WGU D002 unit 4 Questions and
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What is the best explanation of a notice of procedural safeguards presented to parents? ✔✔A
notice of procedural safeguards guarantees parent and student rights under ID
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WGU D002 unit 4 Questions and
Answers 100% Pass
What is the best explanation of a notice of procedural safeguards presented to parents? ✔✔A
notice of procedural safeguards guarantees parent and student rights under IDEA and offers
options for resolving differences with a school district.
Procedural rights and safeguards have to be presented to parents at least once a year. ✔✔true
What is the The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA)?
✔✔encourages the inclusion of students with disabilities into general education classrooms.
This educator assists students with disabilities by ensuring accommodations and modifications
are enforced. This person also participates in the development of the IEP. ✔✔Special Educators
This educator works specifically with students with communication disorders due to speech and
language deficits. ✔✔Speech/Language pathologists
This licensed individual uses a variety of assessments to determine whether students are eligible
to receive services for special education. ✔✔School Psychologists
This educator works under the leadership of certified teachers. They often work in the classroom
to support the teacher and specific students with disabilities to help them be more successful in
inclusive environments. ✔✔Para-educator
This educator is responsible for helping all students in his or her class to master the academic
standards for the given subject area or grade level. ✔✔General Educator
Effective collaboration between the many individuals who work with students with disabilities is
essential to ensuring they receive the best possible education in the least restrictive environment.
Which of the following is not one of the characteristics of collaboration? ✔✔Collaboration is
mandatory in educational settings.
transition phase ✔✔parents grew in acceptance of and accommodation to their child's special
needs and began advocating for their child
Reaction phase ✔✔that included feelings of concern, confusion, and/or helplessness, which
included the development of understanding based on key positive or negative interactions with
professionals
integration phase ✔✔in which self-education, a range of supports, and relationships with service
providers led to parents' assimilation of their changed lives because of having a child with a
disability
Mediation ✔✔Mediation is a dispute resolution process that uses a trained person to assist other
people in coming to their own agreements about how to resolve their conflict or dispute.
Is due process a formal approach? ✔✔Due process is an example of a formal approach. When
due process occurs, an unbiased third party resolves the dispute.
Is mediation a formal approach? ✔✔Mediation is a formal process. An unbiased third party is
involved, but the parents and school personnel speak freely and find a solution. All participants
are involved with making the decision.
Is an IEP considered a formal approach? ✔✔An IEP review is an example of an informal
process. Parents can request an IEP meeting to review and revise an IEP at any time.
Is filing a state complaint a formal approach? ✔✔A state complaint is a formal process. When
parents feel that a school has violated their child's rights, the parents can file a complaint to the
state.
Is a facilitated IEP meeting a formal process? ✔✔A facilitated IEP meeting is an example of an
informal approach. During a facilitated IEP meeting, an unbiased person who is not a member of
the IEP team assists with the communication of all parties and handles any issues that may occur.
Mara is an eighth-grade student who was diagnosed with a learning disability in mathematics in
third grade. She has been going to the resource room during math time and has made significant
progress over the past four years. Mara's teachers feel that she should receive services in a
general education classroom with accommodations, but Mara's parents are upset and feel that she
should continue to receive math in the resource room as outlined in her IEP. The team met, and a
consensus could not be reached.
Since an agreement could not be made, the IEP team determines their data supports placement in
the general education classroom, which meets Mara's needs in the least restrictive environment.
They know Mara's parents do not agree.
What should the parents do next if they are adamant that Mara needs additional services?
✔✔Request for mediation.
The general education teacher sends all the students with IEPs back to the special education
resource room daily where they spend most of the school day. This eliminates the opportunity for
participation in the general education setting.
How should the special education teacher work with the general education teacher to address the
needs of the students and the least restrictive environment? ✔✔The special education teacher
should review each student's IEP with the general education teacher to determine the best way to
meet the needs of each student.
Jimmy comes to your resource room for help in language arts for 30 minutes every day. You
notice that lately he often squints when he is reading and presses his face right next to the texts
while he reads.
Which related services professional should you talk to about your concerns? ✔✔School Nurse
In which situation would the school be required to receive parental consent? ✔✔Before
conducting an initial evaluation for a child who is suspected of having a disability
When is a school required to provide a student with a disability with related services as outlined
in IDEA? ✔✔When the related service is necessary for them to be able to participate with their
peers.
At an initial IEP meeting for Nancy, the IEP team determines she meets the criteria for a learning
disability. The parents request a tablet computer for Nancy with several programs loaded onto it.
The IEP team deems it would be beneficial for Nancy to have this technology so it is written into
the IEP. The administrator agrees but is worried about how to pay for the technology.
What is the responsibility of the administrator in this case? ✔✔The administrator is responsible
for finding the funds to deliver what was agreed to in this situation.
Sara is a fourth grader with an IEP. Lately, she has been withdrawn and does not participate in
activities. Her special education teacher is concerned and has been gathering data about the
frequency of these behaviors and how it has been affecting her learning. The teacher has
requested an IEP meeting to discuss the concerns with the parents and the rest of the IEP team.
The parents returned the meeting notice and marked they would not be attending. The teacher
thinks the reason they declined is because they know Sara has regressed and are tired of hearing
the same things.
How can the teacher proceed to provide support at school and home? ✔✔Call the parents to let
them know about Sara's regression and try to find a time they can meet. If they still decline, set
up a second IEP meeting, inviting the parents, and hold it with the team.
Mr. Lakely, a special educator, has been absent for numerous days this school year due to an
illness. His paraeducator, Mrs. Lane, has been the substitute in his class while he has been
absent. Then the principal informed Mrs. Lane that she would be the designated substitute for the
remainder of the school year.
Is this an appropriate role for the paraeducator? ✔✔No. Paraeducators cannot serve as substitute
teachers for a classroom under any circumstances.
A school would not be required to provide the notice of procedural safeguards to parents in
which situation? ✔✔When their child's special education teacher will be taking a leave of
absence for medical reasons.
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