The Final is on Chapter 29, Collaborative Team Decision Making Respond to each item thoroughly.

(5 points each for 115 total points)

List 7 characteristics of effective school decision-making teams. 1. Have shared goals and purpose 2. Clearly articulate the roles and function 3. Listen to and respect each team member contribution 4. Balance structure and flexibility within team meetings 5. Use objective data to guide decision making 6. Ensure confidentiality 7. Regularly evaluate team outcomes and processes Describe 4 types of teams mentioned in the text. 1. School wide assistance teams 2. Intervention teams assistance 3. Multidisplinary team 4. Individual educational plan team What 8 steps can be taken to improve communication about assessment to parents? 1. Communication with parents 2. Communicate both the childs strength and the child weakness 3. Translate assessments information and team communication as needed 4. Be aware of how cultural differences may impact the understanding of assessment information. 5. Schedule meetings to facilitate parent attendance 6. Clearly explain the purpose to any assessment activities, as well as the potential outcomes 7. Communicate using nontechnical language

8. Maintain a solution- focused orientation and avoid pointing the blame Discuss IDEA and FERPA and their relationship to schools regarding student assessment information. Ferpa as well as idea state that all persons, agencies, organization desiring access to records of a student shall be req uired to sign a written form that shall be kept permently with the file of the student but only for inspection by the parent or student Identify 3 principles that govern the maintenance of student information. 1. Retention of pupil information for limited periods of time 2. Parental rights of inspection and amendment 3. Assurance of protection against inappropriate snooping