Documentation & Record Keeping Flashcards
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Which FERPA provision allows parents of students under 18 to inspect education records?
Answer: Right of inspection and review
FERPA grants parents the right of inspection and review of their child's education records within 45 days of a request.
When documenting a student's oral reading rate, a CDT should record which unit of measurement?
Answer: Words per minute (WPM)
Oral reading fluency is standardly measured in words per minute (WPM), which allows comparison to grade-level norms.
A CDT is writing a progress note after a session. Which element is MOST critical to include?
Answer: Specific skills practiced and measurable student response
Progress notes must document the specific skills targeted and the student's measurable response to demonstrate treatment efficacy.
What is the recommended minimum frequency for reviewing and updating a student's individualized therapy plan goals?
Answer: At least annually or when significant progress or regression occurs
Goals should be reviewed at least annually and whenever significant changes in student performance warrant revision.
Which type of record would a CDT use to track the specific Orton-Gillingham lesson elements delivered each session?
Answer: Session plan log
A session plan log tracks the specific lesson elements, materials, and sequences delivered in each OG-based session.
When a CDT transfers a student's records to a new provider, what must be verified first?
Answer: A signed release of information from the appropriate guardian
A signed release of information from the legal guardian must be obtained before any student records can be transferred to a new provider.
Which section of a comprehensive dyslexia evaluation report documents the student's developmental and medical history?
Answer: Background and history section
The background and history section captures developmental milestones, medical history, family literacy history, and prior interventions relevant to the student's profile.