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Descriptive Statements:
- Demonstrate knowledge of effective strategies of consultation and collaboration for working with related service providers to meet the needs of individual students.
- Apply knowledge of effective strategies and methods of consultation and collaboration for working with general education teachers to support students' access, participation, and success in the general education curriculum and setting.
- Demonstrate knowledge of strategies and methods for integrating related services and goals/objectives into students' daily routines and throughout various settings.
- Demonstrate knowledge of strategies for collaborating with Individualized Education Program (IEP) team members, including students, to plan age-appropriate transitions that encourage full participation in the school and community.
- Demonstrate knowledge of agencies, services, networks, and organizations that support programming and provide support for students with disabilities and their families.
- Apply knowledge of strategies to establish and maintain effective, ongoing communication with all families to support students' achievement of learning outcomes and promote independence.
- Demonstrate knowledge of strategies for planning and conducting collaborative meetings with students and parents/guardians to facilitate understanding and respect.
- Demonstrate knowledge of strategies and activities for teaching and supporting students to become active participants on the educational team.
Sample Item:
An eleventh-grade student with a disability expresses an interest in pursuing postsecondary education to become an early childhood teacher. Which of the following agencies should be invited to attend the student's upcoming transition meeting?
- Vocational Rehabilitation Services
- Health and Human Services
- Centers for Independent Living
- Department of Developmental Services
Correct Response and Explanation (Show Correct ResponseHide Correct Response)
A. Vocational rehabilitation (VR) services and programs must be made available to all students with disabilities as mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the most recent amendments to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA 2014). Services are generally made available to students through the transition planning process associated with the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and vary according to students' individual needs and identified postsecondary goals. A continuum of services is available which generally begins as soon as the student applies to the state VR agency.
Descriptive Statements:
- Demonstrate knowledge of effective strategies for engaging in reflection and self-assessment activities to identify one's professional strengths and areas needing improvement to determine goals for professional growth.
- Demonstrate knowledge of reflection and self-assessment activities to become aware of and evaluate one's assumptions to determine goals for growth.
- Demonstrate knowledge of resources to deepen understanding of evidence-based practices to build stronger relationships with students and families.
- Apply knowledge of ways to advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical uses of information and technology, including laws pertaining to the rights of confidentiality and privacy.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the responsibilities of the profession, including maintaining high expectations for student learning and understanding the professional code of ethics.
- Demonstrate knowledge of activities to advance the special education profession, including ways to build one's professional leadership role.
Sample Item:
A special education teacher enrolls in a series of prerecorded webinars about how to foster equitable interactions during whole- and small-group discussions. Which of the following statements illustrates the primary benefit of the teacher's approach to professional development?
- Webinars allow teachers to refine their ideas by engaging in professional discussions.
- Webinars provide hands-on learning experiences to promote teachers' skills.
- Webinars support networking among teachers to establish professional relationships.
- Webinars allows teachers to pursue a self-paced personalized learning plan.
Correct Response and Explanation (Show Correct ResponseHide Correct Response)
D. Webinars can be an effective way for teachers to access a variety of professional development learning opportunities. Webinars are available from various educational organizations, including state and federal agencies, colleges and universities, educational publishers, advocacy groups, and many others. Current research indicates webinars to be an effective method to provide professional development to teachers and other school staff due to the flexibility of scheduling and self-pacing of instruction.
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