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ILLINOIS PEL - SOCIAL WORK CONTENT EXAM ALL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS TOP
RATED VERSION FOR ALREADY A GRADED WITH
EXPERT FEEDBACK | NEW AND REVISED
Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) - (answers)An assessment procedure to
examine specific behaviors that may be impeding a student's academic and/or
behavioral success in the school environment. The goal is to gather information
about the cause and reasons behind specific behaviors that a student may exhibit.
Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) - (answers)A working document outlining a
student's problem behavior, antecedents, consequences, and the function of the
behavior. Its goal is to shape behavior towards ones that are pro-academic or pro-
social & meet student needs.
Abuse and Neglected Child Reporting Act - (answers)A state law intended to
protect the health, safety, and best interests of the child in all situations where
the child is vulnerable to child abuse or neglect. It provides for reporting and
investigation.
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 - (answers)A federal law passed in 1990,
and amended in 2008, that prohibits discrimination and guarantees that people
with disabilities have the same opportunities as everyone else to participate in
mainstream American life - to enjoy employment opportunities, to purchase
goods and services, and to participate in state and local gov't programs and
services.
The Children's Mental Health Act of 2003 - (answers)a state law with short and
long term recommendations for providing comprehensive, coordinated mental
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health prevention, early intervention, and treatment services for children from
birth to age 18. Law realizes that emotional and social development significantly
impact school readiness and academic success.
Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records - (answers)A federal
regulation that governs confidentiality for individuals (including minors) seeking
treatment for substance use disorders from federally assisted programs. It
requires consent of the minor prior to the disclosure of information from patient
records if the minor obtained treatment without parental consent. If parental
consent is needed to obtain treatment, consent from both the parent and minor
is needed before disclosing information from client records.
Erin's Law - (answers)A state law requiring school districts to adopt and
implement policy addressing sexual abuse in children, including:
- age appropriate curriculum
- training for school personnel on child sexual abuse
- educational info to parents on the warning signs of abuse
- counseling and resources for students experiencing sexual abuse
- emotional and educational support for a child of abuse
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) - (answers)Replaced the No Child Left Behind
Act (NCLB) with the following purposes
- advance equity for disadvantaged/high needs students
- teaching all students to high academic standards
- annual statewide assessments
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- evidence-based interventions
- increase access to preschool
- positive change in lowest performing schools
- preparing migrant children for responsible citizenship, further learning, and
productive employment
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) - (answers)A federal law that
governs student confidentiality in schools. It requires that schools not divulge,
reveal or share any personally identifiable information about a student or his/her
family, unless it is with another school employee who needs the information to
work with the student. An exception is the publishing of student directory
information.
Parents or eligible students have the right to inspect and review the student's
education records maintained by the school and have the right to request that a
school correct records that they believe to be inaccurate or misleading.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) - (answers)A federal
law with goals to improve continuity of group and individual health insurance
coverage, combat waste and fraud in health insurance and health care delivery,
improve access to long-term care services, and simplify the administration of
health insurance.
Illinois Administrative Code (IAC) - Title 23 - (answers)Contains the state's
administrative rules on education and cultural resources. Rules pertaining to
education are proposed by ISBE and approved by a subgroup of the Illinois
General Assembly called the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR)
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Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code - (answers)The law
states that any person may request information from a developmental disability
or mental health facility relating to whether a minor has been admitted to the
facility. The law describes the rights of minors receiving inpatient and outpatient
treatment in a mental health facility, including their right to consent to counseling
services. Overseen by IL DHS
Illinois School Code - (answers)This compilation of statues describes Illinois'
policies and directives regarding powers and duties of school boards and districts
with respect to finances, health, and safety programs, school records and reports,
strategic planning, and administration of programs. Contains information on
school funding, roles of school personnel, and information about general
education and special education programming authorized through ISBE.
Illinois School Student Records Act - (answers)Describes the requirements for the
maintenance and destruction of student records. addresses the disclosure of
records, the rights of parent and students to access records, procedures for
challenging the content of records, and penalties for noncompliance with the law.
Protects the disclosure of privileged or confidential communications, including
information communicated in confidence to a school social worker/intern.
McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act of 2001 - (answers)A federal law
requiring that all children and youth experiencing homelessness have access to a
FAPE. Schools must provide children and youth experiencing homelessness with
access to the education and services they need to ensure them an opportunity to
meet the same challenging standards as other students. Each region in IL has a
homeless liaison - each district must have one, too.
ILLINOIS PEL - SOCIAL WORK CONTENT EXAM ALL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS TOP
RATED VERSION FOR ALREADY A GRADED WITH
EXPERT FEEDBACK | NEW AND REVISED
Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) - (answers)An assessment procedure to
examine specific behaviors that may be impeding a student's academic and/or
behavioral success in the school environment. The goal is to gather information
about the cause and reasons behind specific behaviors that a student may exhibit.
Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) - (answers)A working document outlining a
student's problem behavior, antecedents, consequences, and the function of the
behavior. Its goal is to shape behavior towards ones that are pro-academic or pro-
social & meet student needs.
Abuse and Neglected Child Reporting Act - (answers)A state law intended to
protect the health, safety, and best interests of the child in all situations where
the child is vulnerable to child abuse or neglect. It provides for reporting and
investigation.
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 - (answers)A federal law passed in 1990,
and amended in 2008, that prohibits discrimination and guarantees that people
with disabilities have the same opportunities as everyone else to participate in
mainstream American life - to enjoy employment opportunities, to purchase
goods and services, and to participate in state and local gov't programs and
services.
The Children's Mental Health Act of 2003 - (answers)a state law with short and
long term recommendations for providing comprehensive, coordinated mental
,2|Page
health prevention, early intervention, and treatment services for children from
birth to age 18. Law realizes that emotional and social development significantly
impact school readiness and academic success.
Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records - (answers)A federal
regulation that governs confidentiality for individuals (including minors) seeking
treatment for substance use disorders from federally assisted programs. It
requires consent of the minor prior to the disclosure of information from patient
records if the minor obtained treatment without parental consent. If parental
consent is needed to obtain treatment, consent from both the parent and minor
is needed before disclosing information from client records.
Erin's Law - (answers)A state law requiring school districts to adopt and
implement policy addressing sexual abuse in children, including:
- age appropriate curriculum
- training for school personnel on child sexual abuse
- educational info to parents on the warning signs of abuse
- counseling and resources for students experiencing sexual abuse
- emotional and educational support for a child of abuse
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) - (answers)Replaced the No Child Left Behind
Act (NCLB) with the following purposes
- advance equity for disadvantaged/high needs students
- teaching all students to high academic standards
- annual statewide assessments
,3|Page
- evidence-based interventions
- increase access to preschool
- positive change in lowest performing schools
- preparing migrant children for responsible citizenship, further learning, and
productive employment
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) - (answers)A federal law that
governs student confidentiality in schools. It requires that schools not divulge,
reveal or share any personally identifiable information about a student or his/her
family, unless it is with another school employee who needs the information to
work with the student. An exception is the publishing of student directory
information.
Parents or eligible students have the right to inspect and review the student's
education records maintained by the school and have the right to request that a
school correct records that they believe to be inaccurate or misleading.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) - (answers)A federal
law with goals to improve continuity of group and individual health insurance
coverage, combat waste and fraud in health insurance and health care delivery,
improve access to long-term care services, and simplify the administration of
health insurance.
Illinois Administrative Code (IAC) - Title 23 - (answers)Contains the state's
administrative rules on education and cultural resources. Rules pertaining to
education are proposed by ISBE and approved by a subgroup of the Illinois
General Assembly called the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR)
, 4|Page
Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code - (answers)The law
states that any person may request information from a developmental disability
or mental health facility relating to whether a minor has been admitted to the
facility. The law describes the rights of minors receiving inpatient and outpatient
treatment in a mental health facility, including their right to consent to counseling
services. Overseen by IL DHS
Illinois School Code - (answers)This compilation of statues describes Illinois'
policies and directives regarding powers and duties of school boards and districts
with respect to finances, health, and safety programs, school records and reports,
strategic planning, and administration of programs. Contains information on
school funding, roles of school personnel, and information about general
education and special education programming authorized through ISBE.
Illinois School Student Records Act - (answers)Describes the requirements for the
maintenance and destruction of student records. addresses the disclosure of
records, the rights of parent and students to access records, procedures for
challenging the content of records, and penalties for noncompliance with the law.
Protects the disclosure of privileged or confidential communications, including
information communicated in confidence to a school social worker/intern.
McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act of 2001 - (answers)A federal law
requiring that all children and youth experiencing homelessness have access to a
FAPE. Schools must provide children and youth experiencing homelessness with
access to the education and services they need to ensure them an opportunity to
meet the same challenging standards as other students. Each region in IL has a
homeless liaison - each district must have one, too.
