Evaluation & Intervention Planning Flashcards
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A school social worker is developing a SMART goal for a student's IEP. Which goal best meets SMART criteria?
Answer: Student will increase positive peer interactions from 2 to 5 per 30-minute lunch period by the end of Q2
A SMART goal is Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound — only option B meets all five criteria.
When conducting a needs assessment for a school-wide intervention program, a school social worker collects data from multiple sources. This approach is called:
Answer: Triangulation
Triangulation involves gathering data from multiple sources or methods to increase the validity and reliability of assessment findings.
A student with a trauma history shows avoidant behavior during group counseling. A trauma-informed intervention plan would FIRST address which need?
Answer: Safety and predictability in the therapeutic environment
Trauma-informed practice prioritizes establishing physical and emotional safety before pursuing other therapeutic goals.
During an evaluation, a school social worker discovers a student has significant strengths in art and music. According to best practice in intervention planning, these strengths should be:
Answer: Used as entry points and motivators within the intervention plan
Strengths-based practice uses a student's existing competencies and interests as leverage points to support intervention effectiveness.
A school social worker is selecting an evidence-based intervention for a student with anxiety. Which criterion is MOST important when selecting an evidence-based program?
Answer: Research evidence supports its effectiveness with similar populations and presenting concerns
Evidence-based practice requires matching the intervention to research supporting its effectiveness with comparable populations and problems.
A school social worker conducts a home visit as part of a comprehensive evaluation. What is the PRIMARY purpose of this home visit?
Answer: To gather information about the family environment, routines, and home-school connection
Home visits during evaluation are conducted to understand the family context, routines, and environmental factors that influence the student's functioning.
A Tier 2 intervention in a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework is characterized by:
Answer: Targeted, small-group interventions for students not responding to Tier 1
Tier 2 interventions are targeted and delivered in small groups to students who need more support than universal (Tier 1) strategies provide.