TA Professional Development & Ethics 4

Question 1

Which behavior violates FERPA as it applies to teaching assistants?

Accepted Answer

Sharing a student's disability status with another student's parents

Answer

Sharing a student's disability status or other educational records with unauthorized parties violates FERPA privacy protections.

Question 2

A TA wants to photograph students engaged in a classroom project to share on the school's official social media page. The TA should:

Accepted Answer

Obtain proper consent in accordance with district photo/media policy first

Answer

Publishing student images requires consent aligned with district media policy, regardless of the positive intent.

Question 3

What is the MOST effective way for a TA to build a positive working relationship with the lead teacher?

Accepted Answer

Communicating openly, following directives, and seeking feedback regularly

Answer

Open communication, cooperation, and regular feedback-seeking create a collaborative partnership that benefits students.

Question 4

Which action demonstrates that a TA understands the limits of their professional role?

Accepted Answer

Informing the teacher of observed behaviors and leaving formal assessment to specialists

Answer

TAs observe and report; formal diagnoses, assessments, and IEP changes are the responsibilities of licensed professionals.

Question 5

A TA receives a friend request from a current student on personal social media. The appropriate response is to:

Accepted Answer

Decline and follow district social media policy regarding student-staff contact

Answer

District policies typically prohibit personal social media connections between staff and students to maintain professional boundaries.

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