CODESP Paraeducator 3

Question 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:

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 2

Which behavior is an example of positive reinforcement?

Accepted Answer

Giving a student a sticker after they complete their work correctly

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Inform instructional and behavioral decisions made by the team

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Gradually reducing prompts to build student independence

Answer

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

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CODESP Paraeducator 3