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CTA Professional Responsibilities & Ethics Flashcards

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  1. A parent approaches a CTA in the hallway and asks for a detailed update on their child's IEP progress. What is the BEST response?

    Answer: Direct the parent to schedule a meeting with the lead teacher who can provide a complete and accurate update

    IEP progress updates should be handled by the lead teacher or IEP team to ensure accuracy and completeness; the CTA should direct parents accordingly.

  2. Which of the following is an example of a CTA violating student confidentiality?

    Answer: Discussing a student's disability label with that student's classmates

    Sharing a student's disability information with classmates is a violation of the student's confidentiality and FERPA protections.

  3. Why is it important for a CTA to follow written behavior plans consistently?

    Answer: To ensure consistency so the student receives the same response across all staff, which is critical for behavior change

    Consistent implementation of behavior plans across all staff is essential for effective behavior intervention, as inconsistency undermines the plan's effectiveness.

  4. A CTA uses physical restraint on a student without following the school's protocol. This is an example of:

    Answer: A serious professional and legal violation that can harm the student and result in disciplinary action

    Using physical restraint outside of established protocol is a serious professional and legal violation that endangers the student and exposes the staff member to disciplinary consequences.

  5. What does professional growth for a CTA typically involve?

    Answer: Participating in professional development, seeking feedback, and reflecting on practice

    Professional growth involves actively participating in professional development, welcoming feedback, and continuously reflecting on and improving practice.

  6. When a CTA witnesses a colleague treating a student inappropriately, what is the ethical obligation?

    Answer: Report the behavior to a supervisor according to school protocol

    Witnessing inappropriate treatment of a student requires the CTA to report it to a supervisor through proper school protocol to protect the student.