Unit 7 Module Quizzes Flashcards
(33 cards)
Which practice advances meaningful collaboration between schools and families?
a. Holding quarterly social events where families can meet school staff
b. Sending monthly newsletters home summarizing classroom activities
c. Inviting families to participate in workshops and committee meetings
d. Hosting monthly parent-teacher meetings during school hours
c. Inviting families to participate in workshops and committee meetings
Inviting families to workshops and committee meetings gives them an opportunity to learn more about processes at school and engage with school personnel in decision-making.
Which practice would effectively develop collaboration with community stakeholders?
a. Holding occasional fundraising events to support school initiatives
b. Establishing partnerships with local businesses to provide discounts for school supplies
c. Conducting student-led conferences where community members are invited to provide feedback
d. Creating a community advisory board composed of representatives from various community organizations
d. Creating a community advisory board composed of representatives from various community organizations
Creating a community advisory board generates opportunities for ongoing collaboration and input from various community representatives, which can inform decision-making and enhance educational quality.
Which strategy uses community resources in a way that is effective in supporting diverse students’ educational needs?
a. Implementing a school-wide recycling program to promote environmental awareness
b. Hosting annual career fairs to expose students to various professions
c. Collaborating with local libraries to provide tutoring services for students after school
d. Organizing a community cleanup day to beautify the school grounds
c. Collaborating with local libraries to provide tutoring services for students after school
Collaboration with local libraries to provide tutoring services directly supports students’ educational needs by leveraging community resources.
Which plan advocates for students by building relationships with families?
a. Limiting communication with families unless there is a problem
b. Providing families with information about classroom activities and events
c. Organizing parent volunteers to help with school activities
d. Sending a general email to families at the beginning of the school year
c. Organizing parent volunteers to help with school activities
This demonstrates the proactive effort to involve families in their child’s education through collaboration.
How should educators work with students and families during challenging situations?
a. Provide families with limited information to maintain privacy
b. Require families to follow an instructor-developed plan
c. Hold families accountable for the student’s challenges
d. Meet with families to develop solutions and support strategies
d. Meet with families to develop solutions and support strategies
Meeting with families to address challenges and provide appropriate support during difficult situations promotes buy-in and fosters positive attitudes.
How can educational relationships with community members benefit students?
a. Faculty shadowing and assistance with scheduling by community leaders can help with school-wide processes.
b. School presentations by community leaders can give teachers much-needed prep time.
c. Community members can attend school events and market their products.
d. Community leaders can provide additional resources and support not otherwise available through school for students.
d. Community leaders can provide additional resources and support not otherwise available through school for students.
Leveraging community partnerships can benefit students through additional resources, such as donations of classroom materials or grants for materials, or support services such as tutoring or college and career preparation.
Which method can educators use to connect families to beneficial services?
a. Provide families with a list of all services available for all needs
b. Limit information about services to those directly related to academic concerns
c. Conduct assessments of families’ needs and preferences before making referrals
d. Collaborate with community agencies to identify appropriate services for families
d. Collaborate with community agencies to identify appropriate services for families
Collaboration with community agencies to identify appropriate services for families based on their individual needs is the most effective way to support them.
Which role do educators serve in connecting families to helpful services?
a. Professionals avoiding involvement to maintain professional boundaries
b. Gatekeepers who control access to services
c. Transportation providers to community agencies
d. Facilitators who work with families and service providers
d. Facilitators who work with families and service providers
The role of educators should include facilitating communication and collaboration between families and service providers to ensure access to beneficial services.
Which federal law protects the rights of English learners with disabilities and their parents?
a. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
b. Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
c. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
d. No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)
a. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
IDEA mandates parental involvement and safeguards the rights of parents of students with disabilities, including English learners who may be eligible for special education services.
How does a family’s culture affect their involvement in the school setting?
a. Families from all cultures have similar expectations and wish to be actively involved.
b. Some cultural differences exist, but the impact on involvement in schools is small.
c. A wide range of differences exists among cultures and could significantly impact participation.
d. Families from all cultures have similar expectations and do not wish to be actively involved.
c. A wide range of differences exists among cultures and could significantly impact participation.
Cultures can have wide-ranging differences in terms of participation in schools due to beliefs about social structure.
Which practice encourages collaboration between colleagues in schools?
a. Scheduling meetings where one person is designated to share, and others take notes
b. Establishing professional learning communities where teachers can share ideas and resources
c. Offering professional development sessions after school where teachers can speak without a set agenda
d. Holding unstructured monthly faculty meetings before school with refreshments provided
b. Establishing professional learning communities where teachers can share ideas and resources
Establishing professional learning communities allows teachers to collaborate, share expertise, and collectively problem solve, ultimately improving educational quality for diverse students.
How can educators collaborate with colleagues outside of their schools to improve their development as educators?
a. Create a newsletter and distribute it to all educators in the district
b. Participate in conferences or workshops to connect with other educators
c. Join social media groups to share ideas and experiences
d. Plan visits to observe other school locations outside their home district
b. Participate in conferences or workshops to connect with other educators
Participating in conferences and workshops allows educators to connect with professionals from diverse backgrounds, exchange ideas, and access resources that can enhance educational quality for all students.
What is the role of a school counselor?
a. To conduct intelligence and mental health assessments
b. To implement federal compliance regulations
c. To design Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
d. To assist with academic and career counseling
d. To assist with academic and career counseling
School counselors commonly provide academic and career counseling services
How does the role of a special education teacher differ from that of a general education teacher?
a. Special education teachers only provide instruction to students with disabilities, whereas general education teachers educate all students.
b. Special education teachers collaborate with others in the school to implement accommodations and modifications, while general education teachers work mostly in their individual classrooms.
c. Special education teachers are responsible for writing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), while general education teachers do not participate in this process.
d. Special education teachers focus entirely on adapting curriculum for students with disabilities, whereas general education teachers follow a standardized curriculum.
b. Special education teachers collaborate with others in the school to implement accommodations and modifications, while general education teachers work mostly in their individual classrooms.
Special education teachers typically collaborate with a team of professionals, including general education teachers, to implement accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities.
How do paraeducators support students?
a. They diagnose learning disorders or other special needs.
b. They provide students with instructional and behavioral support during educational activities.
c. They develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), 504 plans, and curriculum based on identified needs.
d. They grade papers and make copies of worksheets, so all students have materials.
b. They provide students with instructional and behavioral support during educational activities.
Paraeducators provide important support to students by assisting during instructional time and helping students with special needs manage daily activities.
Which strategy should a teacher use to promote collaboration with paraeducators?
a. Have the paraeducator create weekly calendars and distribute them to parents
b. Provide an agenda so the paraeducator can lead parent-teacher conferences
c. Discuss roles and responsibilities and welcome input from the paraeducator
d. Give the paraeducator the sole task of grading all assignments
c. Discuss roles and responsibilities and welcome input from the paraeducator
Ensuring that roles and responsibilities are clear, as well as asking for the paraeducator’s input, can promote successful collaboration.
What are the participation requirements for general education teachers in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings according to IDEA?
a. At least two general education teachers are required to attend.
b. A minimum of three general education teachers are required to attend.
c. General education teachers are not required to attend.
d. At least one general education teacher is required to attend.
d. At least one general education teacher is required to attend.
According to IDEA, at least one general education teacher is required to attend IEP meetings.
A school employee begins the day by preparing tailored lessons for students with learning disabilities, focusing on math concepts with hands-on activities. The employee then leads a discussion on social skills, emphasizing teamwork and conflict resolution. The employee collaborates with others, ensuring inclusive instruction that meets the needs of students with education plans. Later in the day, the employee reflects on student progress, communicates with parents, and prepares for the next day’s lessons.
Which school personnel’s duties are being described?
a. Administrator
b. Paraeducator
d. Special education teacher
d. General education teacher
d. Special education teacher
The role of special educators includes preparing tailored lessons, collaborating with others, and ensuring inclusive instruction.
What are the responsibilities of a general education teacher regarding Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans?
a. General education teachers make the final decisions regarding which accommodations are used in their classrooms.
b. Teachers are required by law to implement strategies identified in these plans.
c. Teachers can use their discretion to implement the identified adaptations.
d. General education teachers are not involved with IEPs or 504 plans.
b. Teachers are required by law to implement strategies identified in these plans.
General educators are required by law to implement strategies outlined in IEPs and 504 plans.
A special education teacher has scheduled a meeting with all parents/caregivers to provide information about the upcoming school year. The teacher wants to ensure that nonverbal and verbal active listening skills are used during the meeting.
Which term is an example of a nonverbal active listening skill the teacher could use?
a. Questioning
b. Remembering
c. Reflection
d. Mirroring
d. Mirroring
Mirroring can assist with being empathetic and sympathetic. Mirroring of any facial expressions used by the teacher can be a sign of nonverbal active listening.
True or False
Relational strategies create opportunities for parents and families to participate in leadership and decision-making that supports collaborative partnerships with the shared goal of student success.
True
Relational strategies are systematic capacity building strategies supported by school administrators and educators, used to provide families with opportunities to participate in leadership and decision-making experiences in order to build sustainable partnerships and tangible change, with the common goal of student success.
If the general education teacher is unable to attend a student’s IEP meeting, he or she must ________________________.
a. write an apology letter to the student’s parents
b. have a phone conference with the parents
c. have documentation signed by the parents
d. submit a written request to reschedule the meeting
c. have documentation signed by the parents
If the general education teacher is unable to attend a student’s IEP meeting, documentation must be signed by a parent, and the teacher must provide written feedback about the child’s progress to be shared during the meeting.
When offering suggestions and feedback to parents and colleagues, avoid _____________ phrases, such as “A better idea would be” . . .” or “Let’s do this instead . . .” as these types of phrases are evaluative.
a. judgmental
b. clarifying
c. restating
d. additive
a. judgmental
Judgmental phrases are evaluative, meaning you are judging the other person’s ideas when you use them. This could hinder the relationships and collaboration that you have with parents and colleagues. Be respectful of others’ ideas; listen to them and add your thoughts without trying to replace their ideas or communicate negative feelings about those ideas.
True or False
The classroom teacher plays an active role in developing IEPs and 504 plans for students.
True
The classroom teacher is an active participant throughout the process of developing a student’s IEP or 504 plan. The teacher may refer a student if the teacher has concerns. The teacher gathers assessment data, observational data, and other information to share with the team as they make decisions. The teacher also collaborates with other individuals throughout the process and collaborates to make decisions about next steps and discuss what should be included in a student’s plan.
