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

Answer

Person-first language emphasizes the individual rather than their disability, recognizing their humanity before their diagnosis (e.g., 'student with a learning disability').

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

All school staff are typically mandated reporters; suspected abuse or neglect must be immediately reported to the appropriate person per district policy and state law.

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

Answer

FERPA protects student educational records; information about students should only be shared with those who have a legitimate, need-to-know educational purpose.

Question 4

A paraprofessional working in a bilingual classroom should:

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

A student's home language is a cognitive and cultural asset; paraprofessionals should support language development following the teacher's instructional guidelines for the classroom.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Providing predictable routines and advance notice of transitions or changes

Answer

Predictable routines and advance warning of changes reduce anxiety by giving students a sense of control and helping them prepare for transitions.

(NPC) National Paraprofessional Certification Practice Test

(NPC) National Paraprofessional Certification Practice Test

NPC NPC Communication & Collaboration Skills 3