Evaluation & Intervention Planning Flashcards
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A school social worker is conducting a functional behavioral assessment (FBA). Which step comes FIRST in this process?
Answer: Define the target behavior in observable, measurable terms
The FBA must begin by operationally defining the target behavior so it can be reliably observed and measured.
When reviewing a student's cumulative school record as part of an evaluation, a school social worker finds a prior psychological report. Which action is most appropriate?
Answer: Incorporate relevant historical information into the social developmental history
Historical records provide valuable context and should be integrated into the current social developmental history during evaluation.
A student is referred for evaluation due to suspected emotional disturbance. Under IDEA, what must the evaluation include beyond standardized testing?
Answer: A social developmental study conducted by the school social worker
IDEA requires a social developmental study as part of a comprehensive evaluation for emotional disturbance eligibility.
During intervention planning, a school social worker identifies a student's protective factors. Which of the following is an example of a protective factor?
Answer: Strong relationship with at least one caring adult
A strong relationship with a caring adult is a well-established protective factor that buffers against risk and supports resilience.
A school social worker uses a structured observation tool to assess a student's classroom behavior. What is the PRIMARY advantage of structured observation over teacher report alone?
Answer: It provides direct, objective data on behavior in the natural environment
Structured observation provides firsthand, objective behavioral data in the natural setting, reducing reliance on subjective reports.
An IEP team is determining eligibility for a student who struggles academically due to family instability. The school social worker's role is to ensure the team considers which key distinction?
Answer: Whether the academic difficulties are primarily due to environmental/economic factors rather than a disability
IDEA requires ruling out environmental, cultural, or economic disadvantage as the primary cause of educational difficulties before finding a disability.
A school social worker is using the ecological systems model during evaluation. Which data source best represents the EXOSYSTEM level of influence on a student?
Answer: Parent workplace policies that affect family availability
The exosystem includes settings the student doesn't directly participate in but that still affect them, such as a parent's workplace policies.