Question 1

What action is a component of establishing a child's Individual Education Plan (IEP)?&#10;A) Parents initiate the components of the plan&#10;B) Curriculum modifications to reduce study time&#10;C) Exemption from standardized testing&#10;D) Provision of all related services needed

Accepted Answer

The IEP should reflect the same curriculum used by the general student body, with the student being subjected to the same testing with accommodations as necessary. Parents are part of the IEP team but do not initiate plans that are developed by educators. They are required by law to provide what each child needs.

Question 2

Which legislation addresses discrimination against children with disabilities?&#10;A) Americans with Disabilities Act&#10;B) IDEIA&#10;C) No Child Left Behind&#10;D) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

Accepted Answer

Americans with Disabilities Act is a civil rights legislation that protects against discrimination through removal of architectural barriers and policies and procedures that discriminate against inclusion of people with disabilities. Section 504 applies only to federally funded organizations and is not as broad. IDEIA and No Child Left Behind are related to funding to ensure educational needs are met.

Question 3

Which of these situations best describes the role of the physical therapist assistant in school systems?&#10;A) Go-to person for daily issues that arise&#10;B) Responsible for all training of paraeducators and aides&#10;C) Defers to the physical therapist for all communication with parents&#10;D) More managerial than treatment responsibilities

Accepted Answer

PTAs are often the "full-time" person assigned to a school with PTs moving among several schools. Because of this, they are often the key contact for parents They may be involved in assisting the PT with training, not training in place of the PT. The PTA typically does the actual therapy.

Question 4

Which of the following factors is most likely to positively influence the recruitment of staff for related services (rehab) in school systems?&#10;A) Salary&#10;B) Shorter work days&#10;C) Lesser documentation requirements&#10;D) Flexible scheduling of treatments

Accepted Answer

Salaries are equated with teachers' salaries and typically not competitive. Although different, there is a great deal of documentation to meet requirements and show team interactions, instructions, etc. There is often very little flexibility which is particularly challenging for therapists going from school to school. Shorter work days, long holiday breaks, etc. will most likely be attractive to people considering for rehab services in school systems.

Question 5

Which of the follow best describes the role of the physician in the provision of related services in school systems?&#10;A) Leads the Individual Education Plan team&#10;B) Approves Individual Education Plans&#10;C) Consults on a regular basis&#10;D) No official role

Accepted Answer

Physicians have no direct role in provision of services in schools

Question 6

What phrase best describes the relationship between school-based and community-based physical therapists?&#10;A) Competing to achieve a child's goals&#10;B) Co-signment of reimbursement&#10;C) Collaborating to avoid duplication of services&#10;D) Conceding to the school whenever possible

Accepted Answer

Student goals are limited to those related to education so they often receive other services. Schools cannot collect third party reimbursement for doing other interventions so they have to collaborate. Competing may result in duplication of services and wasted resources. Due to limited school funding, community-based services cannot concede a child's care to the school that may not have the resources to provide all of the services a child needs.

Deck 15: Management Issues in School-Based Settings