Exam Preview for 6856: It’s Never Too Late To Collaborate, School

It’s Never Too Late To Collaborate, School Based Therapists And Educators Getting Together

Please note: exam questions are subject to change.

1. What challenge is illustrated by the contrast between a therapist’s and a teacher’s daily routine? Therapists manage multiple classrooms while teachers remain in one. Therapists spend most of their day in group settings. Teachers work 1:1 with students, while therapists manage whole-class needs. Therapists often work 1:1 or in small groups, while teachers manage the entire class for 6.5 hours.
2. According to the Tichenor study, what did teachers identify as the single largest barrier to effective collaboration? A lack of shared instructional goals Inconsistent administrative support Lack of time during the school day Limited access to support staff and resources
3. According to Lorraine Slater’s framework for school collaboration, what are the three necessary elements that support effective collaboration? Consistent meeting times, shared outcomes, and mutual trust Common goals, parity, or equality, and voluntary participation Defined leadership roles, peer coaching, and curriculum alignment Structured feedback, co-teaching, and regular evaluations
4. Which of the following is an example of a unique contribution a therapist may bring to a school team? Curriculum design for core academic subjects Diagnostic testing for intellectual disabilities Behavioral consultation and support with sensory processing challenges Supervising standardized testing procedures
5. What is one likely result when therapists are not given adequate time to manage and treat their caseload? Teachers may refuse to implement therapist recommendations. Therapists may cancel or miss treatments to attend meetings and complete reports. Students will graduate from therapy too early. IEP goals will automatically become less specific.