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Communication & Stakeholder Relations Flashcards

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  1. During a student support team meeting, a school administrator minimizes a student's substance use concerns, calling it 'a phase.' The SAC should BEST respond by:

    Answer: Presenting evidence-based information about adolescent substance use risk and the need for follow-up

    The SAC's role includes educating colleagues using evidence-based information to ensure students receive appropriate support.

  2. A student's written consent to share information with a community counselor expires. What is the SAC's NEXT step?

    Answer: Obtain a renewed consent form before continuing to share information

    Consent is time-limited and must be renewed to remain legally and ethically valid for ongoing information sharing.

  3. Which active listening technique is MOST important when a student is disclosing sensitive information about home drug use?

    Answer: Reflecting feelings and summarizing content without judgment

    Reflective listening communicates empathy and encourages the student to continue sharing without feeling evaluated.

  4. A local media outlet contacts the SAC for a comment about a spike in student drug incidents. The MOST appropriate response is to:

    Answer: Decline to comment on specific cases and direct the reporter to the district communications office

    Media inquiries involving student information should be routed through official channels to protect confidentiality and ensure consistent messaging.

  5. An SAC wants to build trust with students who are skeptical of school authority. Which strategy is MOST effective?

    Answer: Demonstrating consistent confidentiality practices and following through on commitments

    Trust is built through consistent, predictable behavior—especially honoring confidentiality limits transparently and following through on promises.

  6. When writing a referral letter to a community mental health agency, the SAC should ensure the document:

    Answer: Contains only information the student has consented to share and is relevant to the referral

    Referral letters must be limited to consented, relevant information to uphold confidentiality and FERPA requirements.

  7. A parent insists that the SAC attend a family therapy session at a private counseling center. The SAC should:

    Answer: Clarify role boundaries, obtain proper consent, and consult with a supervisor before participating

    Participating in outside therapy requires thoughtful role clarification, consent procedures, and supervisory guidance to avoid role confusion.