OAE OAE Community & Family Engagement 2

Question 1

Which strategy is MOST effective for building genuine school-community partnerships rather than one-way service relationships?

Accepted Answer

Co-designing programs and initiatives with community members as equal partners

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Accepting community donations for school programs

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Inviting community speakers to present at school assemblies

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Allowing community organizations to use school facilities after hours

Question 2

Under FERPA, schools may share student education records with parents of a minor student:

Accepted Answer

Without consent as parents have the right to inspect and review records

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Only with the student's written consent

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Only after a court order is obtained

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Only through a third-party mediator

Question 3

A principal wants to increase attendance at school events in a low-income neighborhood. Which approach would MOST effectively address structural barriers?

Accepted Answer

Offering evening events with childcare, transportation, and food provided

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Sending reminder texts the day before each event

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Featuring student performances to incentivize attendance

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Partnering with a local business to sponsor door prizes

Question 4

When a school develops a Family-School Compact under Title I requirements, its primary purpose is to:

Accepted Answer

Create a shared agreement on responsibilities of school, families, and students to support learning

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Establish consequences for families who do not volunteer at school

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Provide legal documentation in case of student discipline actions

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Outline the school's academic curriculum for the year

Question 5

A school leader who practices 'asset-based' community engagement views the neighborhood surrounding the school primarily as:

Accepted Answer

A rich resource with strengths, expertise, and partnerships to leverage

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A source of challenges and problems that negatively impact students

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An external environment separate from the school's academic mission

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A target population for school outreach programs

Question 6

Which of the following BEST describes the role of a school advisory council that includes parent and community representatives?

Accepted Answer

Providing input and shared decision-making on school improvement priorities

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Overriding principal decisions on instructional matters

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Managing daily school operations and staff assignments

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Conducting formal teacher evaluations on behalf of the district