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Illinois PEL - Social Work Content
Exam Questions with Detailed Verified
Answers
Question:Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)
Ans: 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.
Question: Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)
Ans: 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.
Question: Abuse and Neglected Child Reporting Act
Ans: 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.
Question: Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
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Ans: 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.
Question: The Children's Mental Health Act of 2003
Ans: a state law with short and long term recommendations for providing
comprehensive, coordinated mental 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.
Question: Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records
Ans: 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.
Question: Erin's Law
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Ans: 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
Question: Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
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Ans: 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
- evidence-based interventions
- increase access to preschool
- positive change in lowest performing schools
- preparing migrant children for responsible citizenship, further learning, and
productive employment
Question: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Illinois PEL - Social Work Content
Exam Questions with Detailed Verified
Answers
Question:Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)
Ans: 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.
Question: Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)
Ans: 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.
Question: Abuse and Neglected Child Reporting Act
Ans: 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.
Question: Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
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Ans: 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.
Question: The Children's Mental Health Act of 2003
Ans: a state law with short and long term recommendations for providing
comprehensive, coordinated mental 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.
Question: Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records
Ans: 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.
Question: Erin's Law
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Ans: 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
Question: Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
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Ans: 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
- evidence-based interventions
- increase access to preschool
- positive change in lowest performing schools
- preparing migrant children for responsible citizenship, further learning, and
productive employment
Question: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
