Deck 15: Management Issues in School-Based Settings

Question 1

What action is a component of establishing a child's Individual Education Plan (IEP)?

A) Parents initiate the components of the plan
B) Curriculum modifications to reduce study time
C) Exemption from standardized testing
D) Provision of all related services needed

Answer 1

Provision of all related services needed

Question 2

Which legislation addresses discrimination against children with disabilities?

A) Americans with Disabilities Act
B) IDEIA
C) No Child Left Behind
D) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

Answer 2

Americans with Disabilities Act

Question 3

Which of these situations best describes the role of the physical therapist assistant in school systems?

A) Go-to person for daily issues that arise
B) Responsible for all training of paraeducators and aides
C) Defers to the physical therapist for all communication with parents
D) More managerial than treatment responsibilities

Answer 3

Go-to person for daily issues that arise

Question 4

Which of the following factors is most likely to positively influence the recruitment of staff for related services (rehab) in school systems?

A) Salary
B) Shorter work days
C) Lesser documentation requirements
D) Flexible scheduling of treatments

Question 5

Which of the follow best describes the role of the physician in the provision of related services in school systems?

A) Leads the Individual Education Plan team
B) Approves Individual Education Plans
C) Consults on a regular basis
D) No official role

Question 6

What phrase best describes the relationship between school-based and community-based physical therapists?

A) Competing to achieve a child's goals
B) Co-signment of reimbursement
C) Collaborating to avoid duplication of services
D) Conceding to the school whenever possible