St. w/ excep/ Ch 3

The short term care of a family member with disabilities to provide relief for parents from caretaking duties is known as A. respite care B. parent-to-parent support C. family support D. day care

A. RESPITE CARE

Which of the following is not a parent involvement component of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001? A Schools must meet or exceed academic improvement goals established by parents or face sanctions. B. Schools must notify parents of their improvement status. C. Schools must include strategies to promote effective parent involvement in an improvement plan. D. Schools must collaborate with parents in developing a school improvement plan.

A Schools must meet or exceed academic improvement goals established by parents or face sanctions.

Which of the following is not recommended as a way to enhance successful transitions from home to preschool for young children with disabilities? A. Providing information about elementary programs to prepare for the future B.Gathering information about community preschool programs C.Preparing for separation by leaving the child with others, occasionally D. applying to preschools early

A. Providing information about elementary programs to prepare for the future

Which of the following statements about the special education system and culturally/linguistically diverse families are true? A. They may view professionals as experts and be hesitant to express their opinions. b. They may embrace special education as a source of help. c. They may expect the same level of services that are available in their country. d. They may view educational jargon as a model of good English.

A. They may view professionals as experts and be hesitant to express their opinions.

Which of the following is an example of an open ended question? A. What does Jasmine like to do on the weekend? B. Will Jason walk or ride the bus to school? C. What did Katy name her dog? D. Does Melvin like school?

A. What does Jasmine like to do on the weekend?

The first parent group to advocate for children with disabilities was A.The National Society for Crippled Children B.The National Association for Retarded C.The Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps D. The United Cerebral Palsy Association

A.The National Society for Crippled Children

Which of the following statements about parent involvement and special education is true? A. Parent involvement is generally discouraged by special educators. B. Parent involvement is an essential element of special education. C.Parents spend an exorbitant amount of time communicating with special educators. D.Parents generally perceive special educators as experts and are hesitant to become involved in educational decisions.

B. Parent involvement is an essential element of special education.

According to research, initial reactions of parents who learn that their child has a disability are generally A. feelings of shame, rejection of the child, and overprotectiveness B. feelings of shock, denial and disbelief C. alternating feelings of anger, guilt and depression D. feelings of love and appreciation for the positive aspects of family life

B. feelings of shock, denial and disbelief

Which of the following is the least powerful argument for family involvement in special education? A. Family members can teach students new skills. B. Educational outcomes are more likely to be significant if family members are involved. C.Family members need to feel that they are important. D.Family members must live with the outcomes of decisions made by IEP teams.

C.Family members need to feel that they are important.

Mrs. Chen has a five-year-old son who must use a wheelchair for mobility. He asks her if he will be able to walk when he grows up. She explains that he probably won't be able to but assures him that he will be able to do many of the things other people do. She encourages him to try new tasks. What role has Mrs. Chen assumed in this scenario? a. Counselor b. Behavior Support Specialist c. Advocate d. Caregiver

a. Counselor

According to the mirror model for parent involvement, most parents are likely to participate in a. IEP planning b. PTA meetings c. workshops d. parent support groups

a. IEP planning

Which of the following statements has the least support from the literature on culturally diverse families? a. They may view school officials as part of their extended family. b. They may fear that school authorities will report their undocumented status. c. They may have negative educational experiences that are reinforced negative contact from school. d. They may view a disability as a blessing or a punishment from God.

a. They may view school officials as part of their extended family

All of the following are features of two-way home- school communication forms except a. they include spaces for students to write comments b. they may include information about behavior c. they include spaces for teachers to write comments d. they include information about homework assignments

a. they include spaces for students to write comments

Which of the following represents an accurate distinction between arguing and dialoguing a.The arguer tries to convince; the dialoguer wants to discover. b. The arguer yells; the dialoguer is calm. c. The arguer tries to persuade; the dialoguer stands firm. d. tThe arguer wants to win the argument; the dialoguer strives for harmony.

a.The arguer tries to convince; the dialoguer wants to discover.

Which of the following is the most time consuming form of home-school communications? a. Phone calls b. Dialogue notebooks c. Class newsletters d. Home school contracts

b. Dialogue notebooks

Which of the following is a universal method of home-school communication? a. Email b. Parent-teacher conferences c. Happy grams d. Written notes

b. Parent-teacher conferences

Which statement about parents of children with disabilities as research partners is most accurate? a. Parents are often too busy to participate in research. b. Parents are often able to observe and measure performance and identify meaningful outcomes. c. Parents are seldom objective enough to observe and measure performance and identify meaningful outcomes. d. Parents are seldom educated enough to participate in research

b. Parents are often able to observe and measure performance and identify meaningful outcomes.

The first parent-to-parent program in the United States was a. Parents of Exceptional Persons b. Pilot Parents c. The Council for Exceptional Children d. The Association for Retarded Citizens

b. Pilot Parents

Patricia is a 5th grade student with a learning disability. Mrs. Duley, her teacher, wants Patricia's mother to provide some home tutoring in reading. She has sent a list of tutoring guidelines to Patricia's mother. Which of the following guidelines on Mrs. Duley's list is inappropriate? a. Provide frequent opportunities for your child to respond. b. Tutoring should allow your child to practice or extend skills learned at school. c. Set aside time each day for tutoring. d. Be sure to keep tutoring sessions positive.

b. Tutoring should allow your child to practice or extend skills learned at school.

Effective home-school partnerships are characterized by a. recognition of professional expertise b. a climate of mutual respect and trust c. empirical support d. pursuit of individual goals

b. a climate of mutual respect and trust

Mrs. Rodriquez thinks that Byron, a student with a physical disability should have surgery so that he can use special equipment that will allow him to stand for several minutes each day. Byron's mother, Mrs. Williams will not consent to the surgery because it is very risky and will not enable him to walk. Therefore, she feels it is not worth it, Mrs. Rodriquez respects the decision that Byron's mother has made. She is demonstrating A. cultural divergence b. cultural reciprocity c. cultural objectivity d. cultural competence

b. cultural reciprocity

The reason that parents must be advocates for their children with disabilities is because A. they want to acquire special skills and knowledge b. they want effective services for their children c. they are required to under IDEA d. they have the right to under IDEA

b. they want effective services for their children

What percentage of parents' rights documents are written so that most parents are able to read and understand them? a. 24%-28% b. 64%-68% c. 4%-8% d. 44%-48%

c. 4%-8%

Which of the following is not one of the ten guidelines for communicating with parents and families? a. Don't be afraid to say, "I don't know." b. Don't use jargon. c. Don't take "No" for an answer. d. Be realistically optimistic.

c. Don't take "No" for an answer.

Who is/are the most powerful and pervasive influence(s) in a child's life? a. Community leaders b. Favorite teachers c. Family d. Peers

c. Family

Mr. Santori has just attended an IEP meeting with Carl's parents. Mr. Santori explained all of the services that Carl was receiving and discussed the progress that Carl has made in reading. Mr. Santori suggests that Carl may be able to focus better if he had medication for his hyperactivity. Other members of the IEP team agree, but Carl's parents do not want to put him on medication. Mr. Santori tells them that being resistant to suggestions will not help Carl. How has Mr. Santori's response hindered communication? A. He is disrespecting Carl's parents as less intelligent. b. He is keeping professional distance. c. He is failing to demonstrate that parental input is valued. d. He is blaming Carl's parents for their son's disability.

c. He is failing to demonstrate that parental input is valued.

Which of the following statements about phone calls to parents is true? a. Regular phone calls are a nuisance and should be limited to no more than four per year. b. Phone calls should not occur after 8:00 PM. c. Regular phone can be effective in maintaining parent involvement. d. Phone calls should be reserved for serious problems.

c. Regular phone can be effective in maintaining parent involvement.

Which of the following strategies would be least effective in increasing the involvement of families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds? a. Asking native speaking staff members to contact the family b. Conducting meetings in family-friendly settings c. Scheduling meetings during the teacher's planning time d. Identifying key decision makers in the family and deferring to them

c. Scheduling meetings during the teacher's planning time

Mrs. Lucas is preparing for an annual review of Mia's IEP. The team has recommended that Mia receive services in the resource room rather than a self-contained classroom. Mia's current teacher has informed Mrs. Lucas that her parents expect Mia to receive lots of individual attention in class. Mrs. Lucas is expecting Mia's parents to be angry about the decision and she has prepared herself to stand firm and defend the team's decision. Which barrier to effective communication is being displayed by Mrs. Lucas? A. She is keeping professional distance. b. She is treating Mia's parents like they need counseling. c. She is treating Mia's parents like adversaries. d. She is treating Mia's parents like vulnerable clients rather than equal partners.

c. She is treating Mia's parents like adversaries

Common feelings of siblings of children with disabilities include all of the following except A. uneasiness about the reaction of friends B. feelings of being left out c. fear that they will be rejected by their disabled sibling d. concerns about the cause of the disability

c. fear that they will be rejected by their disabled sibling

The key operational element of family-professional partnerships is A. appreciation of cultural differences B. flexible scheduling of conferences c. ongoing two-way communication d. recognition of parental expertise regarding their children

c. ongoing two-way communication

The steps in the RERUN approach to conflict resolution described by Gonzales-Mena (2006) are a. respect, evaluate, reason, understand, negotiate b. respect, evaluate, reason, unify, nurture c. reflect, explain, reason, understand, negotiate d. respect, explain, reason, unify, nurture

c. reflect, explain, reason, understand, negotiate

Mark is a student with autism. Mrs. Tozzi, a fifth grade teacher is having a conference with his parents. She begins by welcoming them. She asks his parents if he is experiencing problems with his homework and invites them to explain how autism is likely to affect his academic and social skills. Finally she asks them if Mark is having any other challenges that she may not be aware of. Was Mrs. Tozzi engaging in effective questioning A. No, she did not allow them to keep family information private. b. Yes, she valued the input of his parents. c. Yes, she asked open ended questions. d. No, she focused mainly on problems and deficits.

d. No, she focused mainly on problems and deficits.

Which of the following is the least accurate translation of the Spanish word educed? a. One who is respectful of adults b. One skilled in human relations c. One who is well behaved d. One who has formal schooling

d. One who has formal schooling

Which of the following is an assumption of the mirror model for parent involvement? a. Professionals are more qualified to assist children than parents. b. Professionals are eager to provide workshops to assist parents. c. Parent education groups cause parents to feel guilty. d. Parents may not need everything that professionals offer.

d. Parents may not need everything that professionals offer.

consists of incomplete questions b. is time consuming and difficult to administer and interpret c. is extremely limited in assessing parent strengths and weaknesses d. asks parents to circle or check topics that are of interest

d. asks parents to circle or check topics that are of interest

Teachers who implement home-school contracts a. depend on students to report progress in the classroom to their parents b. deliver a reward for improvements in academic skills practiced at home c. deliver a reward for improvements in student behavior at home d. depend on parents to deliver rewards for progress in the classroom

d. depend on parents to deliver rewards for progress in the classroom

Principles for effective communication between parents and educators include all of the following except a. Staying Focused b. Effective Questions c. Accepting Parents' Statements d. Passive Listening

d. passive listening

Research on the use of a Talking Photo Album as a strategy to enable parents of English language learners to provide tutoring in vocabulary concluded that a. the strategy was too complicated for parents to use b. the strategy was more effective for teaching concrete rather than abstract words c. the children were easily bored with the strategy and did not use it d. the strategy was effective for teaching new vocabulary to parents and children

d. the strategy was effective for teaching new vocabulary to parents and children