Deck 6: Trauma-Sensitive Educational Settings

Question 1

Children at risk for increased for prolonged or chronic interruptions in adaptive functioning are those

A) that are homeschooled
B) diagnosed with trauma and stressor-related disorders
C) who experienced acute stressors
D) that attend public school systems

Answer 1

diagnosed with trauma and stressor-related disorders

Question 2

Children with a history of trauma may display behavioral difficulties because

A) they don't want to go to school and learn.
B) they experience a rush of adrenalin they can't manage in their brains.
C) they have no choice but to be oppositional toward the adults in their life.
D) there is a change in their brain caused by toxic stress causing a conditioned fear response.

Answer 2

there is a change in their brain caused by toxic stress causing a conditioned fear response.

Question 3

Developing a trauma-sensitive approach in schools requires a multitiered system of supports (MTSS) that includes

A) Staff-wide training and skill-set development.
B) In-home services for youth.
C) A change in staff hiring process.
D) More discipline and structure for students.

Answer 3

Staff-wide training and skill-set development.

Question 4

What is an IEP?

A) a teacher training program that deals with transition planning and classroom implementation
B) an alternative education setting designed for English language learners and immigrants
C) an informal agreement between a student and his/her counselor regarding course selection for the following academic year
D) a legal document that describes a child's abilities and outlines areas of need for specialized instruction

Question 5

A child is more likely to qualify for an IEP rather than a 504 if which of the following conditions is true?

A) The parent requests an IEP instead of a 504
B) The child has a disability
C) The child requires specially designed instruction to make effective progress
D) There is evidence that the child is unable to make effective progress in the curriculum due to the disability

Question 6

What are the major components of the Head Start Trauma Smart program?

A) Works with families in-home to bring concrete needs and services.
B) Brings services to traumatized students in public school districts
C) Works within the ARC framework to develop learning and intervention services for preschool children, families and communities struggling with early childhood trauma
D) Delivers trainings and curricula to agencies and organizations on trauma and the ARC concept.

Question 7

How does a struggling economy affect U.S. schools?

A) School enrollment drops.
B) School funding is cut.
C) Sports become more important.
D) Schools receive tax breaks.

Question 8

Children that are homeschooled and children that wish take courses not offered by their local district can take courses online through the use of

A) Residential schools.
B) School vouchers.
C) Virtual schools
D) Individual education programs.

Question 9

A student who is interested in specializing in art would most likely attend

A) a residential school.
B) a secular private school.
C) a neighborhood public school.
D) a magnet school.

Question 10

Select which of the following arguments might a parent of a chartered school child make?

A) Charter schooled children are more creative their public schooled peers.
B) Gifted students do best in residential school settings.
C) All autistic children should attend magnet schools.
D) Charter schooled children learn much more discipline and structure.

Question 11

How is trauma and education connected?

Question 12

How does trauma history of a child affect their ability to function in school?

Question 13

Why are so many American families using childcare centers?

Question 14

Which educational setting would be best for a student who wishes to take a course not offered in his or her high school?

Question 15

Justify why alternative school choices are appropriate choices in some circumstances.

Question 16

Analyze what daycare centers in the United States can do to become more trauma-informed within the resources available to them.

Question 17

What is the current philosophy of education for children in the United States today? Analyze how services offered for children in schools reflect this philosophy.

Question 18

What are some of the controversial issues in the provision of school services today? Predict how these might influence future trends.

Question 19

Hypothesize how a trauma-informed school social work can advocate for a student with behavioral issues in the classroom.