GACE Special Education General Curriculum Combined Test (581) Practice Test

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• A test that is reliable is always valid.
• Which statement best defines correlation?
• What is PLAAFP in an IEP, and what must it include?
• Which option best defines assistive technology?
• Under IDEIA, what age range does the act specify for SPED services?
• Distinguish between accommodations and modifications in the classroom.
• What is a Visual Impairment?
• Why is accuracy in data collection essential in MTSS and how can educators ensure it?
• Which law was a modification to the 1975 act and emphasized IEPs and FAPE?
• Which statement best describes a hallmark of ADHD?
• What is FERPA and why is it important in SPED practice?
• Define Universal Design for Learning and its three principles.
• Which participant is commonly part of the IEP team?
• What is the purpose of a transition assessment?
• What is the key distinction between an IEP and a 504 Plan?
• How can teachers effectively collaborate with families to support student success?
• Who implements services in an IEP, with supervision?
• Rehabilitation Act's Section 504 ensures what for students with disabilities?
• What are core ethical considerations in special education practice?
• Which of the following is an example of assistive technology?
• Which statement best describes inclusive planning in a general education classroom?
• Which case ruled that minority students could not be placed in SPED until nonbiased assessments were created due to discriminatory tests and overrepresentation?
• Which principle ensures students with disabilities receive a Free Appropriate Public Education at no cost?
• Transition goals should be aligned with which outcomes?
• What makes IEP goals SMART, and can you provide an example?
• A transition plan should address goals for which domains?
• Which case extended the PARC decision to all students with disabilities?
• A comprehensive IDEA evaluation typically involves which of the following?
• What is a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) and when is it typically conducted?
• Why is data-based decision making critical in SPED?
• How does explicit instruction support students with reading difficulties?
• What is a key element that must be included in a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)?
• In what year was No Child Left Behind enacted?
• According to IDEA, emotional and behavioral disorders are defined as?
• Differentiate between accommodations and modifications within IEP service delivery.
• What eligibility category includes students with ADHD?
• What is the only eligibility category that you cannot be born with?
• What should progress monitoring for autism in inclusive settings primarily track?
• What are the three types of ADHD?
• What is Phonemic Awareness?
• How should standardized test accommodations be documented in IEPs?
• Which practice best reflects cultural responsiveness in daily instruction?
• What is the primary difference between an evaluation for eligibility under IDEA and a screening?
• How does PBIS differ from traditional discipline approaches?
• What do Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) identify and specify?
• Describe two evidence-based math intervention strategies for students with disabilities.
• Which law prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in employment, government, public accommodations, transportation, and telecommunications?
• Name five evidence-based components of effective reading instruction for students with disabilities.
• What is the importance of 'present levels of academic achievement and functional performance' (PLAAFP) statements in IEPs?
• Criterion-referenced tests are best described as...
• In what year did Brown v. Board of Education issue its ruling?
• What is the difference between a 'discrepancy model' and RTI-based identification for a Specific Learning Disability?
• Validity is best described as...
• What is the typical composition of an IEP team?
• Which description best captures the PBIS framework?
• Which statement is true regarding emotional and behavioral disorders?
• Which of the following describes best how to monitor IEP fidelity in daily instruction?
• What level of Intellectual Disability has an IQ score in the 35-20 range?
• What is the primary purpose of including a transition component in an IEP?
• Which act called for accountability for all students' academic performance, including those with disabilities?
• How should annual goals be measured in an IEP?
• What is Significant Developmental Delay defined as?
• Which statement best describes phonemic awareness?
• What is the purpose of long-range planning in IEP development and how often should IEPs be reviewed?
• Which case ruled that Chicago was not discriminating during evaluation and that IQ tests were not the sole basis for SPED placement?
• Which option best documents a placement change under IDEA?
• Which case is associated with the requirement that students be assessed in their home language?
• According to IDEA, Autism Spectrum Disorder is:
• Which of the following is NOT a core component of IDEA?
• Which IDEA requirement ensures that evaluations are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner?
• Which statement accurately describes functional limitation in the context of SPED?
• Under typical state practice, when should a transition plan begin?
• What is the role of progress data in IEP annual reviews?
• What is MTSS, and how does RTI function within MTSS?
• What year did IDEA pass as a modification to the EAHCA?
• What is "longitudinal data" in MTSS and why is it important?
• What type of test compares student performance to a specific domain?
• Which IQ range corresponds to Moderate Intellectual Disability?
• Under IDEA, when can a reevaluation occur sooner than the standard three-year interval?
• Which of the following is NOT an eligibility category under IDEIA?
• Identify two common models for delivering special education services in inclusive classrooms.
• IDEA requires schools to develop what for each child?
• In MTSS, how is decision making data-based?
• Literacy refers to which of the following?
• Which ADHD type is the most common?
• What is "peer-mediated instruction" and when is it useful?
• In MTSS, why is collecting data over time important?
• Define Blindness.
• What is the role of paraprofessionals in implementing IEPs and how should supervision be structured?
• How do IEP documentation and related records protect privacy and FERPA compliance?
• What assessment can be given to help in the consideration of assistive technology needs?
• Which case ruled that the performance of minority students should be compared with their peer group, not non-minority groups?
• What is curriculum-based measurement (CBM) and its role in progress monitoring?
• What is an IEP, and who participates in its development?
• Which is the largest category of students with high-incidence disabilities?
• Which statement correctly differentiates IEP services from related services and provides appropriate examples?
• Which option reflects valid considerations for language diversity when assessing ELL students?
• In the IEP process, which statement best describes parental involvement?
• How does a 504 Plan differ from an IEP?
• What is the typical structure of an IEP goal statement?
• What are some examples of related services and which students would they support?
• How should a teacher handle confidentiality when sharing student information with families and professionals?
• Which case established that all students have a right to educational opportunities regardless of disability status or school funding?
• Which statement best differentiates eligibility from placement in SPED?
• Which case in 1980 ruled that Chicago was not discriminating during evaluation because the IQ test used was mostly non-biased and not used as the sole basis for SPED placement?
• Which practice best protects student privacy when sharing IEP information with external providers?
• What is the process of identifying students who are experiencing difficulties and providing specific interventions before they fail?
• What roles do parents play in the IEP process?
• Which act prohibits discrimination in employment, public accommodations, transportation, and telecommunications for people with disabilities?
• Which statement best describes a progress report in special education?
• What is the role of paraprofessionals in SPED settings?
• How does culturally responsive teaching apply to special education?
• Progress monitoring data are used to determine what?
• Which describes common categories of related services?
• What is the purpose of a reevaluation and how often must it occur under IDEA?
• Define Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) and how it guides placement decisions.
• What is the formal name for the No Child Left Behind law?
• What is the role of related services in an IEP?
• What is progress monitoring and why is it essential in data-based decision making for SPED?
• How should standardized tests be adapted for students with disabilities?
• What is assistive technology (AT) and which statement best describes its purpose?
• How should schools document and report progress to a student’s family?
• How should progress toward IEP goals be reported to parents?
• What does FAPE stand for, and what does it ensure for students with disabilities?
• Intelligence tests provide us with just one piece of the puzzle and should always be used in conjunction with additional sources of information.
• Which co-teaching model involves both teachers sharing instruction equally and coordinating the lesson?
• What is the primary purpose of a progress report in special education?
• Name two commonly used co-teaching models.
• Which case ruled that IQ tests were no longer able to be the sole measure of assessment for SPED placement?
• Which document includes a transition plan for entering preschool?
• Which case not originally about SPED but helped initiate inclusion of individuals with disabilities into public schools?
• How are confidentiality and FERPA protections maintained when sharing IEP information with external providers?
• What is the role of the district representative in IEP meetings?
• Which assessment provides information on student performance with respect to test items and not other students?
• What is a starting point for creating an inclusive classroom culture?
• What is the most common IQ range for students under the category of EBD?
• How can teachers support students with sensory processing differences in the classroom?
• Which statement best describes the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) principle?
• How does differentiated instruction align with standards-based education?
• How should Universal Design for Learning (UDL) be applied in daily instruction?
• What is a Positive Behavioral Support (PBS) framework?
• Which of the following is NOT an example of assistive technology?
• What is required to document a change in placement under IDEA?
• Which of the following is a component commonly included in a transition plan?
• What best describes RTI in relation to eligibility decisions?
• Which of the following is a strategy to support collaboration between general and special education teachers?
• Which statement best describes the concept of Least Restrictive Environment in placement decisions?
• Which statement about Visual Impairment is accurate?
• Which statement best describes universal design in instruction?
• Which trio of components must be included in every IEP to comply with IDEA?
• What does LRE stand for?
• What is the primary purpose of vocabulary development in reading instruction?
• What is cultural responsiveness in special education?
• In evaluating ELL students for special education, which practices should be used?
• How can a teacher employ technology to support accessible math instruction?
• Which case defined FAPE as "reasonably calculated to enable the child to achieve passing marks and advance from grade to grade"?
• How can teachers monitor progress for students with autism spectrum disorder in inclusive classrooms?
• Describe the three MTSS tiers and the typical supports at each level.
• What is a data-informed approach to determining when to escalate or intensify support in MTSS?
• A modification is appropriate when:
• What is an Evaluation Team Report (ETR) and what does it include?
• Which act requires public school systems to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for each child?
• What are the typical contents of an IEP annual review meeting?
• How can a school ensure the IEP is implemented with fidelity?
• What is the long-term outcomes focus in transition planning?
• What is the purpose of transition planning in relation to school goals?
• According to IDEA, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities are defined as:
• What are transition services, and why are they important in IEPs for older students?
• Which law states that no qualified individual with a disability shall be excluded from benefits of programs receiving Federal financial assistance?
• Which of the following would be considered a related service under IDEA?
• According to IDEA, what is a Specific Learning Disability?
• Which statement best describes Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and its core principles?
• How do you determine the need for assistive technology in an IEP?
• Which case ruled that student tracking based on standardized tests was unconstitutional?
• Which case ruled that the state could not deny educational opportunities to residents regardless of disability status?
• What is a social skills curriculum and when might it be indicated?
• Why is progress monitoring with Curriculum-Based Measurements (CBMs) valuable in early elementary SPED?
• How do annual goals differ from short-term objectives in an IEP?
• In SPED-inclusive classrooms, flexible grouping helps by:
• Which act introduced FAPE for students with disabilities?
• Which case ruled that Separate but Equal is unconstitutional?
• Which federal law governs special education and requires an Individualized Education Program (IEP)?
• How is eligibility for special education under IDEA determined?
• Syntax refers to?
• Visual Impairment includes both partial sight and blindness.
• What does CRA stand for in mathematics instruction, and why is it useful?
• What is the primary purpose of criterion-referenced assessments?
• Phonics is defined as?
• In an IEP, the current level of academic and functional performance is used to determine what?
• Reliability is a prerequisite of validity.
• What is the difference between a 'disability' and a 'functional limitation' in SPED terminology?
• How can language needs of ELL students be addressed in SPED?
• What is the difference between screening tools and diagnostic assessments in reading?
• What level of Intellectual Disability has an IQ score in the 70-50 range?
• Which act requires routine assessments of students' academic skills?
• Which statement best describes formal assessments in SPED?
• Which document outlines a student's present levels of performance, annual goals, and needed services under IDEA?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between reliability and validity?
• In a PBIS framework, how should teachers respond to challenging behavior?
• Which statement best describes an evidence-based approach for supporting students with autism in general education?
• What is required for an IEP to be effective on an annual basis?
• Under IDEA, which statement about Specific Learning Disability is correct?
• Autism Spectrum Disorder is typically evident before which age?
• FAPE is guaranteed by which act?
• Which of the following is an evidence-based support for students with autism in a general education setting?
• Which case addressed the overrepresentation of African-American children in SPED?
• What is the primary purpose of the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) requirement in the IEP process?
• Which of the following is a method to support inclusion in classrooms?
• Reliability is best defined as which of the following?
• What level of Intellectual Disability has an IQ score below 20?
• Which statement best reflects LRE in placement?
• What is the primary purpose of an IEP?
• Which of the following is an example of progress-monitoring data used in MTSS?
• How do you differentiate instruction in a SPED-inclusive classroom?
• Which act emphasizes the least restrictive environment for students with disabilities?
• Which RTI-related practice best supports decisions about pursuing a full evaluation?
• Validity is concerned with which aspect of test use?
• Which term describes the degree to which two or more scores vary together?
• Which statement best describes a benefit of co-teaching models in inclusive classrooms?
• What is the difference between formative and summative assessments, and how are they used in IEP planning?
• Who can interpret evaluation results within an IEP team?
• Progress monitoring in SPED is primarily used to:
• Who typically composes an IEP team?
• Define a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) and its key components.
• What is the purpose of progress data during reevaluation?
• Which court case ruled that students cannot be suspended for longer than 10 days without a placement change?
• How should teachers integrate UDL into daily instruction?
• Traumatic Brain Injury is characterized by:
• What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?
• Under IDEA, a child is eligible for SPED if the disability what?
• Define Low Vision.
• Intelligence is defined as...
• Which of the following is NOT among Universal Design for Learning principles?
• Which type of assessment compares student performance to a standardization sample or norm?
• Which practice exemplifies universal supports in an inclusive classroom?
• Which data sources are used to measure progress toward IEP goals and how often are progress reports provided to parents?
• What level of Intellectual Disability has an IQ score in the 50-35 range?