Illinois Licensure Testing System School Counselor 3

Question 1

A student discloses abuse to a school counselor. What should the counselor do regarding the student's parent who is the alleged abuser?

Accepted Answer

Report directly to DCFS without notifying the alleged abuser

Answer

Contact the parent immediately to inform them of the report

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Consult the parent before filing a DCFS report

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Wait for physical evidence before reporting

Question 2

Which ethical standard should guide a school counselor when facing a conflict between a student's right to confidentiality and a parent's right to information?

Accepted Answer

Use professional judgment guided by ASCA ethics, state law, and the student's best interest

Answer

Always prioritize parent rights over student confidentiality

Answer

Always prioritize student confidentiality over parent rights

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Follow only state law and ignore ASCA ethics

Question 3

What does 'data-driven school counseling' require counselors to do?

Accepted Answer

Collect, analyze, and use student outcome data to evaluate and improve program effectiveness

Answer

Use only standardized test scores to guide decisions

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Share student data with community organizations without consent

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Replace counseling sessions with data analysis activities

Question 4

A school counselor creates a classroom lesson on growth mindset. This falls under which component of the ASCA National Model?

Accepted Answer

School Counseling Core Curriculum

Answer

Individual Student Planning

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Responsive Services

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System Support

Question 5

When conducting a group counseling session for students experiencing grief, which group stage is characterized by conflict and competition for roles?

Accepted Answer

Storming

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Forming

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Norming

Answer

Performing

Question 6

Illinois school counselors must complete how many semester hours of supervised school counseling practicum or internship as part of licensure requirements?

Accepted Answer

400 hours minimum (including 240 hours of direct service)

Answer

100 hours

Answer

600 hours minimum

Answer

50 hours only