CEP Professional Standards & Ethics 4

Question 1

A paraprofessional is assigned to support a bilingual student. The student's family speaks only Spanish at home. To be most effective, the paraprofessional should:

Accepted Answer

Collaborate with the teacher to understand the student's language support plan

Answer

The paraprofessional should follow the teacher-developed language support plan and collaborate to ensure culturally responsive support.

Question 2

Which situation represents a potential conflict of interest for a paraprofessional?

Accepted Answer

Being assigned to a class where their own child is a student

Answer

Working directly with your own child creates a conflict of interest that can compromise professional objectivity and student welfare.

Question 3

FERPA grants parents of minor students the right to:

Accepted Answer

Access and review their child's educational records

Answer

FERPA gives parents the right to inspect and review their child's educational records maintained by the school.

Question 4

A paraprofessional working in a one-on-one setting with a student should be cautious about 'paraprofessional dependency' because:

Accepted Answer

It can hinder the student's social development and independence

Answer

Over-reliance on a single paraprofessional can limit a student's peer interactions and ability to function independently in less supported settings.

Question 5

If a paraprofessional is unsure how to handle a specific student behavioral situation, the best action is to:

Accepted Answer

Ask the supervising teacher for guidance before acting

Answer

Seeking guidance from the supervising teacher ensures the paraprofessional responds consistently with the student's behavioral support plan.

(CEP) Certified Educational Paraprofessional Practice Test

(CEP) Certified Educational Paraprofessional Practice Test

CEP Professional Standards & Ethics 4