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  1. A paraeducator is assigned to support a student with cerebral palsy who uses an AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) device. The paraeducator's role includes:

    Answer: Ensuring the device is charged, accessible, and used by the student for communication

    Paraeducators support AAC use by maintaining device accessibility and encouraging student use across all settings, following SLP guidance.

  2. Which behavior is an example of positive reinforcement?

    Answer: Giving a student a sticker after they complete their work correctly

    Positive reinforcement involves adding a desirable stimulus after a behavior to increase the likelihood of that behavior recurring.

  3. When a paraeducator collects data on a student's behavior, the PRIMARY purpose is to:

    Answer: Inform instructional and behavioral decisions made by the team

    Data collection helps the educational team evaluate whether interventions are effective and guides instructional adjustments.

  4. A student becomes physically aggressive. The paraeducator has not received crisis intervention training. The BEST action is to:

    Answer: Ensure student and peer safety, remove others if possible, and immediately call for trained staff

    Untrained staff should not attempt physical restraint; their role is to ensure safety and summon trained personnel.

  5. The concept of 'fading' in special education refers to:

    Answer: Gradually reducing prompts to build student independence

    Fading systematically reduces adult support to help students perform skills independently over time.

  6. A teacher asks the paraeducator to lead a small group reading lesson. To be most effective, the paraeducator should:

    Answer: Follow the teacher's lesson plan and instructional strategies, then report student performance back

    Paraeducators implement instruction designed by the teacher and provide feedback to maintain instructional consistency and teamwork.

  7. Which of the following BEST describes the paraeducator's role regarding student medications?

    Answer: Follow district policy, which typically requires specific authorization and documentation before assisting with medication

    Medication administration requires strict adherence to district policy, physician orders, and documented parental consent.