CTA Ethics & Legal Responsibilities 2

Question 1

Which federal law mandates that students with disabilities receive a free appropriate public education (FAPE)?

Accepted Answer

IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)

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Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

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FERPA

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Title IX

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of an Individualized Education Program (IEP)?

Accepted Answer

To outline specific educational goals and services for a student with a disability

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To document a student's disciplinary record

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To track attendance and behavior for all students

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To create a standardized curriculum for special education classes

Question 3

A teacher assistant should NOT do which of the following with student records?

Accepted Answer

Discuss specific student records in public areas of the school

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Access records needed to provide direct instructional support

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Share a student's records with a parent who has legal custody

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Review an IEP before working one-on-one with a student with disabilities

Question 4

Which of the following is considered a professional ethical violation for a teacher assistant?

Accepted Answer

Forming a personal friendship with a student on social media

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Collaborating with the lead teacher on lesson modifications

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Reporting a suspected abuse situation to administration

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Documenting student progress for the teacher's records

Question 5

What does 'due process' mean in the context of special education?

Accepted Answer

Legal rights and procedures that protect families when they disagree with special education decisions

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A procedure for disciplining students with disabilities

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A method for assessing student academic progress

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The process of referring a student for initial special education evaluation

Question 6

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), schools must:

Accepted Answer

Ensure that students with disabilities have equal access to programs and facilities

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Provide identical instruction to all students regardless of need

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Exempt students with disabilities from all standardized testing

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Place all students with disabilities in separate classrooms

Question 7

If a teacher assistant suspects a colleague is engaged in inappropriate behavior with a student, the appropriate first step is to:

Accepted Answer

Report the concern to the principal or appropriate school authority

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Confront the colleague directly about the behavior

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Ignore it unless the student formally reports it

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Discuss the concern privately with other trusted colleagues