Test Design and
Test Framework 

Field 290: Learning Behavior Specialist I

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The test design below describes general test 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)
Number of Questions 100 multiple-choice questions
Time* 3 hours, 15 minutes
Passing Score 240

*Does not include 15-minute CBT tutorial

Test Framework

Pie chart of approximate test weighting outlined in the table below.



test subarea number of test objectives number of scorable items number of nonscorable items subarea weight as percent of total test score
subarea 1—Understanding Students with Disabilities 2 13 3 16 percent
subarea 2—Assessing Students and Developing Individualized Programs 3 18 5 23 percent
subarea 3—Supporting Development and Learning 4 25 6 31 percent
subarea 4—Working in a Collaborative Learning Community 2 12 3 15 percent
subarea 5—Foundations and Professional Practice 2 12 3 15 percent
totals 13 80 20 100 percent

Subarea 1—Understanding Students with Disabilities

Objective 0001—Understand processes of human growth and development and factors, including disability, that affect development and learning.

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Objective 0002—Understand characteristics and needs of students with disabilities.

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Subarea 2—Assessing Students and Developing Individualized Programs

Objective 0003—Understand types and characteristics of assessment measures and procedures; and criteria for assessment activities that are valid, reliable, and appropriate for the individual needs of students with disabilities.

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Objective 0004—Understand procedures for interpreting and communicating assessment results for the purpose of determining eligibility for special education services, designing and evaluating instruction, and making ongoing adjustments to instruction.

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Objective 0005—Understand policies, principles, and procedures for program planning, placement, developing, and implementing Individualized Education Programs (I E Pees), Individualized Family Service Plans (I F S Pees), and other individualized plans.

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Subarea 3—Supporting Development and Learning

Objective 0006—Understand evidence- and research-based strategies for planning and managing a learning environment that promotes and supports the participation of all learners.

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Objective 0007—Understand effective strategies and approaches for instructional design and planning that make content meaningful to all students and promote active student engagement.

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Objective 0008—Understand principles and methods involved in individualizing explicit, systematic instruction to meet rigorous content goals for students with disabilities.

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Objective 0009—Understand the development and implementation of behavior interventions and supporting the social-emotional and behavioral development of students with disabilities.

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Subarea 4—Working in a Collaborative Learning Community

Objective 0010—Apply knowledge of strategies for communicating and collaborating in a culturally responsive manner with school team members to address students' instructional and behavioral needs.

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Objective 0011—Understand how to promote positive relationships between home, community, and school that enhance learning opportunities for students with disabilities and encourage families' involvement in their children's education.

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Subarea 5—Foundations and Professional Practice

Objective 0012—Understand historical, legal, and ethical issues relevant to special education.

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Objective 0013—Understand the roles of teachers as professionals and leaders, and the practices and purposes of reflection, self-evaluation, and professional development.

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