CTA Health, Safety & School Environment Flashcards
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What does a positive school climate primarily depend on?
Answer: Consistent, respectful relationships between staff, students, and families
A positive school climate is built on consistent, respectful relationships among all members of the school community, including staff, students, and families.
When a teacher assistant notices a student appears visibly upset or distressed, the appropriate first response is to:
Answer: Calmly check in with the student and offer support or refer to appropriate staff
Calmly checking in with a distressed student shows care and may reveal whether the student needs immediate support from a counselor or other staff member.
Universal health precautions in school settings include practices such as:
Answer: Using gloves and following hygiene protocols whenever contact with bodily fluids is possible
Universal health precautions require using gloves and following hygiene protocols whenever contact with bodily fluids is possible, regardless of whether the student appears ill.
Restorative practices in schools focus on:
Answer: Repairing relationships and harm caused by misbehavior rather than solely punishing
Restorative practices prioritize repairing relationships and addressing the harm caused by misbehavior, fostering accountability and healing within the school community.
What is the purpose of a school crisis response plan?
Answer: To provide clear protocols for responding to emergencies that threaten student and staff safety
A school crisis response plan provides clear, pre-established protocols to guide staff responses during emergencies that threaten the safety of students and staff.
When setting up a classroom environment, which physical arrangement best supports student safety and accessibility?
Answer: Maintaining clear pathways and ensuring emergency exits are unobstructed
Maintaining clear pathways and unobstructed emergency exits ensures that students and staff can move safely and evacuate quickly in an emergency.