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Which of the following is not one of the 10 guidelines for communicating with parents and families?


A) Don't use jargon.
B) Be realistically optimistic
C) Don't take "No" for an answer.
D) Don't be afraid to say, "I don't know."

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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

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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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In the year 2000, what percentage of children with disabilities lived below the federal poverty line?


A) 28%
B) 38%
C) 48%
D) 68%

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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.

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Mr. Santori has just attended an IEP meeting with Carl's parents. Mr. Santori 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 Carl's parents do not want to put him on medication. Mr. Santori tells them that being resistant to suggestions will not help Carl. How has Mr. Santori's response hindered communication?


A) He is labeling Carl's parents.
B) He is keeping professional distance.
C) He is disrespecting Carl's parents as less intelligent.
D) He is blaming Carl's parents for their son's disability.

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Principles for effective communication between parents and educators include all of the following except _____.


A) passive listening
B) staying focused
C) effective questioning
D) accepting parents' statements

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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.

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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 minutes each day. Byron's mother, Mrs. Williams, will not consent to the surgery because it is very risky and will not enable him to be able to walk. Therefore, she feels it is not worth it. Mrs. Rodriquez respects the decision that Byron's mother has made. She is demonstrating _____.


A) cultural competence
B) cultural divergence
C) cultural objectivity
D) cultural reciprocity

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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?

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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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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

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