1. Since the 1970’s, the role of the paraprofessional in education has remained essentially the same.
a. True
b. False
2. According to PL94-142 (1975), the role of the paraprofessional was expanded to provide
a. Reinforcement of concepts and skills previously taught by the teacher
b. Supervision of students in non-instructional settings
c. Parent support and assistance
d. Assistance of students in performing daily living skills
3. The job function of the principal includes (select all that apply)
a. Direct supervision of paraprofessionals
b. Provide administrative support for the use of paraprofessionals
c. Assist in the management of student behavior
d. Encouragement of collaboration between teachers and paraprofessionals
4. Paraprofessionals engaged in instructional support may work under the supervision of a certified teacher or another paraprofessional
a. True
b. False
5. Tasks of a paraprofessional include (select all that apply)
a. Plan and implement behavior interventions
b. Substitute for a teacher when at a meeting or absent
c. Represent a teacher at IEP team meetings
d. Provide direct instruction to students with disabilities in the regular education classroom
e. Implement curricular modifications
6. Paraprofessionals are prohibited by law to work with children with disabilities ages 3-5 years of age.
a. True
b. False
7. A social factor that has impacted the use of paraprofessionals in the classroom is
a. Increased drug use by students
b. The need for school-to-work transition planning
c. The decreasing availability of qualified teachers
d. Increased teen pregnancy
8. Paraprofessionals may be used to provide services to students identified as disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
a. True
b. False
9. Paraprofessionals can be used to provide accommodation services to students identified as disabled under the Section 504.
a. True
b. False
10. All children identified as having a disability under special education law (IDEA) are also eligible under Section 504.
a. True
b. False