{"id":113568,"date":"2023-08-16T02:08:07","date_gmt":"2023-08-16T02:08:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=113568"},"modified":"2023-11-25T16:32:49","modified_gmt":"2023-11-25T16:32:49","slug":"wgu-d002-professional-ethical-and-legal-practices-for-special-ed-2023-exam-oa-400-questions-and-correct-answers-with-rationalesagrade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2023\/08\/16\/wgu-d002-professional-ethical-and-legal-practices-for-special-ed-2023-exam-oa-400-questions-and-correct-answers-with-rationalesagrade\/","title":{"rendered":"WGU D002 PROFESSIONAL, ETHICAL, AND LEGAL PRACTICES FOR SPECIAL ED 2023 EXAM OA 400 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES|AGRADE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>WGU D002 PROFESSIONAL, ETHICAL, AND LEGAL<br>PRACTICES FOR SPECIAL ED 2023 EXAM OA 400<br>QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH<br>RATIONALES|AGRADE<br>How does the teacher know the student is not meeting competency in Tier 1? &#8211;<br>ANSWER- Data analysis.<br>RATIONALE &#8211; Is the rate of learning sufficient for the student to reach the<br>average range with peers in a reasonable amount of time? &#8211; Can the intensity of<br>interventions be maintained in the general education classroom or is more needed?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Is the student able to reach the average range with accommodations? :<br>Remember, anyone can have an accommodation. We are simply providing access.<br>What happens to a student who is not meeting competency in Tier 1? &#8211; ANSWERBegins additional small group instruction and more intensive monitoring &#8211; Tier 2.<br>What happens in Tier 2? &#8211; ANSWER- This is supplemental to what the student<br>continues to receive in Tier 1. &#8211; A small group of students may be pulled aside<br>while Tier 1 students are completing some independent work or working in<br>stations. &#8211; Tier 2 focuses on specific skill-building and practice. &#8211; The teacher<br>chunks down what was taught in Tier 1 and reteaches a smaller chunk, using<br>different strategies and tools.<br>RATIONALE For example, if the students are working on 1:1 correspondence for<br>numerals 1-10; in the Tier 2 group, the students might work on numerals 1-5. &#8211; The<br>small group might meet 2-3 times per week to practice the skill. &#8211; Skill progress is<br>assessed more frequently than in Tier 1. &#8211; Goal is for student to reach the average<br>range in the skill and return to success in Tier 1.<br>How do we know if the student is making adequate progress in Tier 2? &#8211;<br>ANSWER- Example of a student responding positively to the Intervention This<br>fourth grade student had 9 weeks of small group instruction 1 hour\/day, 5<br>days\/week.<br>RATIONALE Progress monitoring results indicated a 24-point increase, At the<br>current Rate of Improvement (ROI), the student will &#8220;catch up&#8221; to the 4th grade<br>EOY benchmark with an additional 3 weeks of instruction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>What is Tier 3 intervention in RTI? &#8211; ANSWER- This is supplemental to what the<br>student continues to receive in Tier 1.<br>RATIONALE &#8211; An individual student may be pulled aside while Tier 1 students<br>are completing some independent work or working in stations. -bTier 3 focuses on<br>more time, more attention and special resources &#8211; The small group might meet 4-5<br>times per week to practice the skill. &#8211; Skill progress is assessed more frequently<br>than in Tier 2 &#8211; Goal is for student to reach the average range in the skill and return<br>to success in Tier 1.<br>Is Tier 3 Special Education? &#8211; ANSWER- No. Tier 3 is part of general education.<br>What is the IDEA Special Rule for eligibility determination? &#8211; ANSWER- Under<br>Section 300.306 of IDEA, the Special Rule states that a student cannot be found<br>eligible for special education if, the main challenge for the student is:<br>o Lack of appropriate instruction in reading<br>o Lack of appropriate instruction in math<br>o Limited English proficiency<br>Why is the IDEA Special Rule for eligibility determination important in prereferral? &#8211; ANSWER- \u2022 The general education staff must provide data to the<br>eligibility determination team that demonstrates the student has had appropriate<br>instruction in reading and math. The student has had the opportunity to learn those<br>academic subjects.<br>RATIONALE \u2022 The general education staff must provide data to the eligibility<br>team that demonstrates that in addition to limited English proficiency, a disability<br>is also suspected. ELs can have disabilities. Learning English is NOT a disability.<br>When is a Tier 3 student referred to special education? &#8211; ANSWER- \u2022 The student<br>is not making progress<br>RATIONALE \u2022The general education team is confident that their data meet the<br>standards for IDEA&#8217;s Special Rule.<br>What is Child Find? &#8211; ANSWER- \u2022 Child Find is part of the Zero Reject principle<br>of IDEA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Child Find requires states\/districts to identify, locate, and evaluate (if appropriate)<br>students who need special education.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anyone with knowledge about a child can refer the child for special education<br>evaluation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If a student is referred under Child Find, is the district required to evaluate the<br>student? &#8211; ANSWER- No. The school must consider the request to evaluate. If<br>there is no reason to think the student has a disability, the school does NOT need to<br>evaluate.<br>Which cases are most closely related to the IDEA principles of Zero Reject and<br>Child Find? &#8211; ANSWER- PARC and Mills : Prior Written Notice (PWN) and<br>Informed Written Consent<br>What is Prior Written Notice? &#8211; ANSWER- \u2022 It is one of the procedural safeguards<br>provided to parents and students in IDEA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Written explanation of an action the school want to take that concerns the student.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Designed to keep parents up to date on important decisions for their child<br>What must be included in a Prior Written Notice for eligibility determination? &#8211;<br>ANSWER- \u2022 An explanation of what the district plans to do. In this case, assess the<br>child to determine if they are eligible for an IEP.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A description of other options and why they were rejected. You must be specific<br>here. The student received extra help general education with reading. His skills<br>remain significantly below grade level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A description of each assessment used in decision making. For eligibility<br>determination, the assessment plan is attached.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A reminder that parents have rights to procedural safeguards and due process<br>rights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Information about how the parent can get a written copy of their rights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact information to get help in understanding their rights.<br>What must the district do to ensure parents understand the PWN? &#8211; ANSWER- \u2022<br>Write the PWN so anyone in the general public can understand it<br>RATIONALE \u2022 Provide the PWN in the mode parent&#8217;s normally use (native<br>language if they do not read English, Braille, large print, etc.)<br>What is the legal definition of &#8220;consent&#8221; under IDEA? &#8211; ANSWER- Consent must<br>be informed. The parent must understand what they are agreeing to. The Prior<br>Written Notice (PWN) must be in parent&#8217;s primary mode of communication (native<br>language or Braille)<br>RATIONALE \u2022Consent must include a written signature. A verbal agreement<br>does not qualify as consent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consent is voluntary. It can be withdrawn at any time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>What does IDEA mean when it says &#8220;parents?&#8221; &#8211; ANSWER- \u2022 Under IDEA, the<br>person legally responsible is the person who can give consent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Often the consent giver will be the biological parent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Could include grandparents, step parents, surrogate parent appointed by the court,<br>or a court-appointed guardian.<br>Does the parent have to agree to eligibility determination assessment? &#8211; ANSWERo No.<br>RATIONALE o The school will not be able to assess for eligibility determination.<br>o The child will &#8220;stay put&#8221; in the general education classroom<br>Stay Put is one of the procedural safeguards provided to parents and students in<br>IDEA.<br>Evaluation for Special Education &#8211; ANSWER- \u2022 Multidisciplinary Team (MDT)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assessment Plan Design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Administration and Interpretation of Results<br>What is the purpose of evaluation in special education? &#8211; ANSWER- \u2022 Determine if<br>the student meets the IDEA definition of &#8220;Child with a disability&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gather information to determine the unique needs of the student<br>\u2022Guide the decision-making about appropriate education in the least restrictive<br>environment<br>What is IDEA&#8217;s definition of a &#8220;Child with a disability?&#8221; &#8211; ANSWER- The student<br>has one of the disabilities listed in IDEA AND because of the disabilities requires<br>specially designed instruction and related services.<br>What are the disability categories found in IDEA? &#8211; ANSWER- 1. 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