LAUSD Special Education Assistant Practice Exam

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• Which statement best reflects the role of data in decisions about behavior support?
• Which action is NOT appropriate for a minor burn?
• When is unattended diapering acceptable?
• Which action best protects student privacy when handling records?
• What is transition planning and when does it typically begin?
• Which practice best protects confidential information on shared devices or networks?
• When thinking about disability integration, educators should view the student as:
• What certification is required for paraprofessionals by LAUSD?
• What is the purpose of accurate documentation for a para in special education?
• What role does documentation play in IEP decisions?
• After giving minor first aid to a student, what is the appropriate next step?
• Which is an appropriate duty for a paraprofessional?
• Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement?
• What is the BEST way to help students learn?
• When differences exist among students, the recommended approach is to:
• What should you do if a student looks confused after being told to complete questions 1-10?
• What does confidentiality mean?
• What is the BEST first step when treating a small scrape?
• Which statement best describes how Universal Design for Learning (UDL) should be applied by a para?
• What does LRE stand for and require?
• Why is hypoglycemia dangerous for a student?
• What is the BEST approach for a student with multiple disabilities?
• During toileting support, which principle should guide your actions?
• What are related services?
• What steps ensure health and safety for students with medical needs?
• If an EpiPen is used, what should you do?
• Which statement describes helping independence?
• A paraprofessional should work under the direction of:
• What is the correct policy regarding district passwords?
• What is the best response for a student with a nosebleed?
• Which action is included in responding to a seizure?
• Which approach is recommended when giving directions to improve compliance?
• Which strategy best supports compliance?
• What should you do with a student's soiled clothing?
• Which of the following are examples of related services?
• What may PPE include?
• Which task is not typically a paraprofessional duty?
• Why is cultural responsiveness important in special education support?
• When should a paraprofessional ask for help?
• What is the best response for a student with a splinter?
• Your job related to the IEP is to:
• What does appropriate dress include?
• Which option correctly expands the acronym LRE?
• Which type of instructions benefit a student with Intellectual Disability (ID)?
• What is the consequence of not following protocol in an emergency?
• Which situation requires seeking guidance from supervisor?
• Which statement best describes the IEP Team Composition?
• What is behavior data collection?
• How should you respond to a student experiencing a meltdown in class?
• Which statement best describes the goal of paraprofessional support in inclusive classrooms?
• Which three elements are included in the best paraprofessional mindset?
• Why is parental involvement and informed consent critical in IEP decisions?
• What are key strategies to support a student with autism in a regular classroom?
• What is the priority of a paraprofessional assigned to bus support?
• What does student privacy mean during toileting support?
• Which statement best reflects the supervision structure for a paraprofessional?
• When should you report bathroom incidents?
• Is it acceptable to leave a student unattended on a changing table?
• Which action is NOT part of supporting a student who is off-task during independent work?
• What should you do for a small burn?
• What is the safest initial action during a medical emergency in the classroom?
• Which statement best captures the overall practice for paraprofessionals?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of parent progress reports?
• Talking about a student incident without using their name is:
• Which statement best describes the difference between IDEA and Section 504?
• What is the main purpose of a Special Education Assistant under LAUSD's Program Support model?
• What should you do if you notice a welfare concern at the start of the day?
• What must CPR/First Aid certification be during employment?
• What is the BEST support for a student who does not understand a direction?
• What does LRE stand for?
• Is it safe to eat or drink in an area with possible exposure to blood/body fluids?
• In supporting students with autism, which approach is most effective?
• What should you do if a student is frustrated and rips their paper?
• How should a paraprofessional respond to unsafe behavior by a student?
• What is FERPA?
• How should you support a student who is Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH)?
• What is the best approach to differences among students?
• A paraprofessional should seek help in what situation?
• Discussing a student incident in a public area without naming the student is:
• After a minor burn occurs, what is the recommended next step?
• Which data collection method involves noting events and their antecedents and consequences?
• The goal of promoting independence is to encourage what?
• Ongoing progress monitoring supports IEP goals by which of the following?
• For guiding a visually impaired student, which practice is appropriate?
• What should you refrain from doing?
• What is the definition of assistive technology?
• What can benefit a student with a Specific Learning Disability (SLD)?
• Accommodations for a student with orthopedic impairment are intended to do what?
• Which data collection method measures the duration of a behavior?
• What does FERPA protect?
• Which approach is NOT recommended when a student refuses to participate and becomes disruptive?
• What is the MOST appropriate action when assisting with diapering a student?
• What is the BEST overall paraprofessional mindset?
• Which of the following is an accommodation?
• What is a recommended para support to facilitate lunch and recess inclusion?
• Due process in special education protects rights during which process?
• Which action is NOT recommended to support a student with hearing impairment in class?
• Why is handwashing important?
• Which organization provides in-person First Aid/CPR certification accepted by LAUSD?
• Which strategy best supports a student with autism?
• If a staff member not involved with the student asks about their disability, you should:
• The paraprofessional's primary aim with students who have differences is to treat them with:
• How should a paraprofessional support a student's independence?
• What is the BEST response when a student is struggling to button their jacket?
• What attitude and language should you communicate when a student soils their clothing?
• Discussing student incidents in a non-private setting is what?
• Which statement correctly describes the difference between accommodations and modifications in assessments?
• Which practice supports confidentiality for students?
• When is a Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP) used?
• What is the typical role of a paraprofessional in an inclusive classroom with co-teaching?
• Name three evidence-based strategies for positive behavior support.
• Which activity is NOT a typical responsibility of a paraprofessional in the classroom?
• When should you wash your hands?
• Which of the following is NOT part of ethical behavior?
• What steps should you take if you suspect child abuse?
• Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is designed to be accessible for all learners. How can a para apply it?
• The Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) aims to do what?
• If a student is choking and cannot speak, what should you do?
• What should you do to ensure privacy of student records?
• During a seizure, what should you do?
• A student with emotional disturbance benefits from:
• Students should be encouraged to:
• Is talking about a student incident without using their name okay?
• Under the Program Support model, which description best fits the role of the Special Education Assistant?
• Progress monitoring data is used to track progress toward goals; which of the following best describes its purpose?
• What is the primary role of a Special Education Assistant in the classroom?
• What does advocacy mean?
• Which approach is described by breaking tasks into smaller steps to support executive function?
• Which data collection method records whether a behavior occurs at discrete points in time?
• What is a primary purpose of using visual supports and predictable schedules for students with autism?
• Who develops an IEP?
• What should you do if a student refuses to eat and pushes their tray?
• Which statement best describes FERPA's purpose?
• A changing table should be:
• When may a paraprofessional supervise students?
• A paraprofessional's role in an IEP meeting may include:
• What should you do if a student reports dizziness and sweating?
• How should a paraprofessional track progress toward IEP goals?
• Which statement best reflects appropriate transfer assistance?
• Why is low blood sugar dangerous for a student?
• In behavior data collection, what is a key requirement?
• What does Program Support promote?
• Which accommodation might assist a student with executive function challenges?
• The BEST way to communicate with students is:
• You discover medication in a student's backpack during the day. Which action should you take first to ensure proper authorization?
• Under what conditions may a paraprofessional present lessons?
• How often must an IEP be reviewed or updated?
• What is the BEST first response when a student is crying and refuses to enter the classroom?
• Which data collection method involves recording whether a behavior occurs during successive time intervals?
• Which accommodation is commonly beneficial for a student with an SLD?
• You find medication in a student's backpack. Which action should you take first to ensure proper authorization?
• Who typically receives parent progress reports?
• What is typically reviewed during an IEP meeting?
• Due process in special education refers to procedural safeguards that protect the rights of parents and students during which aspects?
• What is your priority if a student vomits?
• Which characteristic is appropriate for a paraprofessional working with diverse learners?
• What should you do after a seizure ends?
• What is the BEST approach to support student independence?
• FERPA primarily protects privacy of which type of information?
• What does positive reinforcement mean?
• What does medical confidentiality mean?
• What does positive reinforcement involve in behavior management?
• What should you do if you are asked to regularly file office paperwork and answer phones?
• What do universal precautions mean?
• Why should IEP goals be written using a SMART format?
• What is an IEP?
• What is the best support for a student with Speech/Language Impairment (SLI)?
• Which of the following best aligns with confidentiality when handling student data?
• If you are asked to restrain a student but you are not trained, you should:
• What is the purpose and typical frequency of parent progress reports?
• Which statement is true about confidentiality when discussing incidents with staff not involved?
• Progress monitoring is the systematic tracking of progress toward IEP goals; how often is it typically done?
• What are functional academics and why are they important?
• Which statement best defines related services?
• Where should records be stored to protect confidentiality?
• What rights do parents have regarding IEP decisions?
• Progress monitoring for IEP goals has which of the following outcomes?
• Which is NOT a paraprofessional responsibility?
• If you suspect abuse or neglect, what should you do?
• How can a para support inclusion during inclusive activities?
• In an IEP meeting, a paraprofessional's role may include:
• To whom should a paraprofessional report for guidance on implementing supports?
• How should you engage with families who have limited English proficiency?
• Which statement best describes when to change gloves?
• What practice supports a Deaf/Hard of Hearing student most effectively in class?
• What is your FIRST priority when a student is upset and hitting the desk?
• Explain the least dangerous assumption in behavior support.
• Who should a paraprofessional communicate student progress to?
• What is a key goal of paraprofessional support?
• When planning supports for a student with multiple disabilities, what should guide the approach?
• Proper glove use means:
• If a student has blood on their hands, what is the appropriate action?
• What is peer-mediated instruction and when is it useful?
• When should you administer emergency medication?
• Which statement best protects student confidentiality for a paraprofessional?
• In an IEP meeting, when is the student included as a member?
• After minor first aid, who should you inform?
• Which action best demonstrates readiness for medical emergencies at the school?
• What is the BEST way to support a student during group work?
• Which of the following is NOT a typical data point collected to monitor progress?
• How should you guide a student with visual impairment?
• May anaphylaxis include?
• What should you do if you are unsure of your duties at a new school site?
• Which is the FIRST step when a student needs help transferring from a wheelchair to a chair?
• What is the central principle guiding interactions with students who differ from you?
• Which action would most jeopardize student confidentiality?
• In group activities, what is an effective paraprofessional strategy to promote task engagement?
• A student's disability should be viewed as:
• What is FERPA?
• A paraprofessional should demonstrate which of the following attitudes in the classroom?
• What is the proper response during an emergency evacuation?
• In the context of IEP services, informed consent requires which of the following?
• What accommodations may a student with orthopedic impairment need?
• What should you do if a staff member asks about a student's disability?
• What equipment may be used for a small scrape to prevent contamination?
• During an IEP meeting, who are typical members?
• If you disagree with a teacher's strategy, what is the best first step?
• Which option is NOT appropriate if you have a concern about a teacher?
• When a student is slow to respond, what should you do?
• If coworkers disagree about a student's plan, what is the proper course of action?
• Which of the following is NOT considered appropriate dress in school?
• Which of the following is NOT an example of assistive technology?
• Which statement best reflects how to interact with students who differ from you?
• When should you call for emergency help during a seizure?
• What is the best first aid mindset for staff?
• Which action demonstrates proper handling of confidential information when a colleague asks for student details?
• Which statement describes a modification in testing?
• What is the BEST support when a student becomes upset during a transition?
• Which of the following statements about LRE is true?
• What is required if you assist in feeding students?
• Which are common signs of possible abuse or neglect you should report?
• The BEST overall paraprofessional mindset emphasizes which combination?
• How should a paraprofessional handle documentation of incidents?
• What is the best action when a student faints?
• Which practices help maintain an accessible and organized classroom?
• A paraprofessional's report about a student's progress should be shared with whom first?
• What is the BEST support for a student who has trouble opening a milk carton?
• What do BII services focus on?
• Which set of data is appropriate to monitor a student's progress?