals characterizes what?
bullying
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A seven year old was diagnosed with ASD and the local school district decided to place the student in a private school for ASD kids without parent agreement. What is the most appropriate actions for the family to take?
Requesting a due process hearing against the school district for inappropriate placement
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What is the most important goal for educators when collaborating with families of students?
Ensuring that students are successful and learn
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The most frequently occurring permanently disabling birth defect, characterized by an abnormal opening in the spinal column is called...
spina bifida
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Screenings are used early in a child's life to provide information about...
motor, cognitive, and sensory functioning and to ascertain whether referral for additional testing is indicated
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The definition of frequency in relation to behavior is...
the number of time a particular behavior occurs
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What are the parental rights included in IDEA?
the right to participate in all meetings, examine all educational records, and receive written notice regarding placement
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Summative assessments are...
cumulative, independent activities that test students' subject matter knowledge
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According to federal safeguards in IDEA, what three steps require parental consent?
The initial evaluation, the reevaluation, and the initial provision of services
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The most important reason for reinforcing desired and appropriate behaviors is to...
ensure that students will have a quality of life that is purpose driven and satisfying
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Turning away from a student with mild hearing loss may break down communication significantly, so the teacher should...
face the class while giving a lecture or providing directions for a task
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An intellectual disability is characterized by...
significantly impaired cognitive functioning and deficits in two or more adaptive behaviors, with onset before the age of 18
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The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) serves...
youth and children with disabilities, individuals who are gifted and talented, and children who are abused or neglected
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The American Association for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) serves...
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The National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY) serves...

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