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CTA Communication & Collaboration Flashcards

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  1. Which of the following best describes the concept of 'family engagement' in schools?

    Answer: Building partnerships between school staff and families to support student learning

    Family engagement involves building active partnerships between school staff and families to collaboratively support student learning and wellbeing.

  2. When writing notes to communicate student progress to the lead teacher, a teacher assistant should:

    Answer: Use objective, specific, and observable language

    Objective, specific, and observable language in progress notes ensures accurate communication and supports evidence-based decisions.

  3. Cultural competence in school communication means:

    Answer: Recognizing and respecting diverse cultural backgrounds in interactions with students and families

    Cultural competence requires recognizing and respecting the diverse cultural backgrounds of students and families to build trusting and effective relationships.

  4. A teacher assistant should address conflict with a colleague by:

    Answer: Speaking privately with the colleague first, then escalating to a supervisor if needed

    Attempting direct, private resolution first is a professional approach to conflict that preserves relationships and school climate.

  5. In a school team meeting, a teacher assistant's contribution is most valuable when they:

    Answer: Share specific observations from daily interactions with students

    Teacher assistants have unique daily contact with students, making their specific observational data highly valuable to team discussions.

  6. The FERPA law (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) primarily protects:

    Answer: The privacy of students' educational records

    FERPA protects the privacy of students' educational records and gives parents (and eligible students) the right to access and control those records.