GACE School Counseling 4

Question 1

Holland's RIASEC model categorizes people and work environments into six types. A student who enjoys working with tools and machinery would MOST likely fall into which Holland type?

Accepted Answer

Realistic

Answer

The Realistic type in Holland's model is characterized by preference for practical, hands-on work with tools, machines, or physical materials.

Question 2

A parent demands to see the notes a counselor took during private counseling sessions with their 16-year-old child. Under FERPA, the counselor's BEST response is to:

Accepted Answer

Explain that sole-possession notes kept private are generally exempt from FERPA

Answer

Sole-possession records that are kept private by the maker and not shared with others are exempt from FERPA and do not have to be disclosed.

Question 3

The primary purpose of a school counseling program's use-of-time guidelines is to:

Accepted Answer

Ensure counselors spend the majority of time in direct and indirect student services

Answer

Use-of-time guidelines help ensure counselors allocate the majority of their time to direct and indirect student services rather than non-counseling duties.

Question 4

When conducting a needs assessment for a school counseling program, which data source would provide the MOST valid information about student barriers to academic success?

Accepted Answer

A combination of student, parent, teacher, and administrator surveys along with outcome data

Answer

A comprehensive needs assessment uses multiple stakeholder perspectives combined with outcome data to accurately identify local student needs and barriers.

Question 5

A school counselor suspects a colleague is engaging in an unethical dual relationship with a student. According to ASCA ethics, the counselor should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Attempt to resolve the concern directly with the colleague when possible

Answer

ASCA ethical standards direct counselors to first attempt to resolve suspected ethical violations through direct conversation with the colleague before escalating.

GACE - Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators Practice Test

GACE - Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators Practice Test

GACE School Counseling 4