CALT ALTA Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct 2

Question 1

Under the ALTA Code of Ethics, a CALT must maintain student confidentiality by:

Accepted Answer

Disclosing information only with appropriate consent or as required by law

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Sharing all student records freely with any teacher who requests them

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Posting student progress on social media to celebrate achievements

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Discussing a student's diagnosis in public school hallways

Question 2

A CALT who discovers they have been practicing outside their scope of competence should:

Accepted Answer

Seek appropriate supervision, training, or refer the student to a more qualified professional

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Continue until they feel more confident

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Ignore the issue to avoid professional embarrassment

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Blame the student's lack of progress on the disability

Question 3

Which action by a CALT most clearly violates ALTA ethical standards regarding professional representation?

Accepted Answer

Claiming to use Orton-Gillingham methods without proper training

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Listing CALT credentials accurately on a professional website

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Using the title CALT after passing the ALTA certification examination

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Describing one's specialization in dyslexia intervention accurately

Question 4

According to ALTA ethical guidelines, a CALT should terminate services when:

Accepted Answer

The student has met treatment goals and no longer requires the level of service

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The student fails a standardized test

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The therapist finds a higher-paying client

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The school year ends automatically

Question 5

A CALT accepting gifts from a student's family should be aware that:

Accepted Answer

Large or frequent gifts may create a dual relationship that compromises professional objectivity

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All gifts are always acceptable as tokens of appreciation

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Gifts must be reported to ALTA monthly

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Gifts are required to be donated to charity

Question 6

When a CALT encounters an ethical dilemma not clearly addressed in the ALTA Code of Ethics, the recommended first step is to:

Accepted Answer

Consult the code, seek supervision, and consider applicable laws and professional standards

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Ignore the dilemma and proceed as usual

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Ask the student to decide

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Quit the case immediately