NYSTCE: Students with Disabilities Exam Prep - Question List

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6.
Shea is struggling in Mrs. Jones 4th grade class.  Once Mrs. Jones recognizes a problem, which of the following represents the next likely step?
  1. Form a Student Study Team with the parents and other specialists.
  2. Write an IEP for Shea.
  3. Refer Shea for a formal assessment.
  4. Refer Shea for special ed programs.
7. Shea’s mother was surprised and upset when the teacher expressed her concerns. Which of the following reactions by Mrs. Jones will help Shea’s mother reach a state of acceptance?
  1. She should describe Shea’s behavior in emotional terms, such as She’s driving me nuts!
  2. She should describe Shea’s challenges calmly and objectively and assure Mrs. Jones that she’ll do everything she can to help Shea overcome them.
  3. She should downplay her concerns so Shea’s mother isn’t upset.
  4. She should provide infrequent communication to avoid upsetting Shea’s mother.
8. First grader Michelle attends a private school, but her parents are concerned that she may have a learning disability. What are the school district’s obligations in relation to Michelle?
  1. The school district has no obligations. The private school should provide assessments.
  2. The school district must offer a referral and information to Michelle’s parents.
  3. The school district must offer testing services if the parents request it.
  4. The school district must train staff at the private school in testing procedures.
9. Which of the following times are not recommended for conducting formal assessments?
  1. Days immediately following or preceding a holiday
  2. Lunchtime
  3. The month of February
  4. First month of school
10. The 1979 California court case, Larry P. v. Riles, California, was about which of the following issues in relation to formal assessments?
  1. The question of whether snacks should be offered during formal assessments
  2. The question of whether parents should be present during formal assessments
  3. The question of whether IQ tests are culturally and racially discriminatory
  4. The question of whether parents should be allowed to conduct formal assessments

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