Question 1

Explain several steps a teacher can take to ensure that a parent-teacher conference is productive.

Accepted Answer

There are several steps a teacher can take to ensure that a parent-teacher conference is productive.

1. Prepare in advance: Before the conference, the teacher should gather relevant information about the student's progress, behavior, and any concerns. This will help the teacher to have specific examples and data to share with the parent.

2. Set an agenda: It's important to have a clear agenda for the conference so that both the teacher and the parent know what topics will be discussed. This can help keep the conversation focused and productive.

3. Create a welcoming environment: The teacher should ensure that the conference space is comfortable and inviting for the parent. This can help to create a positive and open atmosphere for the discussion.

4. Listen actively: During the conference, the teacher should actively listen to the parent's concerns and feedback. This can help to build rapport and trust, and also provide valuable insights into the student's home life and support system.

5. Offer solutions and resources: If there are any concerns or challenges discussed during the conference, the teacher should be prepared to offer potential solutions and resources to support the student. This could include academic support, behavior management strategies, or referrals to other professionals.

6. Follow up: After the conference, the teacher should follow up with the parent to provide any additional information or support that was discussed. This can help to ensure that the conversation continues to be productive and that the student's needs are being addressed.

Question 2

Which of the following are important aspects of asking parents for input on assessment and planning?

Accepted Answer

A)   Teachers should ask for input if parents do not voluntarily make suggestions.
B)   Teacher and parent should discuss what parents can do to help the child at home.
C)   The parent's input is more important than the child's input about assessment and planning.
D)   A & B D

Question 3

Many national standards develop by professional associations emphasize family partnerships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

How does a student profile facilitate reporting and discussing student programs with parents?

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Communication with families should take place at the convenience of professionals since they have very busy schedules.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

All of the following are guidelines the teacher uses when conducting a parent conference with the child present, except

Accepted Answer

A)   Helping parents interpret evaluation information accurately.
B)   Soliciting parental and child input for assessment and planning for the child.
C)   Soliciting feedback on standardized test validity.
D)   Helping parents understand evaluation information.

Question 7

IDEA 2004 does not include parents in decisions about their child's special education.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

IDEA requires that families be involved in which of the following school practices regarding their child?

Accepted Answer

A)   Assessment and decision-making
B)   All types of assessment and decision-making, except performance ssessment
C)   Lesson planning and reporting progress to the state
D)   All types of assessment, except portfolio assessment

Question 9

Which of the following statements best reflects this chapter's discussion about conferences?

Accepted Answer

A)   Students should not participate in a parent-teacher conference because of privacy laws.
B)   The advantage of a three-way conference is that the student can participate in setting learning goals.
C)   The advantage of parent-teacher conference is that assessment information is confidential.
D)   A profile of progress based on portfolio results should be the focus of a parent-teacher conference.

Question 10

In what ways do children benefit from strong parent-teacher relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)   They trust the teacher.
B)   They learn how to conduct social relationships.
C)   They understand body language, tone of voice, and all the nuances of body language.
D)   All the above

Question 11

Family and professional partnerships should be built on the strengths of the family.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Family and professional partnerships should be based on what the teacher feels is most appropriate for the child.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Trust is the keystone of successful family and professional partnerships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Describe actions that teachers can take to establish and maintain a partnership with parents.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Arrange to sit in on a parent-teacher conference in a school or child care center that uses portfolios. Observe the strategies the teacher uses to make the parents welcome and comfortable at the beginning of the conference. Note the strategies the teacher uses when sharing portfolio assessment information with the parents. What method is used to summarize the student's progress? What role do the parents have in the conference?

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

A three-way conference includes parents, teachers, and administrators.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

It is important to take into account the cultural practices of families when making assessment decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 11: Communicating With Families

Explain several steps a teacher can take to ensure that a parent-teacher conference is productive.

Which of the following are important aspects of asking parents for input on assessment and planning?

Many national standards develop by professional associations emphasize family partnerships.

How does a student profile facilitate reporting and discussing student programs with parents?

Communication with families should take place at the convenience of professionals since they have very busy schedules.

All of the following are guidelines the teacher uses when conducting a parent conference with the child present, except

IDEA 2004 does not include parents in decisions about their child's special education.

IDEA requires that families be involved in which of the following school practices regarding their child?

Which of the following statements best reflects this chapter's discussion about conferences?

In what ways do children benefit from strong parent-teacher relationships?

Family and professional partnerships should be built on the strengths of the family.

Family and professional partnerships should be based on what the teacher feels is most appropriate for the child.

Trust is the keystone of successful family and professional partnerships.

Describe actions that teachers can take to establish and maintain a partnership with parents.

A three-way conference includes parents, teachers, and administrators.

It is important to take into account the cultural practices of families when making assessment decisions.