Question 1

School-wide events are important for collaboration because they _______________.&#10;A) are able to reach more than one family at a time&#10;B) are fun for both families and administrators&#10;C) are the most comfortable meeting style for all families&#10;D) are easy to plan and are cost effective

Accepted Answer

School-wide events have the ability to reach a larger audience of families, which encourages collaboration and involvement from more than one household at a time.

Question 2

The three main steps for a successful conference to take place are:&#10;A) Planning, Informing, and Following Up&#10;B) Preplanning, Conducting, and Following Up&#10;C) Inviting, Planning, and Evaluating&#10;D) Preplanning, Conducting, and Reflecting

Accepted Answer

Preplanning is crucial to ensure all necessary arrangements are made, such as selecting a venue, inviting speakers, and setting an agenda. Conducting involves successfully carrying out the conference, including managing logistics and facilitating sessions. Following up is essential to ensure participants take away value from the conference and to gather feedback for improvement.

Question 3

Informing family members of a family conference should __________________.&#10;A) happen well in advance of the meeting&#10;B) include the information and scores of the child who will be discussed&#10;C) be given via handwritten note and sent home with the child&#10;D) be done at least three times

Accepted Answer

Informing family members of a family conference should happen well in advance of the meeting to give them enough time to prepare for the discussion. B and C may not be necessary or appropriate, and D is excessive.

Question 4

It is the educator's responsibility to seek out any barriers that may interfere with a family conference.

Accepted Answer

It is important for the educator to recognize and address any potential barriers that may prevent a family from participating in a conference, such as language barriers, cultural differences, scheduling conflicts, or transportation issues.

Question 5

When managing the conference environment, it is important to ______________.&#10;A) seat a child's teacher beside the principal&#10;B) ensure seating does not place all school staff on the other side of the table from the family&#10;C) ensure seating does place all school staff on the other side of the table from the family&#10;D) have an electronic presentation of the information

Accepted Answer

Placing all school staff on the opposite side of the table from the family may create an adversarial environment, whereas seating arrangement that blends all parties helps to create a rapport for the conference. Having an electronic presentation of the information can be helpful, but it is not necessarily required when managing the conference environment. Seating a child's teacher beside the principal is not necessarily important in managing the conference environment, as the focus should be on creating a comfortable and productive space for all attendees.

Question 6

Parental input should be given ____________.&#10;A) early&#10;B) often&#10;C) at the end of the meeting&#10;D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Parental input is valuable throughout the process, from early stages to often during discussions, and even at the end of meetings to ensure comprehensive understanding and collaboration.

Question 7

Information discussed at the meeting should be shared with ____________.&#10;A) only those who could not attend due to scheduling conflicts&#10;B) the principal and vice principal&#10;C) only those who attended the meeting&#10;D) those who work with the child and will benefit from the information

Accepted Answer

The information discussed at the meeting should be shared with those who work with the child and will benefit from the information. This includes teachers, therapists, counselors, and other relevant staff members who are involved in the child's education and development. Sharing the information with only those who attended the meeting may leave out important stakeholders who could benefit from the information. Similarly, sharing the information with only the principal and vice principal may not be sufficient as they may not have direct involvement with the child's education and development.

Question 8

Which of the following is not a positive aspect of written notes?&#10;A) Written communication is frequently transported by the student who becomes aware that consistent communication between school and home is occurring&#10;B) Written communication is an ongoing record of communication&#10;C) Teachers are able to show off their vocabulary through written communication&#10;D) Written communication forces the writer to carefully consider the words written and the tone of the message

Accepted Answer

While written communication has many positive aspects, the ability for teachers to show off their vocabulary is not necessarily a relevant or important factor in communication between teachers and parents.

Question 9

If a troubling situation occurs as a result as an accidental or impromptu meeting, you should ______________.&#10;A) pretend as if it did not happen&#10;B) discuss what happened with a school administrator&#10;C) set up a formal meeting to discuss any issues that resulted from the impromptu meeting&#10;D) none of the above

Accepted Answer

If a troubling situation occurs as a result of an accidental or impromptu meeting, it is recommended to discuss what happened with a school administrator. This will ensure that the situation is handled appropriately and any necessary steps can be taken to prevent similar incidents from happening in the future. Ignoring the situation or setting up a formal meeting may not address the immediate concerns and could potentially make the situation worse.

Question 10

Evaluation of how the conference went happens in the ___________ stage.&#10;A) &#34;follow-up&#34;&#10;B) &#34;reflection&#34;&#10;C) &#34;arrangement&#34;&#10;D) &#34;conducting the conference&#34;

Accepted Answer

The evaluation of how the conference went typically happens in the "follow-up" stage, after the event has concluded, to assess its success and areas for improvement.

Question 11

Name the four main purposes of family conferences.

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Question 12

Name three ways you can be &#34;prepared&#34; for unexpected meetings.

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

What are three important cautions for educators when using written communication with families?

Accepted Answer

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Deck 15: Strategies for Effective Family Communication and Collaboration by Jackie M. Arnold