CDT Documentation & Record Keeping 3

Question 1

A student's IEP states a goal of 'improving reading fluency.' Why is this goal considered poorly written for documentation purposes?

Accepted Answer

It lacks a measurable criterion, baseline, and timeframe

Answer

A well-written IEP goal must include a baseline, measurable criterion, and timeframe to allow objective progress monitoring.

Question 2

What does a CDT record in a 'running record' during oral reading assessment?

Accepted Answer

Each word read correctly, substituted, omitted, or self-corrected

Answer

A running record marks each word as correct, substituted, omitted, inserted, or self-corrected to analyze error patterns.

Question 3

Under HIPAA, how long must a covered healthcare provider generally retain adult patient records?

Accepted Answer

At least 6 years from the date of creation or last effective date

Answer

HIPAA requires covered entities to retain records of PHI for at least 6 years from creation or the last effective date.

Question 4

When graphing a student's CBM (Curriculum-Based Measurement) scores, what does the 'aimline' represent?

Accepted Answer

The projected rate of progress needed to reach the goal by the deadline

Answer

The aimline is a drawn line from the student's baseline score to the goal score at the goal date, showing the expected growth trajectory.

Question 5

Which statement BEST describes the purpose of error analysis in CDT documentation?

Accepted Answer

To identify patterns in reading or spelling errors that inform instructional decisions

Answer

Error analysis reveals systematic patterns (e.g., vowel team confusions) that guide targeted instruction rather than merely tallying mistakes.

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