CDT Documentation & Record Keeping 2

Question 1

Which FERPA provision allows parents of students under 18 to inspect education records?

Accepted Answer

Right of inspection and review

Answer

FERPA grants parents the right of inspection and review of their child's education records within 45 days of a request.

Question 2

When documenting a student's oral reading rate, a CDT should record which unit of measurement?

Accepted Answer

Words per minute (WPM)

Answer

Oral reading fluency is standardly measured in words per minute (WPM), which allows comparison to grade-level norms.

Question 3

A CDT is writing a progress note after a session. Which element is MOST critical to include?

Accepted Answer

Specific skills practiced and measurable student response

Answer

Progress notes must document the specific skills targeted and the student's measurable response to demonstrate treatment efficacy.

Question 4

What is the recommended minimum frequency for reviewing and updating a student's individualized therapy plan goals?

Accepted Answer

At least annually or when significant progress or regression occurs

Answer

Goals should be reviewed at least annually and whenever significant changes in student performance warrant revision.

Question 5

Which type of record would a CDT use to track the specific Orton-Gillingham lesson elements delivered each session?

Accepted Answer

Session plan log

Answer

A session plan log tracks the specific lesson elements, materials, and sequences delivered in each OG-based session.

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