Question 1

_________ have no legal obligation to communicate with __________.&#10;A) Caregivers; schools&#10;B) Schools; caregivers&#10;C) Foster parents; schools&#10;D) Schools; foster parents

Accepted Answer

A

Question 2

Schools should allow parents to ________ and not just ________ caregivers when communicating.&#10;A) complain; direct&#10;B) respond; inform&#10;C) criticize; inform&#10;D) respond; redirect

Accepted Answer

Allowing parents to respond in addition to being informed will create a more open and collaborative communication between parents and schools. This will also give parents the opportunity to share their thoughts and concerns, rather than just receiving information from the school. Option A (complain), and C (criticize) are negative and may not be productive to the relationship between parents and school. Option D (redirect) does not make sense in this context.

Question 3

Increasing caregiver involvement can __________.&#10;A) increase academic performance&#10;B) lower absenteeism&#10;C) lower behavioral problems&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Increasing caregiver involvement has been shown to have numerous benefits for children, including improved academic performance, lowered absenteeism, and decreased behavioral problems.

Question 4

Expanded community involvement can provide __________ for the school.&#10;A) expertise in subject areas&#10;B) additional resources&#10;C) financial aid&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Expanded community involvement can provide expertise in subject areas by bringing in professionals or retired teachers to share their knowledge with students. It can also provide additional resources such as volunteers, mentors, and donations for the school. Additionally, community involvement can bring financial aid through fundraising efforts and grants. Therefore, all of the above options are correct.

Question 5

Disagreements can be avoided through ___________.&#10;A) not allowing naysayers a vote&#10;B) school initiatives&#10;C) community member governance&#10;D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

Community member governance encourages input and collaboration from all members, making it more likely to avoid disagreements and come to a consensus decision that works for everyone. The other options do not foster a cooperative environment and could potentially lead to more disagreements.

Question 6

Some community schools are developed enough to ______________________.&#10;A) be a &#34;one-stop&#34; for information about other community programs&#10;B) provide services other community agencies may also provide&#10;C) allow other political parties to work out of the schools&#10;D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

Community schools often serve as hubs for various community resources and programs, making them a central point for information about other community initiatives.

Question 7

Community schools make effective use of collaborating with _________.&#10;A) administrators&#10;B) community service providers&#10;C) members of any participating agencies&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Community schools work best when they collaborate with a variety of stakeholders including administrators, community service providers, and members of participating agencies. By working together, community schools can provide comprehensive resources and support for students and their families.

Question 8

______ are written so that community agencies and schools can commit to work together.&#10;A) Contracts&#10;B) Prenuptial agreements&#10;C) Interagency agreements&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Interagency agreements are specifically designed to facilitate collaboration and commitment between community agencies and schools. Contracts are typically more legally binding and formal, while prenuptial agreements pertain specifically to marriage agreements. Therefore, choice C is the best answer.

Question 9

____________ is required under IDEA as a transitional service.&#10;A) Transitions from school to post-school living&#10;B) Transitions from early intervention services to school-age services&#10;C) Neither A nor B&#10;D) Both A and B

Accepted Answer

According to IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), transition planning is required as a part of a student's Individualized Education Program (IEP). Transition planning must address both transitions from school to post-school living (Option A) and transitions from early intervention services to school-age services (Option B). Therefore, both options A and B are correct choices.

Question 10

Teachers will be required to provide more services in a community school than a noncommunity school.

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Question 11

What are some services that may be available with a community school?

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Question 12

Discuss two examples of how establishing school community relationships may benefit the school.

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Question 13

Name and discuss the three features that affect community collaboration.

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Deck 17: Strategies for Identifying Community Resources and Working With Community Partners by Jackie M. Arnold and Stephen B.Richards