Student Support Services Flashcards
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A student who recently immigrated discloses that family financial stress is preventing focus on schoolwork. Which intervention best addresses this systemic barrier?
Answer: Connect the family to community resources and provide a wraparound support plan
Wraparound support that connects families to community resources addresses systemic barriers that affect academic performance.
Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, which student is most likely eligible for accommodations?
Answer: A student with ADHD whose condition substantially limits concentration
Section 504 protects students with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, such as concentration.
A SAC notices that a student's IEP goals have not been reviewed in over a year. What is the appropriate action?
Answer: Alert the special education team to schedule a required annual review
IDEA requires IEP teams to review each student's IEP at least annually, and the SAC should alert the team to fulfill this legal obligation.
A student discloses using marijuana weekly to cope with anxiety. The SAC's FIRST priority should be to:
Answer: Conduct a comprehensive substance use assessment to determine level of risk
A comprehensive assessment determines the severity of use and appropriate level of care before any intervention plan is developed.
Which approach best supports students who are English Language Learners (ELL) experiencing academic difficulties?
Answer: Coordinate with ESL teachers and provide culturally responsive supports
Coordinating with ESL specialists and using culturally responsive practices addresses language acquisition needs alongside academic support.
A student on a behavior intervention plan (BIP) is still exhibiting target behaviors after six weeks. The SAC should:
Answer: Convene the team to review fidelity of implementation and data trends
When a BIP is not producing results, the team must first assess whether the plan was implemented with fidelity and review behavioral data before making changes.
Which practice is MOST consistent with a trauma-informed approach to student support?
Answer: Prioritizing physical and emotional safety and avoiding re-traumatization
Trauma-informed practice centers safety, trustworthiness, and avoiding re-traumatization as foundational principles for supporting affected students.