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What is the process of matching content and instruction to a student's learning needs?

  • Personalized instruction
  • Individualized education
  • Differentiated instruction (correct)
  • Inclusive education
  • A multi-disciplinary team has met with the student and family and reviewed his assessment results. It was determined that the student meets the eligibility criteria for learning disability. The student's family has decided on special education service at this time.

    Which test should be taking next to help support the student's special education needs?

  • The school staff should meet with the student's teacher to review the individual's education program
  • The school staff should meet again to create an individual education program
  • The team should meet again to create an Individualized Education Program (correct)
  • The team should gather more data to create and individualize education program
  • Which assessment tool is administered to all students and may be used to determine which students need to be referred for responsive to intervention?

  • Content assessment
  • Universal screening (correct)
  • Progress monitoring
  • Observations
  • Which procedure must be followed to determine that a student is eligible for special education?

    <p>Evaluating a student in all areas of suspected disability (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A student is being evaluated for special education services. What will happen after the student is evaluated?

    <p>The student's eligibility will be decided. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of assessing students with exceptionalities?

    <p>Determining a student's present level of functioning. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which example includes Qualitative Data?

    <p>The students scored 15 of 20 questions on his spelling quiz. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristics of testing material should be considered when choosing them for special education assessment?

    <p>They have been validated for the specific purpose they are being used for. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two provisions of Education of all Handicapped Children Act of 1975, (Public Law 94-142) help ensure assessment procedure are fair and nondiscriminatory?

    <p>Test should have been validated for the specific purpose they are used for. (A), Decisions about students should be based on more than their performance on a single test. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A child's guardian has given consent for the child to be evaluated. How many days does the team have to conduct an initial evaluation of this child?

    <p>60 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two disorders have basic psychological processes are classified as specific learning disability, according to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Choose 2 answers.

    <p>Dyslexia. (A), Written expression disorder. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    After school special, special education teacher is working with a math teacher who referred a student. Who has been struggling. They have implemented some interventions and are reviewing the data and discussing their success. A fellow math teacher comes into the room and seems bored. What should this special education teacher do?

    <p>Invite the other teacher into the conversation and see if she has any additional insight on how to help the student. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which law was implemented to replace the No Child Left Behind Act?

    <p>Every Student Succeed Act (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tier of support applies to the entire class being instructed in a core reading and math program?

    <p>Universal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A student has consistently scored significantly below the grade level for his reading fluency skills. He has participated in three tier 2 interventions and two intensive tier 3 interventions. His teacher has been monitoring his progress in the interventions and has noted that the student has improved slightly, though he continues to score further below the reading fluency benchmarks. A multidisciplinary team has been assembled. What should be the next step in the assessment process?

    <p>Inform the students' parents of his lack of progress and gain parental consent to begin a special education assessment. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The assessment process will be repeated for a student in Special Education Services. This is done to obtain current education data. Why should this student be assessed?

    <p>Every year as she enters a new grade. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is essential for the response to intervention (RTI) model?

    <p>Regular review of student's performance data. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which practice ensures the integrity of intervention model?

    <p>Training teachers on the selected intervention strategy. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A second-grade student is in Tier 2 RTI for math. If the student does not make sufficient progress, what should the RTI intervention team do next?

    <p>Initiate the referral process for special education. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two laws led to the development of the multi-tiered system of the support (MTSS)?

    <p>Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. (C), Individuals with disability Education Act. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A general education teacher has asked the inclusion teacher to observe one student from his class. A student has been struggling. Which information topic can an Extended observation provided that will help school staff better meet the needs of the student?

    <p>The student's level of engagement. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one use that graphs serve when monitoring progress?

    <p>To make instructional decisions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which abbreviation represents a federal law that ensures families' right to private medical records within their educational records?

    <p>FERPA (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method of recording and displaying assessment data is appropriate to facilitate interpretation and decision-making?

    <p>Charts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often should a teacher incorporate some of their assessment in the progress monitoring process?

    <p>Three times per week to strengthen the overall data. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are two elements of universal design assessments?

    <p>Precisely defined constructs. (B), Accessible and non-biased items. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of change to an assessment may result in an inaccurate representation of a student's skill or knowledge?

    <p>Modifications. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A student with a specific learning disability (SLD) and written communication is in a general education high school science class. The student has to write a response on how photosynthesis transforms light energy into stored chemical energy for an end of the unit assessment. Which accommodation should be provided to the student that would preserve the purpose of the assessment?

    <p>Allow the student to present an oral response. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A student has a specific learning disability in reading (SLD). The special education teacher collaborates with the student's math teacher to make accommodations to have the unit assessment read aloud. Which type of accommodation is this?

    <p>Presentation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which accommodation is appropriate for the presentation of assessment?

    <p>The test being read aloud to a student. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Following the referral process. A multi-disciplinary team was created for the purpose of an initial evaluation. Which two sources of information should this team use for the purpose of the evaluation and assessment?

    <p>Testing and observation data related to development. (C), Physician Reports. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which role is a mandatory member of the multidisciplinary team and must be represented at an eligibility meeting?

    <p>A local education agency (LEA) a representative. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two people may be members of the multidisciplinary team?

    <p>Parent. (A), School Counselor. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A fourth-grade student is struggling to master basic concepts. A teacher would like to screen this student to determine appropriate instructional strategies. Would this screening be considered an evaluation for eligibility?

    <p>No, it's not a complete evaluation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A psychological examiner administers test to students with suspected disability. Examiner is behind schedule and needs to administer two Students the same test. What should the psychological examiner do?

    <p>Test each student individually. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of assessment should a teacher you used to identify behavioral disorders?

    <p>Adjustment scales for children and adolescents. ASCA. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category includes a method of evaluation directly developed from a school's language series to test skills and objective for each level?

    <p>Curriculum based assessments. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which evaluation should a multidisciplinary team consider when obtaining information about a kindergartner achievement of development...

    <p>Student interviews and dynamic assessment. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of assessment creates a risk of bias?

    <p>Norm-referenced (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two testing types are examples of informal assessments?

    <p>Time sampling. (A), Rating scale. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    (55) Which two conclusions can you make using the data provided?

    <p>The student is not progressing adequately with the supports currently in place. (B), Additional testing is required. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    What is differentiated instruction?

    The process of tailoring educational content and teaching strategies to meet the unique learning needs of each student.

    Who makes up a multidisciplinary team?

    A team of professionals, including teachers, specialists, and parents, who work together to support a student with a disability.

    What is universal screening?

    These assessments are given to all students to identify those who might need additional support.

    What is the eligibility process?

    This process helps determine if a student meets the criteria for special education services.

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    What is an Individualized Education Program (IEP)?

    This document outlines the student's individual needs and the services they will receive.

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    What is the purpose of assessing students with exceptionalities?

    This assessment focuses on a student's current abilities and learning challenges.

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    What are examples of qualitative data?

    These are descriptions of how a student behaves or interacts with the learning environment.

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    What are characteristics of valid assessment materials?

    Assessments should be appropriate for the purpose of the evaluation, reliable, and sensitive.

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    What are the foundational laws for special education?

    A set of laws, including Public Law 94-142, that aim to provide a free and appropriate public education (FAPE) for students with disabilities.

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    How long does the team have to conduct an evaluation?

    The team has 60 days to conduct an initial evaluation.

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    What are examples of specific learning disabilities?

    Dyslexia and written expression disorder fall under this category according to IDEA.

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    How should teachers discuss student data?

    Collaborative conversations and data review among teachers should be conducted in a way that respects student privacy.

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    What is the Every Student Succeeds Act?

    The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) replaced the No Child Left Behind Act and focuses on student achievement and school accountability.

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    What is the universal tier of support?

    This tier provides universal support for all students in the classroom, like a foundational core curriculum.

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    What should be the next step when a student consistently struggles despite interventions?

    A multidisciplinary team would need to consider a special education evaluation.

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    Why do students in special education need to be routinely assessed?

    Regular assessments are essential to ensure that special education services are effective and meet student needs.

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    What is the key component of the Response to Intervention (RTI) model?

    This key component of the RTI model involves regularly reviewing student data to make adjustments to instruction.

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    What's crucial to implement intervention effectively?

    Training teachers on effective intervention strategies is crucial for maintaining the quality and effectiveness of the intervention model.

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    What should the RTI team do when a student doesn't make progress in Tier 2?

    If Tier 2 support isn't enough, the team should consider initiating a referral for special education.

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    Which laws contributed to the development of MTSS?

    The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and No Child Left Behind Act of 2002 paved the way for MTSS by promoting inclusive and individualized education.

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    Why would a teacher observe a student in the classroom?

    An extended observation can provide insights into a student's specific challenges and learning patterns.

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    How do graphs help teachers monitor progress?

    Graphs help teachers visually analyze student progress and make informed instructional decisions.

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    What is FERPA?

    The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) ensures that parents have control over their child's educational records.

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    Which method is best for presenting assessment data?

    Charts are effective for organizing and displaying assessment data in a clear and concise format.

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    How often should progress monitoring be done?

    Progress monitoring should be done regularly to gather accurate and timely information about a student's learning.

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    What are two elements of universal design assessments?

    Universal design assessments are created to be accessible and fair for all students, regardless of their abilities or disabilities.

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    What is one assessment change that could lead to inaccurate results?

    Modifications change the content of an assessment, which could alter the intended focus, potentially leading to inaccurate results.

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    Which accommodation would support a student with a written communication learning disability?

    Providing an oral response is an appropriate accommodation that preserves the purpose of the assessment while addressing the student's learning disability.

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    What kind of accommodation is reading an assessment aloud?

    Reading the assessment aloud is an example of an accommodation that changes the presentation of the assessment, making it more accessible to the student.

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    What is an example of presentation accommodation?

    Reading the assessment aloud is an appropriate accommodation for the presentation of an assessment.

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    What does a multidisciplinary team use to make decisions?

    This team draws information from various sources like assessments, observations, and medical reports to make eligibility decisions.

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    Who is a required member of the multidisciplinary team?

    The LEA representative is a mandatory member of the multidisciplinary team and plays a crucial role in eligibility meetings.

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    Who are possible members of the multidisciplinary team?

    Parents, school counselors, and specialists are valuable members of the multidisciplinary team.

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    Is a teacher's screening equivalent to a full evaluation?

    A teacher's screening is not a full evaluation; comprehensive assessments are needed for special education eligibility.

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    What should a psychological examiner do when needing to administer the same assessment to two students?

    Test administrators should always test students individually to maintain privacy, confidentiality, and ensure accurate assessment.

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    What kind of assessment is used for identifying behavioral disorders?

    The Adjustment Scales for Children and Adolescents (ASCA) is a tool used to determine the presence of behavioral disorders.

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    What is curriculum-based assessment?

    Curriculum-based assessment is a form of evaluation that uses the school's own curriculum to gauge student progress.

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    What assessments would you use to evaluate a kindergartener's development?

    Multiple sources of information, including informal evaluations, student interviews, and observations, need to be gathered when evaluating a kindergarten student.

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    Which assessment creates a risk of bias?

    Norm-referenced assessments compare a student's performance to a large group of similar students, which can potentially introduce bias.

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    What are examples of informal assessments?

    Rating scales and time sampling are examples of informal assessment, where data is collected through observation and analysis.

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    Which scatterplot represents a correlation coefficient of +1.00?

    The scatterplot that represents a perfect positive correlation (+1.00) shows a straight line moving upwards from left to right.

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    What is a disadvantage of criterion-referenced assessments?

    Criterion-referenced assessments don't compare students to each other, but rather focus on their mastery of specific learning objectives.

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    What kind of correlation does r = -0.92 describe?

    A correlation coefficient of r = -0.92 indicates a strong negative correlation between two variables.

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    What is a measure of dispersion?

    Standard deviation is a measure of dispersion, showing how spread out data points are around the mean.

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    What represents the consistency of an assessment measure?

    Reliability refers to the consistency of an assessment measure, ensuring that repeated assessments yield similar results.

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    Why is calculating chronological age important for eligibility?

    Calculating a student's chronological age is crucial for accurate interpretation of assessment results, as it impacts score comparisons.

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    What is a norm-referenced assessment?

    Norm-referenced assessments compare a student's performance to a large group of similar students, allowing for comparison of relative strengths and weaknesses.

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    What does a standard score of 87 indicate?

    A standard score of 87 on a test with a mean of 100 and standard deviation of 15 indicates that the student scored slightly below average.

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    What should teachers consider when choosing assessments?

    Teachers should choose assessments that align with learning objectives, and they need to be reliable and valid.

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    What is the basal level of a test?

    The basal level represents the point on a test where a student is likely to answer all the easier items correctly.

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    What is a comprehensive assessment report?

    The comprehensive assessment report summarizes all the information gathered about a student, including observations, assessments, and medical records.

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    Where would special education services be provided?

    The learning support classroom and the general education classroom are appropriate learning environments to provide special education services.

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    What is the most restrictive environment for special education?

    Attending a specialized school full-time is considered the most restrictive environment, meaning it's the least integrated setting.

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    What information helps determine a reading disability?

    Complete intellectual assessments and reading assessment results are key to determining if a student has a reading disability.

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    What conclusion can be drawn from provided data?

    The data shows that the student is not progressing adequately with current supports, meaning additional interventions may be needed.

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    What is the least restrictive environment?

    The LRE considers where and how services can best be provided to the student, taking into account the least restrictive setting.

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    What does a confidence interval represent?

    Confidence intervals show a range of scores where the student's true score is likely to fall, providing a margin of error in assessment results.

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    What environmental factor can impact assessment results?

    Frequent absences from school can negatively impact a student's performance during testing, leading to inaccurate assessment results.

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    Who makes decisions about special education services?

    The IEP team, including teachers, parents, and administrators, is responsible for making decisions about special education services and programming for students with disabilities.

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    What criteria must be met for a student to be eligible for IDEA?

    A student with a behavioral disorder must display inappropriate behavior, an inability to build relationships, and an inability to learn that's not explained by other factors to be eligible for IDEA.

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    What must be included in an IEP goal?

    Annual goals have a time condition, a measurable criteria, and a behavior condition, ensuring clear objectives and progress tracking.

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    What information should be included in the IEP for students approaching adulthood?

    Before a student reaches the age of majority, the IEP must indicate that the student has been informed about their rights and responsibilities.

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    What part of the IEP goal specifies the timeline?

    The time condition in a goal is often indicated by a specific time frame, like

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    What must be included in the IEP when a student needs an alternative assessment?

    The IEP must provide a justification for why the student is unable to participate in regular assessments, explaining the need for a different assessment format.

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    Study Notes

    Special Education Study Notes

    • Matching Content & Instruction (Learning Needs): Individualized education, inclusive education, differentiated instruction, or personalized instruction are all methods to match content to a student's learning needs.
    • Multi-Disciplinary Team: A team reviews assessments, and if the student meets eligibility criteria for a learning disability, the family can choose special education services.
    • Special Education Needs Assessment: The team decides on the next testing to support special education needs. This might involve creating an individualized education program (IEP).
    • Responsive to Intervention (RTI): Observations, universal screening, progress monitoring, and content assessments are used to determine students needing RTI. These are often used to identify students who may need special education.
    • Student Eligibility: Evaluating a student in all suspected areas of disability and administering standardized achievement tests to assess overall ability or administering a standardized score are all parts of determining student eligibility for special education.
    • Post-Evaluation Process: Post-evaluation steps include deciding student eligibility, developing an IEP, and scheduling a meeting to discuss the IEP.
    • Purpose of Assessing Students with Exceptionalities: Determining present levels of functioning and eligibility for services is the main purpose of assessment. Determining budgets or class size is not included.
    • Qualitative Data: Examples include descriptions of a desk's location or a class's performance in a comparison group. Numerical scores of individual questions or specific quizzes are not Qualitative data.
    • Special Education Assessment Characteristics: Assessments should reflect their intended use, be supported by administration, and have been accurately validated.
    • Initial Evaluation Time Limits: The team has a set timeframe, often 30 to 120 days, for completing an initial evaluation.
    • Specific Learning Disabilities (IDEA): Dyslexia and written expression disorder are classified as Specific Learning Disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
    • Special Education Teacher/Other Teacher Collaboration: When team members struggle with student progress, they should invite another teacher in a respectful way to discuss data. Comparing one student's results to those of other students isn't usually an effective approach.
    • No Child Left Behind Act Replacement: The Every Student Succeeds Act replaced the No Child Left Behind Act.
    • Tiered Support: Universal support affects the entire class, whereas target and intensive tiers focus on groups or specific students.
    • Reading Fluency Skills: Interventions (Tier 2 & 3) follow a process where progress will be monitored.
    • Response to Intervention (RTI) Components: Components such as regular reviews of student performance data, teacher training, and progress monitoring are crucial to RTI implementation.
    • Tier 2 RTI for Math: If progress isn't sufficient, the RTI team should modify the content to an appropriate level of difficulty, and initiate a referral.
    • Tiered Support: Universal support applies to all students within the entire class and is used for core subject areas.
    • Multidisciplinary Team: Medical, educational personnel and those familiar with the student are typically included.
    • Eligibility & Evaluations: Documentation, such as physician reports, test scores, and observation data, supports eligibility for special education.
    • Assessment Presentation Accommodations: Read-aloud accommodations, frequent breaks and a separate testing room are all valid accommodations.
    • Behavioral Disorders (IDEA): Determining eligibility for special education services under IDEA focuses on behaviors that are inappropriate. These behaviors might occur under various circumstances or need to be witnessed over a period of time.
    • Informal Assessments: Rating scales and time sampling are common methods of gathering informal assessment data for determining student eligibility.
    • Criterion-Referenced Assessments: These assess students' performance based on specific learning objectives rather than peer comparisons. A disadvantage of criterion referenced assessments is that they do not directly link learning objectives to instructional objectives.
    • Correlation: Correlation is a measure of the relationship between two variables. A correlation coefficient of +1.00 indicates a perfect positive correlation, while -1.00 represents a perfect negative correlation.
    • Standard Scores (Norm-Referenced): A standard score of 87 suggests a score is below average, if the average for the test is 100 and standard deviation is 15.
    • Least Restrictive Environment (LRE): It refers to the setting that maximizes a student's opportunity to interact with typical peers.

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