Express Exam

CounselingCEUsOnline #12 - Exceptional Children In the Schools: Opportunities For Counselor Advocacy

Name: ___________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________

City/State/ZIP:____________________________________________________

Phone:__________________   E-Mail:_________________________________

//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

Directions: PRINT THIS EXAM ON YOUR PRINTER.  Read each question carefully and choose the BEST answer for each item based upon your reading.  Circle the letter of the answer you choose in each item.  When you finish the exam you can have it scored by:

A.     Mailing the completed exam to: Dr. Budd A. Moore, Exam Scoring At CounselingCEUsOnline, 8864 Lorford Drive, Chambersburg, PA  17201-9335

B.     Enclosing a check or money order for  $50.00  made payable to: Dr. Budd A. Moore

C.     Completing the Honor Pledge at the end of the exam.

NOTE: No Contact Hours are awarded unless A through C are completed and received at CounselingCEUsOnline, 8864 Lorford Drive, Chambersburg, PA  17201-9335.

//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////


Question # 1 (Multiple Choice) The role of the school psychologist in the special education process includes all of the following except

    A) recommending and prescribing medications.
    B) administering psychological assessments.
    C) interpreting psychological assessments.
    D) integrating and interpreting information about child behavior.
    E) consulting with staff members.

Question # 2 (True/False) Present levels of performance are considered in the development of the IEP goals and objectives.

    A) True
    B) False

Question # 3 (True/False) Parents have limited access to their child's school records.

    A) True
    B) False

Question # 4 (True/False) Before parents agree to placement, they may want to visit the classroom.

    A) True
    B) False

Question # 5 (Multiple Choice) An effective goal must answer which of the following?

    A) who?
    B) what?
    C) when?
    D) where?
    E) all of these.

Question # 6 (True/False) There are no exceptions to the Buckley Amendment in disclosing the child's records to anyone.

    A) True
    B) False

Question # 7 (True/False) Social work services include providing group, individual, and family counseling for the child in the school.

    A) True
    B) False

Question # 8 (Multiple Choice) Which of the following is not included in transitioning?

    A) continuing and adult education.
    B) vocational training an integrated employment.
    C) access to higher education.
    D) adult services and independent living.
    E) return to secondary education.

Question # 9 (Multiple Choice) What is a child's special education program called?

    A) an eligibility plan.
    B) an assessment blueprint.
    C) a development achievement plan.
    D) an individualized education program.
    E) none of these.

Question # 10 (Multiple Choice) Information about the assessment must be communicated to parents

    A) before the screening.
    B) verbally only.
    C) in their primary means of communication.
    D) only after placement.
    E) before tests are given.

Question # 11 (True/False) An IQ measurement is always a measure of cognitive ability.

    A) True
    B) False

Question # 12 (Multiple Choice) Early intervention services can include

    A) psychological services.
    B) social work.
    C) nutrition.
    D) nursing.
    E) all of these.

Question # 13 (True/False) Cultural bias never enters into the assessment process.

    A) True
    B) False

Question # 14 (True/False) An appropriate educational environment and least restrictive environment are of equal importance in placing a child in special education.

    A) True
    B) False

Question # 15 (True/False) A key to obtaining accommodations under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act is that the activity substantially limits a major life activity.

    A) True
    B) False

Question # 16 (Multiple Choice) Referral usually

    A) precedes placement.
    B) is after assessment.
    C) always involves parents.
    D) can be rejected by school officials.
    E) is a school process only.

Question # 17 (True/False) Upon request, school systems must provide an impartial due process hearing to parents who believe that their rights have been violated.

    A) True
    B) False

Question # 18 (True/False) A school counselor can be crucial to parents' understanding of special education placement by explaining each phase of the process.

    A) True
    B) False

Question # 19 (Multiple Choice) To qualify for services through Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act which of the following criteria must be met?

    A) demonstrated physical or mental impairment.
    B) child has to show that the impairment limits a major life activity.
    C) accommodations need to be identified.
    D) all of these.
    E) only A and C are included.

Question # 20 (Multiple Choice) Retardation is to adaptive functioning as autism is to

    A) vision problems.
    B) verbal and nonverbal communications.
    C) heavy difficulties.
    D) behavior disorders.
    E) none of these.

Question # 21 (True/False) A counselor can assist parents in helping them understand the nature of the disability after eligibility is established.

    A) True
    B) False

Question # 22 (True/False) Parents have only limited rights to review their child's records.

    A) True
    B) False

Question # 23 (True/False) If a screening committee agrees that a child does not exhibit a disability, the process of placement ends at that point.

    A) True
    B) False

Question # 24 (True/False) The decisions of the school system regarding placement of children with disabilities is final.

    A) True
    B) False

Question # 25 (Multiple Choice) Which of the following might be points of contention between parents and the school system in an eligibility meeting?

    A) the committee finds a different disability than the parents expected.
    B) the committee might find the child ineligible for services.
    C) allowing parents to participate in the eligibility meeting.
    D) only A and B.
    E) only B and C.

    ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////

www.counselingceusonline.com

Connecting Continuing Education And Technology

CounselingCEUsOnline Honor Pledge

Print out this form, complete, sign, and return with your completed examination to address listed below.

Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________________

Phone #: _______________________________  E-Mail: ___________________________________________________________

COURSE #: ______________________  Course: _________________________________________________________________

NBCC# ______________  ACA #: _________________  ASCA #: _________________   Chi Sigma Iota#: _________________

                On my honor I promise that I, ___________________________ [Student Name], am the student registered for this course and that I have had no unauthorized help or assistance in completing this examination, except as approved by the instructor.  I further stipulate that my participation in this course and taking this final examination adheres to the ethical standards referred to on the Honor Pledge Page of  CounselingCEUsOnline.     

            I further understand that the following actions will be regarded as misconduct and a violation of these ethical tenets and will invalidate my participation in this course and taking this examination:

bullet

Obtaining improper access to the exam part of the exam, or information about the exam.  

bullet

Receiving any unauthorized assistance or employment of prohibited aids in connection with this exam.

bullet

Giving the test or the course materials to another person before they have registered for the course.

bullet

Copying this exam or course materials by any means.

bullet

Attempting to give or receive assistance, or otherwise communicate in any form with another person about this exam or course materials.

bullet

Having someone else take the exam for you.

I am submitting my course/exam fee and by signing this statement, I freely pledge my compliance with these stipulations.

Student Signature: ______________________________________________________________  Date:________________________

Exam Scoring,  CounselingCEUsOnline,  8864 Lorford Drive, Chambersburg, PA 17201-9335  FAX#: 1(717)597-2302

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

CounselingCEUsOnline

8864 Lorford Drive

Chambersburg, PA  17201-9335

http://counselingceusonline.com

Continuing Education Course Evaluation

Course Number/ Title:______________________________________________________________________________

Date: _____________________________________________

 Where did you hear about CounselingCEUsOnline? ______________________________________________________  

1.        Format of the course.                                                                        7. Examination

1         2           3              4              5                                                           1            2            3            4            5

Poor                  Good                        Excellent                                            Poor                    Good                    Excellent

 

2.        Course Content                                                                             8. Satisfaction With This Form Of Continuing Ed

1         2           3              4              5                                                        1            2            3            4            5

Poor                Good                        Excellent                                            Poor                    Good                    Excellent

 

3.        Textbook.                                                                                        9. Relevance To My Work.

1         2           3              4              5                                                        1            2            3            4            5

Poor                 Good                        Excellent                                            Poor                    Good                    Excellent

 

4.        Course Activities                                                                             10. Overall Satisfaction

1         2           3              4              5                                                        1            2            3            4            5

Poor                Good                        Excellent                                            Poor                    Good                    Excellent

 

5.        Website                                                                                        11. Would you take another course from this service?

1         2           3              4              5                                                    [__] YES        [__] NO

Poor                 Good                        Excellent                                        Comment:_____________________________________

 

6.        Convenience                                                                                12. Would you recommend this service.

1      2              3              4              5                                                    [__] YES        [__] NO

Poor               Good                        Excellent                                            Comment:____________________________________  

What additional topics would you like to see as courses through this service?

________________________________________________     _________________________________________________

________________________________________________     _________________________________________________    

 Thank you for completing this evaluation.