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Key Facts: FTCE Exceptional Student Education K-12 Exam

~80

Selected-Response Questions (official)

FTCE ESE K-12 (061) test page

150 min

Testing Time

FTCE/FELE official site

200

Scaled Passing Score

FTCE subject-test score reports

$150

Test Fee

FTCE/FELE registration

Competencies Assessed

FTCE ESE K-12 (061) competencies and skills

Age 16

IDEA Transition IEP Requirement

IDEA Sec. 1414(d)

FTCE Exceptional Student Education K-12 (061) is a Florida certification subject test administered by Pearson for FLDOE. The official structure is approximately 80 selected-response questions in 150 minutes, with a scaled passing score of at least 200 and a test fee of $150. It covers six competencies: foundations of ESE (largest, with IDEA, 504, FERPA, IEP, FAPE/LRE, ethics), assessment and evaluation, instructional practices, the positive behavioral support process (FBA, BIP, PBIS), multiple literacies and communication (assistive technology and literacy), and the transition process.

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1Under IDEA, what does the term 'free appropriate public education' (FAPE) require a school district to provide?

A.Special education and related services at no cost that meet state standards and conform to the student's individualized education program

B.The single best educational program available regardless of cost or feasibility

C.A private-school placement whenever a parent requests one

D.General education only, with no obligation to provide specialized services

Explanation: FAPE under IDEA means special education and related services provided at public expense, meeting state educational standards, and provided in conformity with the student's IEP. The Supreme Court (Endrew F., 2017) clarified the IEP must be reasonably calculated to enable progress appropriate in light of the child's circumstances.

2The IDEA principle of 'least restrictive environment' (LRE) primarily requires that students with disabilities be educated:

A.Exclusively in self-contained special education classrooms for safety

B.With nondisabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate, removing them only when the nature of the disability prevents satisfactory general-class education even with supplementary aids

C.In a separate school whenever they have an IEP

D.In the general classroom at all times regardless of need

Explanation: LRE requires that, to the maximum extent appropriate, students with disabilities be educated with nondisabled peers. Removal from the general education environment occurs only when the disability is such that education there with supplementary aids and services cannot be achieved satisfactorily.

3Which federal law is the primary statute governing special education services for eligible students ages 3 through 21?

A.The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

B.The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title I

C.The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

D.The Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Title I only

Explanation: IDEA is the primary federal special education law. It mandates FAPE, the IEP process, procedural safeguards, LRE, and child find for eligible children with disabilities ages 3-21 (Part B) and infants/toddlers (Part C).

4A student does not qualify for services under IDEA but has a documented physical impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. Which law most directly provides for accommodations through a written plan?

A.IDEA Part C

B.The Every Student Succeeds Act

C.The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part B

D.Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Explanation: Section 504 prohibits disability discrimination in programs receiving federal funds and covers students who have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. A 504 plan provides accommodations even when a student is not IDEA-eligible.

5Under IDEA, which individuals are REQUIRED members of an IEP team?

A.The parents, at least one general education teacher (if the child may participate in general education), at least one special education teacher, and an agency representative qualified to provide or supervise specially designed instruction

B.Only the special education teacher and the school principal

C.The parents and the school psychologist exclusively

D.The general education teacher and a paraprofessional only

Explanation: IDEA specifies required IEP team members: the parents; at least one general education teacher if the child is or may be participating in general education; at least one special education teacher; a public agency representative; an individual who can interpret evaluation results; and, when appropriate, the child.

6What is the purpose of 'child find' under IDEA?

A.To remove low-performing students from the general education classroom

B.To identify, locate, and evaluate all children with disabilities who may need special education and related services, including those in private schools and those who are homeless

C.To track student attendance for funding purposes

D.To recruit students into gifted programs

Explanation: Child find is an affirmative duty under IDEA requiring states and districts to identify, locate, and evaluate all children with suspected disabilities, regardless of the severity of the disability, including children attending private schools, highly mobile children, and homeless children.

7A parent disagrees with the school's special education evaluation. Which procedural safeguard allows the parent to obtain an evaluation from a qualified examiner not employed by the district?

A.An immediate change of the student's placement to a private school

B.A mandatory mediation that the district cannot decline

C.An independent educational evaluation (IEE) at public expense, unless the district requests a due process hearing to defend its evaluation

D.Automatic removal of the student from special education

Explanation: Parents have the right to request an independent educational evaluation at public expense when they disagree with the district's evaluation. The district must either fund the IEE or file for a due process hearing to show its evaluation was appropriate.

8Under FERPA, which party generally has the right to inspect and review a minor student's education records?

A.Any teacher in the building regardless of educational interest

B.Local newspaper reporters upon written request

C.Any community member who asks the front office

D.The student's parent or guardian

Explanation: FERPA gives parents the right to inspect and review their child's education records. School officials may access records only with a legitimate educational interest, and personally identifiable information generally cannot be disclosed to third parties without consent.

9According to the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Code of Ethics, a special educator's primary professional obligation is to:

A.Promote the highest level of learning and quality of life potential for individuals with exceptionalities while maintaining confidentiality and professional competence

B.Maximize the school district's budget efficiency above student needs

C.Prioritize standardized test scores over individualized goals

D.Avoid collaboration with families to maintain objectivity

Explanation: The CEC ethical principles center on maintaining challenging expectations, advancing individuals' learning and quality of life, practicing within one's competence, maintaining confidentiality, and engaging in evidence-based practice and collaboration with families and colleagues.

10An IEP must be reviewed by the IEP team at least how often?

A.Once every three years only

B.At least annually, and revised as appropriate to address lack of expected progress and any new information

C.Only when the parent requests a meeting

D.Every six months without exception

Explanation: IDEA requires that the IEP team review the IEP at least annually to determine whether annual goals are being achieved and revise it as appropriate. A full reevaluation of eligibility occurs at least every three years unless the parties agree it is unnecessary.

About the FTCE Exceptional Student Education K-12 Exam

The FTCE Exceptional Student Education K-12 (061) is the Florida subject-area exam required for K-12 ESE certification. It is administered by Pearson Evaluation Systems under contract with the Florida Department of Education and assesses six competencies spanning special education law and foundations, assessment and evaluation, instructional practices, positive behavioral support, multiple literacies and communication, and the transition process.

Assessment

~80 selected-response (official Pearson/FLDOE); this practice bank is 100 selected-response items

Time Limit

150 minutes

Passing Score

Scaled score ≥200

Exam Fee

$150 (Pearson Evaluation Systems / FLDOE)

FTCE Exceptional Student Education K-12 Exam Content Outline

24%

Foundations of Exceptional Student Education

IDEA and federal/state law, Section 504, FERPA, the 13 eligibility categories, IEP development and review, FAPE, LRE, procedural safeguards, CEC ethics, and family and interagency collaboration.

13%

Assessment and Evaluation

Norm-referenced and criterion-referenced assessment, curriculum-based measurement, nondiscriminatory and multidisciplinary evaluation, reliability and validity, measurement error, and data-based decision-making.

21%

Instructional Practices

Evidence-based practice, MTSS tiers, explicit and systematic instruction, differentiation, Universal Design for Learning, scaffolding, co-teaching, accommodations versus modifications, and generalization.

12%

Positive Behavioral Support Process

Functional behavioral assessment, the ABC model, behavior intervention plans, function-based and antecedent strategies, reinforcement, schoolwide PBIS, and manifestation determination.

22%

Multiple Literacies and Communication Skills

Assistive technology devices and services, AAC, the five components of reading, fluency and comprehension, written-expression supports, CRA and schema-based math, and accessible media.

Transition Process

Transition IEP requirements beginning by age 16, measurable postsecondary goals, self-determination, age-appropriate transition assessment, course of study, work-based learning, and Summary of Performance.

How to Pass the FTCE Exceptional Student Education K-12 Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Scaled score ≥200
Assessment: ~80 selected-response (official Pearson/FLDOE); this practice bank is 100 selected-response items
Time limit: 150 minutes
Exam fee: $150

Keys to Passing

Complete 500+ practice questions
Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
Focus on highest-weighted sections
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FTCE Exceptional Student Education K-12 Study Tips from Top Performers

1Weight study time by the blueprint: foundations of ESE and multiple literacies are the two largest competencies and deserve the most preparation.

2Memorize the structural IDEA facts that the exam reuses: required IEP team members, prior written notice, LRE continuum, manifestation determination triggers, and the age-16 transition rule.

3For behavior items, always reason from function first: identify the antecedent and consequence, hypothesize the function, then choose a function-based replacement behavior.

4Practice distinguishing accommodations from modifications, since the exam repeatedly tests whether a support changes access or changes the standard itself.

5Review the difference between IDEA, Section 504, and FERPA so you can match a scenario to the correct law quickly under timed conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the FTCE Exceptional Student Education K-12 (061) exam?

The official FTCE ESE K-12 (061) exam has approximately 80 selected-response questions. This free practice bank provides 100 selected-response items so you can practice across all six competencies with extra coverage.

How much time do I get and what is the passing score?

Candidates have 150 minutes for the FTCE ESE (061) test. A scaled score of at least 200 is required to pass, which is the standard FTCE subject-test passing threshold reported on official score reports.

How much does the FTCE ESE (061) exam cost?

The FTCE Exceptional Student Education K-12 (061) test fee is $150. Confirm the exact amount and any applicable taxes in your official FTCE/FELE Pearson account before you register or reschedule.

What competencies does the FTCE ESE exam cover?

The exam covers six competencies: Foundations of ESE (largest, including IDEA, Section 504, FERPA, IEP, FAPE, and LRE), Assessment and Evaluation, Instructional Practices, the Positive Behavioral Support Process, Multiple Literacies and Communication Skills, and the Transition Process.

Who administers the FTCE Exceptional Student Education exam?

The FTCE ESE K-12 (061) exam is administered by Pearson Evaluation Systems under contract with the Florida Department of Education. It is part of the FTCE certification framework used for Florida K-12 ESE teacher certification.

Are there any 2026 changes for the FTCE ESE (061) exam?

As of May 2026, the FTCE ESE K-12 (061) exam continues to use a selected-response format with a scaled passing score of 200 and the six-competency framework. Always verify the current test page on the official FTCE/FELE site before registering, since FLDOE periodically updates competencies and specifications.