Student Support Services Flashcards
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A student returns to school after a psychiatric hospitalization. Which action should the SAC take FIRST?
Answer: Coordinate a reentry meeting with school staff, family, and the treatment team
A reentry meeting ensures a smooth transition by coordinating the needs identified during hospitalization with school-based supports.
The Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework organizes interventions into tiers. Which statement about Tier 2 is MOST accurate?
Answer: Tier 2 provides targeted, small-group interventions for students not responding to universal supports
Tier 2 targets students who need more than universal supports but do not yet require intensive individualized intervention.
A parent requests that their child's mental health records shared with the SAC be forwarded to a new school district. Which law governs the release of these records?
Answer: FERPA, because the records are part of the student's educational record
When mental health records are incorporated into the student's educational record, FERPA governs their disclosure and transfer.
A SAC suspects a student is being neglected based on persistent hunger, poor hygiene, and fatigue. What should the SAC do?
Answer: File a mandated reporter complaint with child protective services
SACs are mandated reporters and must report reasonable suspicion of neglect to child protective services without prior investigation or parental notification.
Which outcome measure is MOST appropriate for evaluating the effectiveness of a school-based substance use prevention program?
Answer: Pre- and post-program data on student knowledge, attitudes, and use rates
Pre- and post-program data directly measure changes in the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors the prevention program targets.
A student with a history of substance use is being discharged from an outpatient treatment program. The SAC's MOST important role is to:
Answer: Coordinate with the treatment provider to develop a school-based relapse prevention plan
Coordination between the treatment provider and school SAC ensures continuity of care and a targeted relapse prevention plan within the school setting.
Which scenario best illustrates the principle of 'least restrictive environment' (LRE) under IDEA?
Answer: A student with autism is educated alongside general education peers with appropriate supports and services
LRE requires that students with disabilities be educated with non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate, with supplementary aids and services.