NPC NPC Communication & Collaboration Skills 3

Question 1

What does 'person-first language' mean when communicating about students with disabilities?

Accepted Answer

Put the person before the disability (e.g., 'child with autism') to emphasize humanity first

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Always refer to the disability before the person (e.g., 'autistic child')

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Avoid mentioning disabilities at all

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Use only medical terminology for disabilities

Question 2

When a student discloses information suggesting abuse or neglect, a paraprofessional must:

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Report it immediately to a mandated reporter (teacher/administrator) per school policy

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Keep it confidential and not tell anyone

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Investigate the claim personally before reporting

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Wait to see if the student mentions it again before acting

Question 3

Maintaining confidentiality in a school setting means:

Accepted Answer

Sharing student information only with those who have a legitimate educational need to know

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Telling other parents about a student's disability during pickup

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Discussing student behavior in public areas like the cafeteria

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Posting student work with identifying information on social media

Question 4

A paraprofessional working in a bilingual classroom should:

Accepted Answer

Support both languages as assets and follow the teacher's language guidelines

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Only use English to encourage language acquisition

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Discourage students from using their home language at all times

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Correct students publicly when they use their home language

Question 5

Which practice best supports positive communication with students who have anxiety?

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Providing predictable routines and advance notice of transitions or changes

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Calling on them unexpectedly to build confidence

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Assigning extra work to keep them busy

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Separating them from classmates during all activities

Question 6

During a team meeting, the special education teacher asks the paraprofessional for input on a student. The paraprofessional should:

Accepted Answer

Share specific, objective observations about the student's behavior and progress

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Defer entirely and say 'I don't know'

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Give a diagnosis or recommend medication changes

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Criticize the teacher's instructional strategies in front of the team