CEP Professional Standards & Ethics 2

Question 1

A student confides to a paraprofessional that they are being bullied at home by a sibling. What is the most appropriate first response?

Accepted Answer

Report the disclosure to the supervising teacher or school counselor

Answer

Paraprofessionals must report disclosures of potential harm to a supervising professional who can determine appropriate next steps.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'confidentiality' in a school setting for paraprofessionals?

Accepted Answer

Protecting student information and sharing it only on a need-to-know basis

Answer

Confidentiality means student information is shared only with those who have a legitimate educational need to know.

Question 3

A paraprofessional disagrees with an instruction given by the supervising teacher during a lesson. The best course of action is to:

Accepted Answer

Address the disagreement privately with the teacher after the lesson

Answer

Professional disagreements should be handled privately and respectfully, away from students, to maintain a unified classroom environment.

Question 4

Under IDEA, a paraprofessional working with a student with a disability must follow the student's IEP because:

Accepted Answer

It is a legal document that outlines mandated educational services

Answer

The IEP is a legally binding document under IDEA specifying required services, accommodations, and goals for eligible students.

Question 5

A paraprofessional sees a colleague reprimanding a student in a way that appears harsh and demeaning. The most professional response is to:

Accepted Answer

Report the observed behavior to the supervising teacher or administrator

Answer

Witnessing potentially inappropriate treatment of a student should be reported through proper channels to ensure student welfare.

(CEP) Certified Educational Paraprofessional Practice Test