Chapter 12

Professional Development can be formal or informal.

• False

• True

Which of the following is NOT discussed in school board meetings?

• Curriculum revision

• Block Scheduling

• Collaboration and teaching among co-educators

• Tests and worksheets given by teachers of the district

(a)   are the effects that file out from mutual planning and problem solving from an initial collaboration​

• positive ripple effects
• iatrogenic
• synergy
• multiplier effects

When do teachers prefer to utilize professional development sessions?

• On Saturdays

• During the school day

• Before school

• After school

Which of the following is NOT a way to become an expert special educator?

• practice

• becoming a scholar of teaching

• only developing skills during school hours

• getting involved with a teacher study group/professional study group

How many levels of positive ripple effects are there?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What are one of the roles of building administrators?

• Assign paras to classrooms

• Print out worksheets and tests for teachers

• Monitor a single students progress

• Accommodate their teachers so they have time to meet with administration

Why should teachers go to school board meetings?

What quality should a school board member NOT have?

• active listening skills

• collaboration skills

• procrastination skills

• decision-making skills

What do school psychologists and counselors provide to students and teachers?

• academic and behavior interventions

• specialized worksheets for students

• long-term mental health therapy

• excusals for tardies and absences