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CHAPTER 3
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1) Which of the following statements about parent involvement and special education is
true?
A) Parent involvement is an essential element of special education.
B) Parent involvement is generally discouraged by special educators.
C) Parents spend an exorbitant amount of time communicating with special
educators.
D) Parents generally perceive special educators as experts and are hesitant to
become involved in educational decisions.
2) The first parent group to advocate for children with disabilities was the _____.
A) Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps
B) National Association for Retarded Citizens (now called the ARC)
C) National Society for Crippled Children
D) United Cerebral Palsy Association
3) Which of the following is the least powerful argument for family involvement in
special education?
A) Family members can teach students new skills.
B) Family members need to feel that they are important.
C) Family members must live with the outcomes of decisions made by IEP teams.
D) Educational outcomes are more likely to be significant if family members are
involved.
4) According to research, initial reactions of parents who learn that their child has a
disability are generally _____.
A) feelings of shock, denial and disbelief
B) alternating feelings of anger, guilt and depression
C) feelings of shame, rejection of the child, and overprotectiveness
D) feelings of love and appreciation for the positive aspects of family life
5) Common feelings of siblings of children with disabilities include all of the following
EXCEPT _____.
A) feelings of being left out
B) uneasiness about the reaction of friends
C) concerns about the cause of the disability
D) fear that they will be rejected by their sibling with disabilities
6) Effective home school partnerships are characterized by _____.
A) administrative support
B) pursuit of individual goals
C) a climate of mutual respect and trust
D) recognition of professional expertise
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7) Principles for effective communication between parents and educators include all of
the following EXCEPT _____.
A) passive listening
B) staying focused
C) effective questioning
D)
8) Which of the following is an example of an open-ended question?
A) Does Melvin like school?
B) What did Katy name her dog?
C) Will Jason walk or ride the bus to school?
D) What does Jasmine like to do on the weekend?
9) Mark is a student with autism. Mrs. Tozzi, a fifth grade teacher, is having a
conference with his parents. She begins by welcoming them. She asks his parents if
he is experiencing problems with his homework and invites them to explain how
autism is likely to affect his academic and social skills. Finally, she asks them if Mark
is having any other challenges that she may not be aware of. Was Mrs. Tozzi
engaging in effective questioning?
A) Yes; she asked open-ended questions.
B) Yes; she valued the input of his parents.
C) No; she focused mainly on problems and deficits.
D) No; she did not allow them to keep family information private.
10) The short-term care of a family member with disabilities to provide relief for parents
from caretaking duties is known as _____.
A) day care
B) respite care
C) family support
D) parent-to-parent support
11) Which of the following professional behaviors can be a roadblock to communication?
A) Negotiating IEP goals
B) Reflecting on communication
C) Explaining steps to help children
D) Treating parents as if needing counseling
12) All of the following are reasons that teachers and parents must maintain partnership
EXCEPT _____.
A) they are required to under IDEA
B) there is an increased likelihood of targeting meaningful IEP goals
C) parent groups require collaboration for membership
D) there is access to expanded resources and services
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13) The key operational element of family professional partnerships is _____.
A) ongoing two-way communication
B) flexible scheduling of conferences
C) appreciation of cultural differences
D) recognition of parental expertise regarding their children
14)
explained all of the services that Carl was receiving and discussed the progress that
Carl has made in reading. Mr. Santori suggested that Carl may be able to focus better
if he had medication for his hyperactivity. Other members of the IEP team agree, but
resistant to suggestio
communication?
A)
B) He is keeping professional distance.
C)
D)
15)
recommended that Mia receive services in the resource room rather than a self–
expect Mia to receive lots of individual attention in class. Mrs. Lucas is expecting
being displayed by Mrs. Lucas?
A) She is keeping professional distance.
B)
C)
D) partners.
16) Which of the following represents an accurate distinction between arguing and
dialoguing?
A) The arguer yells; the dialoguer is calm.
B) The arguer tries to persuade; the dialoguer stands firm.
C) The arguer tries to convince; the dialoguer wants to discover.
D) The arguer wants to win the argument; the dialoguer strives for harmony.
17) The steps in the RERUN approach to conflict resolution described by Gonzales-Mena
(2006) are _____.
A) respect, explain, reason, unify, nurture
B) respect, evaluate, reason, unify, nurture
C) reflect, emulate, reason, understand, negotiate
D) respect, explain, reason, understand, negotiate
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18) Which of the following statements about the special education system and
culturally/linguistically diverse families is true?
A) They may embrace special education as a source of help.
B) They may view educational jargon as a model of good English.
C) They may expect the same level of services that are available in their country.
D) They may view professionals as experts and be hesitant to express their opinions.
19) Which of the following statements has the least support from the literature on
culturally diverse families?
A) They may view school officials as part of their extended family.
B) They may view a disability as a blessing or a punishment from God.
C) They may fear that school authorities will report their undocumented status.
D) They may have negative educational experiences that are reinforced by negative
contact from school.
20) Which of the following strategies would be least effective in increasing the
involvement of families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds?
A) Conducting meetings in family friendly settings
B) S
C) Asking native-speaking staff members to initially contact the family
D) Identifying key decision makers in the family and deferring to them
21) Mrs. Rodriquez thinks that Byron, a student with a physical disability, should have
surgery so that he can use special equipment that will allow him to stand for several
because it is very risky and will not enable him to be able to walk. Therefore, she
made. She is demonstrating _____.
A) cultural competence
B) cultural divergence
C) cultural objectivity
D) cultural reciprocity
22)
during their parent-teacher conference. To build rapport with her, Mrs. Wolfe should
_____.
A) ask her if she likes the cooler weather
B) tell her that a Cub Scout troop is being started after school for second grade boys
C) tell her that Anthony may fail math if he does not receive tutoring
D)
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23) In the year 2000, what percentage of children with disabilities lived below the federal
poverty line?
A) 28%
B) 38%
C) 48%
D) 68%
24) All of the following are features of two-way home school reporting forms EXCEPT
_____.
A) they may include information about behavior
B) they include spaces for students to write short notes
C) they include spaces for teachers to write short notes
D) they include information about homework assignments
25) Teachers who implement home school contracts _____.
A) deliver a reward for improvements in student behavior at home
B) depend on parents to deliver rewards for progress in the classroom
C) depend on students to report progress in the classroom to their parents
D) deliver a reward for improvements in academic skills practiced at home
26) Which of the following statements about telephone calls to parents is true?
A) Telephone calls should not occur after 8:00 PM.
B) Telephone calls should be reserved for serious problems.
C) Regular telephone calls can be effective in maintaining parent involvement.
D) Regular telephone calls are a nuisance and should be limited to no more than 4 per
year.
27) Which of the following is NOT one of the 10 guidelines for communicating with
parents and families?
A) se jargon.
B) Be realistically optimistic
C)
D)
28) Which statement about parents of children with disabilities as research partners is
most accurate?
A) Parents are often too busy to participate in research.
B) Parents are seldom educated enough to participate in research.
C) Parents are often able to observe and measure performance and identify
meaningful outcomes.
D) Parents are seldom objective enough to observe and measure performance and
identify meaningful outcomes.
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29) Which of the following is an assumption of the mirror model for parent involvement?
A) Parent education groups cause parents to feel guilty.
B) Not all parents need everything that professionals offer.
C) Professionals are eager to provide workshops to assist parents.
D) Professionals are more qualified to assist children than parents.
30) According to the mirror model for parent involvement, most parents are likely to participate
in _____.
A) IEP planning
B) PTA meetings
C) parent support groups
D) workshops
ESSAY
1) Contrast dialoguing and arguing as forms of conflict resolution.
2) Explain the five principles of effective communication and give an example of each.
3) Describe the five-stage resilience model including experiences and tasks for parents
.
4) Describe either in dialogue or narrative an exemplary parent teacher conference. Be
sure to include/identify the 4 steps to an effective conference.
5) Describe the many roles of a parent of a child with a disability and the impact, on a
parent, of having so many roles.
