Study Guide

Severely Developmentally Disabled
Test Design and Framework

The test design below describes general assessment information. The framework that follows is a detailed outline that explains the knowledge and skills that this test measures.

Test Design

Format Computer-based test (CBT) and online-proctored test
Number of Questions 100 multiple-choice questions
Time* 2 hours
Passing Score 220
*Does not include 15-minute tutorial

Test Framework

 

Content Domain Range of Competencies Approximate Percentage of Test Score
I. Students with Severe Developmental Disabilities 0001–0002 20%
II. Assessment and Program Planning 0003–0004 20%
III. Learning Environments and Instructional Practices 0005–0008 40%
IV. Foundations and Professional Practice 0009–0010 20%

Domain I–Students with Severe Developmental Disabilities

Competency 0001–Understand characteristics of students with severe developmental disabilities.

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Competency 0002–Understand factors that affect development, learning, and daily living in students with severe developmental disabilities.

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Domain II–Assessment and Program Planning

Competency 0003–Understand procedures for selecting, adapting, modifying, designing, and administering various types of formal and informal assessments used with students with severe developmental disabilities.

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Competency 0004–Understand strategies and procedures for developing, implementing, and monitoring individualized programs.

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Domain III–Learning Environments and Instructional Practices

Competency 0005–Understand strategies and procedures for planning, managing, and modifying the learning environment for students with severe developmental disabilities.

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Competency 0006–Understand effective instructional practices for promoting success in the general curriculum for students with severe developmental disabilities.

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Competency 0007–Understand strategies for developing students' communication and social skills and providing effective behavioral interventions for students with severe developmental disabilities.

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Competency 0008–Understand strategies for teaching functional living skills and promoting successful transitions for students with severe developmental disabilities.

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Domain IV–Foundations and Professional Practice

Competency 0009–Understand the historical, legal, and ethical foundations of the field of special education.

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Competency 0010–Understand the professional roles and responsibilities of the special education teacher.

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