Mixed Deck — All CEP Topics Flashcards

What does Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) typically require for federal aid eligibility?

Answer: Meeting minimum GPA, pace of completion, and maximum timeframe standards

SAP policies require students to maintain a minimum GPA, complete a percentage of attempted credits, and finish their degree within 150% of the normal program length.

What role do standard operating procedures play in CEP Special Education & Accommodations?

Answer: Ensuring consistency and quality through documented instructions

SOPs provide standardized instructions ensuring consistent quality regardless of which qualified person performs the work.

An educational planner observes a teacher using 'planned ignoring' for minor disruptions. What is the primary theoretical basis for this strategy?

Answer: Extinction of attention-seeking behavior

Planned ignoring is rooted in operant conditioning—withdrawing attention removes the reinforcer that sustains attention-seeking behaviors.

A CEP advises a junior to create an activity list (Activities Resume). What is the primary purpose of this document?

Answer: Provide a detailed narrative of achievements to share with recommenders and for interview preparation

A detailed activity resume helps recommenders write informed, specific letters and prepares students to discuss their achievements in college interviews.

What is peer review in CEP Educational Psychology Principles?

Answer: Quality evaluation by qualified colleagues for improvement

Peer review provides objective assessment by qualified professionals to identify improvements and ensure accountability.

When should a student request teacher recommendation letters, according to best practices CEPs follow?

Answer: In the spring of junior year, before summer break

Requesting letters in spring of junior year gives teachers ample time to write thoughtful recommendations before the busy fall senior year application season.

What is one benefit of informational interviews?

Answer: They provide insider career knowledge without pressure

Informational interviews provide first-hand insight into a career or industry from a professional currently in the field.

What is the most important principle a CEP should follow when a parent's college preferences conflict with the student's stated preferences?

Answer: Prioritize the student's voice while facilitating open, structured dialogue between student and parent

The student is the primary client of the CEP; the planner's role includes facilitating productive family communication while keeping the student's needs and goals central.

What is a merit-based scholarship?

Answer: Based on achievements and talents

Merit-based scholarships are awarded based on academic, artistic, athletic, or other achievements, not financial need.

What is succession planning in CEP management?

Answer: Developing internal talent for future key leadership positions

Succession planning identifies critical roles and develops internal candidates for organizational continuity.

What is the importance of continuing education for CEP professionals in Educational Psychology Principles?

Answer: Maintaining current knowledge and adapting to industry changes

Continuing education keeps professionals current with developments and best practices while meeting certification requirements.

Why do colleges require standardized test scores like the SAT or ACT?

Answer: To assess a student's academic potential across various schools

Standardized test scores provide colleges with a common metric to evaluate academic readiness across different schools and curricula.

A CEP advises a student to visit colleges before finalizing their list. What is the best type of visit for authentic insight?

Answer: Scheduled open house with a campus tour and class sit-in

An in-person visit with a campus tour and opportunity to sit in on a class gives the most authentic sense of campus culture and fit.

A student with ADHD struggles to stay on task during independent work. Which environmental modification is most appropriate?

Answer: Provide a preferential seat near the teacher with minimal visual distractions

Proximity to the teacher and reduced visual distractions support focus for students with ADHD during independent tasks.

Which data collection method is most useful for identifying the antecedents and consequences of a specific student's recurring misbehavior?

Answer: Anecdotal ABC recording

ABC (Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence) recording captures the context surrounding each behavioral incident, enabling functional analysis.

What does the FAFSA form determine?

Answer: Eligibility for financial aid and federal student assistance

The FAFSA helps determine eligibility for federal financial aid, including grants, loans, and work-study programs.

A student wins a $10,000 private scholarship. The college reduces the student's institutional grant by $10,000. This practice is called:

Answer: Scholarship displacement

Scholarship displacement occurs when a college reduces its own aid to offset an outside scholarship, leaving the student's net cost unchanged.

Which of the following best describes a 'merit-based' scholarship?

Answer: Aid awarded based on academic, athletic, or other non-need criteria

Merit-based scholarships are awarded for achievements such as GPA, test scores, athletic talent, or leadership, independent of financial need.

What is conflict resolution in CEP leadership?

Answer: Addressing disagreements constructively to find acceptable solutions

Conflict resolution addresses disagreements promptly using listening, empathy, and collaborative problem-solving.

What is a needs assessment in CEP Special Education & Accommodations practice?

Answer: Identifying gaps between current conditions and desired outcomes

A needs assessment identifies gaps between current performance and desired outcomes to justify improvements.