Individualized Education Programme (IEP) (Special Education) MCQs
1. What does IEP stand for in special education?
A. Individual Education Plan
B. Individualized Educational Program
C. Integrated Education Protocol
D. Inclusive Education Program
Answer: B. Individualized Educational Program
2. Who is responsible for developing an IEP?
A. Only the special education teacher
B. Only the school principal
C. A team of professionals and the child’s parents or guardians
D. Only the child with disabilities
Answer: C. A team of professionals and the child’s parents or guardians
3. What is the purpose of an IEP?
A. To exclude children with disabilities from educational services
B. To limit access to educational resources for children with disabilities
C. To provide a personalized plan for a child with disabilities to receive appropriate educational services
D. To diagnose specific learning difficulties or disabilities
Answer: C. To provide a personalized plan for a child with disabilities to receive appropriate educational services
4. At what age range does an IEP typically cover?
A. Birth to 3 years old
B. 3 to 5 years old
C. 5 to 18 years old
D. 18 to 21 years old
Answer: C. 5 to 18 years old
5. Who participates in the development of an IEP?
A. Only the child’s parents or guardians
B. Only the special education teacher
C. A team of professionals, including the child’s parents or guardians
D. Only the child with disabilities
Answer: C. A team of professionals, including the child’s parents or guardians
6. What is included in an IEP?
A. Description of the child’s disability
B. Goals for the child’s academic and functional development
C. Services and accommodations to support the child’s learning
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
7. How often is an IEP typically reviewed and updated?
A. Every month
B. Every 6 months
C. Annually
D. Every 3 years
Answer: C. Annually
8. Who is responsible for implementing the services outlined in an IEP?
A. Only the child’s parents or guardians
B. Only the special education teacher
C. A team of professionals and the child’s family
D. The child with disabilities
Answer: C. A team of professionals and the child’s family
9. Which of the following professionals may be part of the IEP team?
A. Speech therapist
B. School counselor
C. School psychologist
D. All of the above
Answer: D. All of the above
10. What is the purpose of setting goals in an IEP?
A. To diagnose specific learning difficulties or disabilities
B. To provide a roadmap for the child’s educational progress
C. To exclude children with disabilities from educational services
D. To limit access to educational resources for children with disabilities
Answer: B. To provide a roadmap for the child’s educational progress
11. How does an IEP differ from a 504 plan?
A. An IEP is for students with disabilities, while a 504 plan is for students without disabilities
B. An IEP is more comprehensive and provides specialized instruction, while a 504 plan provides accommodations
C. An IEP is developed by the school, while a 504 plan is developed by the parents
D. An IEP and a 504 plan are the same thing
Answer: B. An IEP is more comprehensive and provides specialized instruction, while a 504 plan provides accommodations
12. What is the primary focus of an IEP?
A. Providing medical treatment
B. Providing academic instruction
C. Diagnosing specific learning difficulties or disabilities
D. Supporting the individualized needs of the child with disabilities
Answer: D. Supporting the individualized needs of the child with disabilities
13. Who coordinates the implementation of an IEP?
A. Only the child’s parents or guardians
B. Only the special education teacher
C. A team of professionals and the child’s family
D. The child with disabilities
Answer: C. A team of professionals and the child’s family
14. What is the purpose of the initial assessment in the IEP process?
A. To diagnose specific learning difficulties or disabilities
B. To establish eligibility for special education services
C. To identify the child’s strengths and needs
D. To exclude children with disabilities from educational services
Answer: C. To identify the child’s strengths and needs
15. How does an IEP promote parent involvement in the child’s education?
A. By limiting access to educational resources for children with disabilities
B. By providing opportunities for parents to participate in decision-making and goal-setting
C. By diagnosing specific learning difficulties or disabilities
D. By excluding children with disabilities from educational services
Answer: B. By providing opportunities for parents to participate in decision-making and goal-setting
16. What is the role of the general education teacher in the IEP process?
A. To diagnose specific learning difficulties or disabilities
B. To provide support and instruction to the child with disabilities
C. To exclude children with disabilities from educational services
D. To participate in the development and implementation of the child’s IEP
Answer: D. To participate in the development and implementation of the child’s IEP
17. What is the role of the special education teacher in the IEP process?
A. To diagnose specific learning difficulties or disabilities
B. To provide support and instruction to the child with disabilities
C. To exclude children with disabilities from educational services
D. To coordinate the development and implementation of the child’s IEP
Answer: D. To coordinate the development and implementation of the child’s IEP
18. What is the significance of the team approach in developing an IEP?
A. To exclude children with disabilities from educational services
B. To provide comprehensive support and services tailored to the child’s needs
C. To diagnose specific learning difficulties or disabilities
D. To limit access to educational resources for children with disabilities
Answer: B. To provide comprehensive support and services tailored to the child’s needs
19. What is the primary purpose of an IEP?
A. To provide medical treatment
B. To exclude children with disabilities from educational services
C. To support the educational needs of students with disabilities
D. To diagnose specific learning difficulties or disabilities
Answer: C. To support the educational needs of students with disabilities
20. Who is responsible for ensuring the implementation of an IEP?
A. Only the school principal
B. Only the special education teacher
C. A team of professionals and the child’s family
D. The child with disabilities
Answer: C. A team of professionals and the child’s family