SAC Student Support Services 3

Question 1

A student returns to school after a psychiatric hospitalization. Which action should the SAC take FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Coordinate a reentry meeting with school staff, family, and the treatment team

Answer

A reentry meeting ensures a smooth transition by coordinating the needs identified during hospitalization with school-based supports.

Question 2

The Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework organizes interventions into tiers. Which statement about Tier 2 is MOST accurate?

Accepted Answer

Tier 2 provides targeted, small-group interventions for students not responding to universal supports

Answer

Tier 2 targets students who need more than universal supports but do not yet require intensive individualized intervention.

Question 3

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?

Accepted Answer

FERPA, because the records are part of the student's educational record

Answer

When mental health records are incorporated into the student's educational record, FERPA governs their disclosure and transfer.

Question 4

A SAC suspects a student is being neglected based on persistent hunger, poor hygiene, and fatigue. What should the SAC do?

Accepted Answer

File a mandated reporter complaint with child protective services

Answer

SACs are mandated reporters and must report reasonable suspicion of neglect to child protective services without prior investigation or parental notification.

Question 5

Which outcome measure is MOST appropriate for evaluating the effectiveness of a school-based substance use prevention program?

Accepted Answer

Pre- and post-program data on student knowledge, attitudes, and use rates

Answer

Pre- and post-program data directly measure changes in the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors the prevention program targets.

(SAC) Student Assistance Counselor Certification Practice Test

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SAC Student Support Services 3