CEOE Mild-Moderate Disabilities Test

The CEOE Mild-Moderate Disabilities Test covers information from understanding students with mild/moderate disabilities, to their assessment, to the promotion of their development, and the creation of a learning community.

To prepare for the test, review these topics:

Human development and how disabilities affect it
Types of learning disabilities
Types of emotional disturbances
Other categories of disabilities
Assessment instruments/procedures
Criteria for assessing communication strengths/needs
Assessment of social behavior
Procedures for developing Individualized Education Programs and Individualized Family Service Plans
Establishment of positive learning environments
Evidence-based strategies/techniques
Behavior interventions
Student transitions
Establishment of partnerships with members of school/community
Promotion of student relationships with friends/family
History and concepts of special education

The test has a multiple-choice section (85 percent) and an essay response regarding promotion of student development (15 percent).