SAC Student Support Services 5

Question 1

A student who has been receiving SAC services for anxiety is transitioning to high school. Which action BEST supports continuity of care?

Accepted Answer

Collaborate with the receiving school's SAC and provide a summary of services with appropriate consent

Answer

Coordinating with the receiving school's SAC and sharing a service summary with proper consent ensures continuity and prevents service gaps.

Question 2

A SAC working with a student who has autism spectrum disorder (ASD) should prioritize which type of support during unstructured school time?

Accepted Answer

Providing structured social skills coaching and peer-mediated support during breaks

Answer

Students with ASD benefit from structured social skills coaching and peer-mediated strategies during unstructured times when social demands are highest.

Question 3

A student confides to the SAC that a peer is planning to harm another student tomorrow. The SAC's obligation under the duty-to-protect principle requires:

Accepted Answer

Warning the potential victim and notifying school administration and law enforcement

Answer

Duty-to-protect obligations require SACs to break confidentiality and warn identifiable potential victims when there is a credible, imminent threat of harm.

Question 4

Which strategy is MOST effective for engaging resistant parents of students receiving support services?

Accepted Answer

Build trust through consistent, strength-based communication before addressing concerns

Answer

Building trust through consistent, strength-based communication reduces defensiveness and creates the foundation for collaborative partnerships.

Question 5

A SAC is asked to co-lead professional development on recognizing early signs of student mental health concerns. Which topic is MOST critical to include for general education teachers?

Accepted Answer

Observable behavioral and academic indicators that warrant a referral to the SAC

Answer

Teachers need to recognize observable warning signs and know the referral pathway, not diagnostic criteria or therapeutic techniques outside their scope of practice.

(SAC) Student Assistance Counselor Certification Practice Test

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SAC Student Support Services 5