DESE School Counseling & Support Services 5

Question 1

A school counselor is facilitating a classroom lesson on bullying prevention. Which delivery model does this represent?

Accepted Answer

School counseling core curriculum

Answer

Classroom-based lessons delivered to all students constitute the school counseling core curriculum, which provides universal, preventative instruction.

Question 2

When a student's parent revokes consent for a student's special education services mid-year, the school counselor's role includes:

Accepted Answer

Informing the parent of the potential educational impact and documenting the revocation

Answer

Under IDEA, parents have the right to revoke consent for special education services; the school must inform parents of the educational implications and document the revocation in writing.

Question 3

Which counseling theory emphasizes identifying and challenging irrational beliefs that contribute to a student's emotional distress?

Accepted Answer

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)

Answer

REBT, developed by Albert Ellis, focuses on identifying and disputing irrational beliefs (the ABC model) that cause emotional disturbance.

Question 4

A school counselor reviewing course enrollment data discovers that students of color are underrepresented in advanced coursework. The most appropriate systemic intervention is to:

Accepted Answer

Present disaggregated data to leadership and advocate for equitable access to rigorous coursework

Answer

School counselors use disaggregated data to identify opportunity gaps and advocate systemically for equitable access to rigorous academic pathways for all students.

Question 5

A student experiencing a panic attack arrives at the counselor's office. The immediate crisis intervention priority is to:

Accepted Answer

Provide a calm environment and guide the student through grounding or breathing techniques

Answer

Immediate crisis intervention for panic attacks involves de-escalation through a calm environment and grounding or breathing techniques before any assessment or parent contact.

(DESE) Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Certification Practice Test

(DESE) Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Certification Practice Test

DESE School Counseling & Support Services 5