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A parent has been having difficulty with the IEP team and refuses to
comply. What can the schools social worker help the parent with?
A. mediate/act as an advocate and suggest filing a due process
hearing/supporting them during and after
B. Meet with the parent and listen to the parent's feelings and
frustrations about the IEP.
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C. Offer to ask for another re-eval from another agency and offer to
advocate for the parent during an IEP meeting
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D. Talk to the parent about their rights about the IEP.
Ans: B. Meet with the parent and listen to the parent's feelings and
frustrations about the IEP.
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A rural school has invited an Alateen to come and share information. How
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does the best help the school?
A. understand how alcoholism impacts students
B. students learn about substance abuse
C. have a community referral for students
D. students will learn how to confront their parent's drinking
Ans: C. have a community referral for students
According to IDEA what is the role of a school Social Worker?
A. write SDS complete behavioral assessments
B. advocate for families and students
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C. read and explain the parent's rights for students with disabilities
D. be a liaison between school and family
Ans: A. write SDS complete behavioral assessments
A turbulent student is:
A. cares intensely about what others think
B. changed hair color often
C. joined different religious groups
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D. does not have appetite and lack of sleep
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Ans: D. does not have appetite and lack of sleep
Two teachers of a refugee student go to the school social worker to help
the student: what could the social worker do?
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A. practice english by using flashcards
B. more opportunities for cooperative learning
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C. change the curriculum as a whole context
D. have students with similar backgrounds together in a class
Ans: B. more opportunities for cooperative learning
A student with SLD has been fighting during recess and in another
classroom what should the IEP consider doing?
A. FBA
B. BASC
C. BIP
D. Adaptive Behavior Assessment
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Ans: A. FBA
A foster parent came up to the school social worker and shared that the
biological mother has had unscheduled visits, and the student is not
completing homework because of this situation. What can the Social
Worker assist with?
A. tell foster parents to help the student with homework assignments
B. talk with the biological mother about unexpected scheduled visits
C. praise the student when he does not complete homework
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D. tell teachers about what is going on when grading
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Ans: A. tell foster parents to help the student with homework
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What is a challenge for a student with auditory limitations?
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A. Transitions by hearing a bell or other stimuli
B. presenting or reading out loud
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C. Reading on their own
Ans: C. Reading on their own
If a student transfers from a homogenous culture to a diverse school,
what type of challenge will the student face?
A. developing positive relationships with diverse peers
B. navigating interactions with a staff of diverse backgrounds
C. adapting to the curriculum with a diverse background
D. coping with language barriers in a diverse school setting
Ans: A. developing positive relationships with diverse peers
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A 10th grader is sexually assaulted she is going to a social-emotional
group but still feels hopelessness, guilt, and worthlessness. What
intervention will help her solve the issues at hand?
A. writing in a journal and reflecting at home
B. having a positive strength by making goals and activities
C. making a collage to help her reflect on herself
Ans: B. having a positive strength by making goals and activities
How do you get parents more involved with the school? Teachers want to
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know?
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A. meet with them more often and schedule more conferences
B. invite them to school for cultural and social events
C. send newsletters about updates throughout the school
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D. send emails to the parents
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Ans: B. invite them to school for cultural and social events
During a family assessment of parents, what would the school social
worker ask about the parents:
A. hobbies and interests
B. employment status
C. medical history
D. educational background
Ans: B. employment status