CTA Health, Safety & School Environment Flashcards
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Trauma-informed practices in schools recognize that some students:
Answer: May have experienced adverse experiences that affect their behavior and learning
Trauma-informed practices recognize that adverse childhood experiences can significantly affect student behavior and learning, requiring compassionate and supportive responses.
Which behavior by a teacher assistant best promotes a sense of belonging for all students?
Answer: Greeting each student warmly and learning their names and interests
Greeting students warmly and showing genuine interest in their names and lives builds individual connection and promotes a sense of belonging in the classroom community.
A student reports that another student is bullying them. The teacher assistant should:
Answer: Take the report seriously, document it, and report it to the lead teacher or appropriate staff
All reports of bullying should be taken seriously, documented accurately, and reported to appropriate staff who can investigate and respond according to school policy.
Social-emotional learning (SEL) in schools focuses on helping students develop skills such as:
Answer: Self-awareness, empathy, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making
SEL focuses on developing students' self-awareness, empathy, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making—competencies essential for academic and life success.
Which practice best supports students' physical health during the school day?
Answer: Incorporating movement breaks and ensuring students have access to water and nutritious meals
Movement breaks, hydration, and nutritious meals support students' physical health, which is directly linked to improved attention, behavior, and academic performance.
When a teacher assistant observes a student showing signs of a possible mental health crisis (e.g., talking about self-harm), the appropriate action is to:
Answer: Immediately inform the lead teacher and/or school counselor while staying with the student
Signs of a mental health crisis require immediate involvement of the teacher and/or school counselor, as these situations require trained professional response.