ILTS Director of Special Education (234) Practice Exam

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• Which federal requirement relates to transition-age students and IEP meetings?
• Within how many years must a parent or agency request an impartial due process hearing from the date they knew or should have known about the alleged action?
• How should placement decisions be made for students with disabilities?
• How often must a reevaluation be conducted, at minimum?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the five major steps in the IEP process?
• What is the recommended approach for a comprehensive reevaluation and continued eligibility for special education?
• Which types of information may be collected in evaluation assessments?
• What role does ongoing professional development play in maintaining high fidelity of SPED services, and how should it be evaluated for impact?
• Which groups are included in the Child Find requirements?
• Which of the following is NOT typically considered a related service under an IEP?
• Under Illinois law, how many school days does a district have to complete an evaluation, hold an eligibility conference, and develop the IEP?
• Which of the following is NOT typically considered an indicator of effective transition planning for older students?
• Which statement best reflects strategies for involving families as partners in developing and implementing IEPs?
• At what age do IDEA rights transfer to the student?
• In MTSS, which situation would most likely trigger a comprehensive evaluation?
• Which statement describes how IEP changes are typically agreed upon and communicated?
• Is expulsion considered a change of placement under IDEA?
• In Illinois, how long before an IEP meeting must parents be given notice?
• What does the Input Hypothesis claim about how language is acquired?
• Which two federal laws most directly govern how districts evaluate and serve students with disabilities, and how do they interact with Illinois regulations?
• How many days prior to the hearing must evaluations and recommendations be disclosed?
• Who appoints a hearing officer?
• What condition allows the district's attorney to attend a resolution meeting?
• What approach best supports monitoring and addressing teacher burnout or turnover in special education to sustain program quality?
• What are the essential elements of a data dashboard for SPED program accountability?
• How should a district assess and ensure accessibility of digital learning materials under the ADA and IDEA within the IEP framework?
• Which is an example of positive punishment?
• In fulfilling child find obligations, districts must primarily do which of the following?
• Which statement about FAPE is true?
• Within how many days can either party appeal the hearing officer's decision?
• Which item is NOT required to be included in the 10-day notice for a prior written notice (PWN)?
• Present Levels of Academic and Functional Performance (PLOP) are used to:
• Assessment tools used in the evaluation must be varied, nondiscriminatory, and administered in the student's native language where feasible.
• What does a hearing officer do?
• When is parental consent required for screening under IDEA and Section 504?
• If a parent refuses consent for evaluation or reevaluation, what can the school district do?
• The resolution meeting must occur within how many days after receiving the due process request?
• What does the Present Levels of Performance in an IEP describe?
• Which statement correctly describes the difference between IEP and 504 Plan?
• Which statement accurately describes mediation in this process?
• What should a director ensure regarding parental rights and procedural safeguards during IEP implementation?
• How does Illinois address 'child find' obligations and referrals for evaluation?
• If a settlement is reached during the resolution meeting, how many business days do parties have to revoke the agreement?
• What does the Affective Filter describe?
• How should districts handle the use of alternative assessments for students with significant cognitive disabilities?
• How should a district structure and supervise paraprofessionals to support students with disabilities while maintaining compliance?
• Which of the following is a procedural requirement for conducting assessments?
• What best describes the Student Support Team in many schools?
• The term PWN refers to which document that describes the district's proposed actions or refusals?
• Which statement describes Section 504 plans?
• Which of the following is NOT a time when parents must be notified of their rights?
• Sped students must participate in statewide assessments or alternative assessments.
• Who should have access to a well-designed SPED data dashboard?
• Which is an example of negative punishment?
• Which statement best describes co-teaching as an instructional arrangement?
• What is the significance of time-sliced service delivery and how does it affect scheduling in a district's SPED program?
• When data are inconsistent during annual reviews, what sequence best ensures an up-to-date and accurate IEP?
• Explain how a director ensures compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act in an environment of changing policies and resources.
• Which of the following items are essential components of a compliant IEP document in terms of content and formatting?
• Which Krashen hypothesis distinguishes Acquisition and Learning as two distinct ways to develop language competence?
• Describe how to manage and document collaboration between general education and special education teachers for a seamless IEP implementation.
• Which statement best describes the MDR as described in the material?
• What is IAASE's mission?
• Should evaluations be individualized?
• Written parental consent must be obtained before which of the following?
• Which statement best describes Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act in schools?
• Which step is part of ensuring assistive technology compatibility within an IEP?
• What does 'stay put' mean in the context of due process?
• When MTSS is used to determine eligibility for special education services, how should MTSS data be used in referrals and evaluations?
• What does the Child Find Law require?
• Under the stay put provision, placement changes can occur only with what?
• Which data sources are appropriate when updating postsecondary goals in an IEP?
• When should the Transfer of Rights notification be initiated?
• Which of the following is a stated purpose of summative evaluations?
• Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement?
• Substantive requirements refer to which aspect of assessment?
• Under federal guidelines, by what age should transition planning be in place, with state policies potentially setting earlier requirements?
• Which sequence best describes the steps to conduct a thorough SPED complaint investigation?
• Under IDEA, when may the district's attorney attend the resolution meeting?
• What are 'related services' under an IEP, and how do you determine necessary related services for a student?
• What best describes the difference between an annual goal and benchmarks in an IEP?
• If a parent revokes consent for services, which is the immediate effect?
• MTSS addresses the needs of the whole student, including academic, social, emotional, and behavioral development.
• Which statement best reflects how IEP services should align with MTSS to ensure consistent service delivery?
• What does ongoing provision of services during which progress is measured and reported refer to in the IEP process?
• If the school denies or refuses a parent's meeting request, what must it provide?
• Which statement about school health services (related services) is true?
• Which statement best describes prereferral interventions?
• What is the importance of culturally and linguistically responsive practices in IEP development and service delivery?
• In procedural requirements, who must be involved in the assessment process?
• What is the difference between accommodations and modifications in an IEP, and provide examples of each?
• According to the provided information, at what age do most states require transition statements to be included in the IEP?
• Define the required composition of the IEP team for initial eligibility determinations, and what is each member's role?
• In a manifestation determination review, how is the process described when a student with a disability is disciplined for behavior that violates school rules?
• Which statement describes RTI?
• Which statement best describes an IEP?
• Which practice best supports sustainable implementation of IEP decisions district-wide?
• Under federal law, evaluations must be completed within what time frame?
• How should data be used to adjust IEP goals and services over time?
• What is the purpose of LRE?
• IFSP vs IEP identification: which statement is true?
• What kind of notice must be given to parents regarding IEP meetings in Illinois?
• What cost considerations are necessary when transportation is identified as a related service in an IEP?
• Which statement describes the difference between federal and Illinois laws on prior written notice?
• What is the purpose of progress reporting in an IEP and what should it include?
• In the context of due process, what is the role of a resolution session or mediation, and how should it be conducted?
• The prehearing conference notice must be given at least how many days in advance?
• Parents must be given prior written notice when...
• Which ethical principle is essential when balancing student privacy with parent involvement in the IEP?
• When determining whether transportation should be listed as a related service in a student's IEP, which criterion should guide the district?
• What is the purpose of a Transition Plan in an IEP and what must typically be included by federal age requirements?
• What is the correct distinction between an accommodation and a modification?
• Who can initiate a referral request to begin the evaluation process?
• What is the IAASE Vision?
• Which statement describes procedural safeguards after a parent revokes consent for services?
• Can a parent bypass the resolution meeting without district agreement?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the six major principles of IDEA?
• Which statement accurately reflects how a manifestation determination review informs disciplinary decisions when behavior is or isn’t linked to a disability?
• If a parent refuses consent for the initial services placement, which statement is true?
• Transition goals for independent living, employment, and education should be based on what?
• When must the transfer of rights notification be given?
• What are the key elements that must be addressed in an IEP progress report to parents?
• What is the primary purpose of incident documentation for students with disabilities?
• Which Krashen hypothesis states that conscious knowledge can function as a monitor or editor of language?
• Which statement best describes IDEA Part B?
• UDL concepts include which element?
• Where do IFSP services typically take place compared with IEP services?
• What occurs during the prehearing conference?
• In an IEP, who is responsible for implementing services and documenting progress?
• Describe the role of the district administrator in managing risk and safety for students with disabilities within school settings.
• By when must the district hold a resolution meeting after receiving a due process request?
• Functional Instructional Skills are ...
• What are key practices for facilitating an IEP meeting to promote collaboration and consensus?
• Who conducts the prehearing conference?
• In the context of due process, what is the role of a resolution session or mediation, and how should it be conducted?
• How should district leaders approach cross-district collaboration to improve outcomes for students with disabilities?
• Federal law requires transition statements for students aged what minimum number years or older?
• What does the Present Levels of Performance include?
• How should a director handle FERPA compliance and protect student privacy when sharing IEP information with stakeholders?
• Who can appeal the hearing officer's decision?
• When considering Least Restrictive Environment, what factors should guide the placement and service delivery decisions?
• In disciplinary actions for students with disabilities, what determination must be made?
• What is the purpose of IDEA Part C?
• Which items are addressed in an IEP progress report to parents?
• In complaint investigations, what records should be preserved and confidentiality maintained?
• Describe steps to develop, implement, and monitor a district-wide disciplinary framework that protects students with disabilities.
• What is the primary purpose of the resolution meeting after a due process request?
• Which Krashen hypothesis states that language rules are acquired in a predictable order?
• Explain the key considerations for transition services with vocational rehabilitation agencies and postsecondary education partners?
• MTSS emphasizes collaboration between general and special education.
• By what deadline must the prehearing conference occur relative to the scheduled due process hearing date?
• What constitutes a Measurable Annual Goal, and how should progress toward the goal be reported to parents?
• An IEP Amendment is required when?
• UDL guidelines address ...
• How can a director implement effective professional development to improve outcomes for students with disabilities?
• Which statement best describes Illinois' 60-day timeline for evaluation, eligibility conference, and IEP development?
• What is a primary purpose of providing parent training and support resources within special education services?
• Which statement is a similarity between IEP and IFSP?
• Which factors should be considered when selecting a service delivery model (direct, consult, or collaborative/co-teaching) for a student?
• Which considerations are essential when evaluating and including Assistive Technology in an IEP?
• What is the role of data collection and progress monitoring in ongoing IEP implementation and decision making?
• How do you evaluate the effectiveness of special education programs at the district level using data and accountability indicators?
• What triggers a Manifestation Determination Review (MDR) for a student with a disability?
• Reevaluation occurs every 3 years, and the school must conduct a new assessment unless the parents request it.
• Within how many days must the school district provide a written answer to a due process request after receiving it?
• Which action best supports adjusting IEP goals as students approach graduation?
• In the referral process, where does a formal referral request go?
• What is the primary role of the director of special education in ensuring Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) for students with disabilities in Illinois?
• What is the timeline for the initial evaluation and subsequent reevaluation after parental consent is obtained for an evaluation?
• Which statement describes the relationship between oral language development and literacy?
• What does the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) describe in learning?
• Which practice helps ensure SPED funding is used for required services and not supplanting?
• What is the purpose of a least restrictive environment log or placement decision documentation, and what should it include?
• Do initial evaluations for eligibility require parental consent?
• Explain the concept of Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) and provide examples of placement decisions that illustrate LRE in action.
• Within how many school days must an MDR be conducted when there is a decision to change the placement of a child with a disability because of a code of student conduct?
• What indicators best demonstrate improved fidelity of SPED services following professional development?
• Which statement best describes scaffolding strategy for ELL students?
• A due process hearing can be requested by which of the following?
• Which example illustrates negative reinforcement as described?