Supporting Students with Disabilities Flashcards

What does FERPA protect in the school setting?

Answer: Students' educational records and privacy

FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) protects the confidentiality of students' educational records and restricts who can access that information.

When a student uses an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device, what is the most important principle for paraeducators to follow?

Answer: Support the student in using the device as their primary communication tool throughout the day

AAC devices should be available and actively supported throughout the day as the student's primary means of communication to maximize independence and participation.

A student's IEP requires specific accommodations during a standardized test. Who is responsible for ensuring these accommodations are implemented?

Answer: All staff involved in the student's education, including paraeducators

All members of the educational team, including paraeducators, share responsibility for implementing the accommodations and services specified in a student's IEP.

Which approach best supports the inclusion of a student with a disability in general education activities?

Answer: Using differentiated instruction and appropriate supports within the general education classroom

Differentiated instruction and in-class supports allow students with disabilities to participate meaningfully in general education alongside their peers.

A paraeducator overhears a colleague sharing private information about a student's disability with an unauthorized person. What should the paraeducator do?

Answer: Report the incident to the supervising teacher or school administrator

Sharing a student's private disability information without authorization violates FERPA; the paraeducator should report the breach through proper channels to a supervisor.

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'fading' in the context of paraeducator support for students with disabilities?

Answer: Gradually reducing direct assistance to promote student independence

Fading refers to gradually reducing the level of support provided to a student as they develop skills and greater independence.

When a student with a disability participates in a general education class with paraeducator support, which practice best promotes peer relationships and social inclusion?

Answer: Facilitating peer interactions and gradually stepping back during group activities

Facilitating peer interactions and stepping back during group activities promotes natural social relationships and inclusion rather than fostering dependence on adult support.