GACE School Counseling 2

Question 1

A school counselor notices a student's grades have dropped significantly over the past month. What is the MOST appropriate first step?

Accepted Answer

Schedule a one-on-one meeting with the student to explore contributing factors

Answer

A private meeting allows the counselor to assess the situation holistically before determining the appropriate level of intervention.

Question 2

Under FERPA, a school counselor may release a student's educational records WITHOUT parental consent to:

Accepted Answer

School officials with a legitimate educational interest

Answer

FERPA allows disclosure to school officials who have a legitimate educational interest in the records without requiring parental consent.

Question 3

Which theoretical framework is most associated with William Glasser and emphasizes students' choices and personal responsibility?

Accepted Answer

Reality therapy

Answer

Reality therapy, developed by William Glasser, focuses on present behavior, personal choice, and satisfying basic psychological needs.

Question 4

A 10th-grade student discloses she is being physically abused at home. The counselor's FIRST legal obligation is to:

Accepted Answer

Report the suspected abuse to the appropriate child protective services agency

Answer

Mandatory reporting laws require school counselors to report suspected child abuse to child protective services immediately, regardless of confidentiality.

Question 5

The ASCA National Model's Delivery component includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

School counseling program assessment

Answer

Program assessment belongs to the Accountability component of the ASCA National Model, not the Delivery component.

GACE - Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators Practice Test

GACE - Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators Practice Test

GACE School Counseling 2