Secondary Education and Transition Services Quiz

What is the primary purpose of transition services as defined by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)?

• To ensure all students graduate with honors

• To facilitate students with disabilities moving from school to post-school activities

• To offer free transportation to students with disabilities

• To provide financial aid to students with disabilities

Which of the following is a key component of effective transition planning and services?

• Ensuring post-school success in education, training, employment, and independent living

• Focusing solely on academic achievements

• Providing transition services without collaboration

• Limiting opportunities for students with disabilities

What drives a student's educational program in middle and high school according to their IEP?

• The school's budget constraints

• The teacher's personal goals

• The student's preferences, interests, strengths, and needs

• The student's athletic performance

Which of the following is NOT a focus of secondary education for students with disabilities?

• Preparing students for adult living

• Documenting post-school goals in the IEP

• Offering coursework and employment opportunities

• Providing only extracurricular activities

What is a goal of education for all students, including those with disabilities?

• To ensure all students become professional athletes

• To eliminate all standardized testing

• To prepare students for college, career, and community readiness

• To focus only on academic subjects

What is the role of vocational rehabilitation agencies and schools under federal law?

• To provide transition services and supports to improve post-school outcomes of students with disabilities

• To offer free meals to all students

• To provide only academic tutoring

• To ensure all students participate in sports

Which of the following is a predictor of post-school success?

• Random selection of courses

• Focusing only on theoretical knowledge

• Effective transition planning and services

• Avoiding community engagement

What should be included in a student's IEP to support their transition?

• A detailed sports schedule

• Only academic goals

• Measurable post-school goals, annual goals, and needed supports and services

• A list of favorite hobbies