law ch 6-9 & t/f

1.

1 point

The parents of a student who has been identified as exceptional may request a review of the identification and placement, but only after

the principal has authorized them to do so

the special education teacher has recommended it

the placement has been in effect for three months

the placement has been in effect for six months.

2.

1 point

The Opening or Closing Exercises must include

the singing of O Canada

a period of reflective silence

a scriptural or appropriate secular reading

all of the above

3.

1 point

Which of the following is not listed in the Education Act as grounds for possible expulsion?

committing an act of vandalism causing extensive damage to school property

committing physical assault requiring treatment by a medical practitioner

giving alcohol to a minor

trafficking in weapons or illegal drugs

4.

1 point

According to the Education Act, the confidential information contained in the OSR is for “the improvement of instruction of the pupil” and may be used only by

supervisory officers and school principal

parents and teachers of the student

supervisory officers, principal and teachers of the school

school principal and parents and teachers of the student

5.

1 point

Unless otherwise assigned by the principal, the number of minutes that teachers are legally required to be present in their classroom or teaching area before classes begin in the morning is

five

ten

fifteen

at the discretion of the principal

6.

1 point

Teachers who are directed to perform a supervision duty in excess of the agreed maximum in any given cycle should

consult the federation representative before deciding whether to perform the duty

perform the duty and report the matter later to the federation representative

ask a colleague to perform the duty on their behalf and then inform the principal

decline the duty and report the matter immediately to the appropriate supervisory officer.

7.

1 point

According to the Education Act, successful completion of the New Teacher Induction Program is evidenced by

a letter of recommendation from the principal

one excellent rating on a classroom observation by the superintendent

two satisfactory ratings on teacher performance appraisals

one satisfactory rating on a teacher performance appraisal and a letter of support from the teacher’s mentor.

8.

1 point

Parents of students who are minors are entitled to be present at IPRC meetings concerning their child, but

may not participate in the discussion unless invited by the chair

are not entitled to be present when the committee’s decisions are made

may intervene in the discussion only to clarify the student’s personal history

are not entitled to be part of the final decision-making

9.

1 point

According to Regulation 298, the minimum length of the instructional program for persons of compulsory school age must be not less than

five hours

four hours

350 minutes

what has been determined by the local school board.

10.

1 point

A review of a student’s identification and placement must be performed annually unless

the parents dispense with the review in writing to the principal

the board’s special education consultant has already assessed the student

the student has been placed in a regular class with indirect support

none of the above.

11.

1 point

Which of the following is not listed as a requirement for pupils in Regulation 298?

exercise self-discipline

attend classes regularly and punctually

show respect for school property

attend graduation ceremonies.

12.

1 point

One of the duties of a supervisory officer is to assist teachers to bring about improvement in the quality of education by assisting teachers in their practice.

True

False

13.

1 point

Which of the following is not an issue that should be discussed by the school council?

a teacher’s performance appraisal

the school’s code of conduct

action plans for improvement based on EQAO results

policies regarding appropriate student dress

14.

1 point

The Education Act requires boards to provide special education programs and services for its exceptional students, unless

the board can show that it would place undue hardship on the system

the board enters into an agreement with another board to do so on its behalf

all students have scored above the provincial average on standardized tests

the provision of such programs and services has been rejected in a local referendum

15.

1 point

Which of the following is not one of the three elements of the New Teacher Induction Program?

orientation

Mentoring by experienced teachers

pre-service education

professional development and training

16.

1 point

Place the following in order (highest to lowest) using only letters
a) cabinet of ministers
b) district school boards
c) government of Ontario
d) schools
e) ministry of education

17.

1 point

To maintain safety and order, the principal of a school may

exclude a parent from the school

require visitors to report to the main office

recommend a student be expelled

all of the above.

18.

1 point

Every Board shall ensure that each new teacher employed by it is scheduled for four performance appraisals in the first 12-month period following the teacher’s beginning to teach

True

False

19.

1 point

No pupil in a public school shall be required to read or study from a religious book or join in an exercise of devotion or religion if objected to by the parent or guardian.

True

False

20.

1 point

A Board shall require a person employed by the board as a teacher to mentor a new designated early childhood educator.

True

False

21.

1 point

According to Regulation 181/98, the legal responsibility for referring a student to an IPRC rests with the

parents

school principal

board’s special education consultant

supervisory officer.

22.

1 point

he Minister of Education may make regulations in respect of textbooks only subject to the approval of the Lieutenant Governor

True

False

23.

1 point

According to Regulation 521/01, which requires boards to collect a “personal criminal history” of all employees, teachers are required to submit a criminal background check before they begin employment with a board and from then on

a criminal background check annually

an offence declaration annually

a statement of intent when requested

a letter of good faith annually

24.

1 point

Which of the following is not listed in the Education Act as grounds for possible suspension?

habitual neglect of duty or persistent lateness

possessing alcohol or illegal drugs

uttering a threat to inflict serious bodily harm

swearing at a person in authority .

25.

1 point

In response to a recommendation from the school council, a principal must

follow the recommendation within the timeframe specified in Regulation 298

consider the recommendation and advise the council of action taken

report back on the action taken by the next meeting

follow the recommendation if it passed with a 2/3 majority of parents present

26.

1 point

A teacher qualified in the Primary/Junior divisions may be assigned a grade 7 class if

the principal declares a staffing emergency

the teacher makes a written request to the principal

the teacher and principal mutually agree

the superintendent assigns the class to the teacher

27.

1 point

A teacher and principal cannot authorize any canvassing or fund-raising activity by pupils without the prior approval of the board.

True

False

28.

1 point

Parents who homeschool their children are required to provide the local school board with

an annual letter of intent

a monthly record of achievement

proof of tax support

a list of curriculum documents used

29.

1 point

Which of the following is not a component of the OSR as outlined in the Ontario Student Record (OSR) Guideline, 2000?

report cards

an office index card

a copy of the Register of Daily Attendance

an Ontario Student Transcript, where applicable

30.

1 point

According to Regulation 181/98, an IPRC is required to consider the integration of exceptional students into regular classes before considering placement in a special education class, provided that

the number of students in the special class does not exceed the limits

this recommendation is consistent with parental preferences

the school principal supports the recommendation

the board’s special education consultant supports the recommendation

31.

1 point

According to Sabrina’s Law, a teacher may personally administer prescribed medication to a student in
an emergency situation

only with the prior written consent of the parents

even if there is no prior authorization to do so

provided that the student is able to give permission

provided that the principal is in attendance

32.

1 point

All board employees who work directly with students are legally required to respond to inappropriate or disrespectful student behaviour, provided that

the employee has been assigned to monitor the student

the behaviour occurs in the school building or on the school grounds

the student has been given a previous warning

it would not endanger the employee’s own safety

33.

1 point

According to the Education Act, the overall responsibility for maintaining order and discipline in the school lies primarily with the

classroom teachers

director of education

school principal

school council.

34.

1 point

The written plan identifying the modified or alternative learning expectations and the accommodations or services needed to assist a student in achieving success is known as a

SEAC

IEP

SEG

IPRC

35.

1 point

The Lieutenant Governor in Council may make regulations respecting
parent involvement committees.

True

False

36.

1 point

A board does not have to ensure that food or beverages sold in vending machines used in schools meet any nutritional standards specified in the regulations

True

False

37.

1 point

Place the following in order (highest to lowest) using only the letter
a) Board administration guidelines and policy
b) Education act and regulations
c) School handbook
d) Policy Program memoranda, frameworks
e) Classroom notices

38.

1 point

In a situation where a student has been suspended for a period of more than ten days, the student must be offered

a set of homework packages prepared by the school

an academic program and behavioural supports provided by the board

a course of home instruction and personal tutoring provided by the school

a program of distance education provided by the Ministry of Education

39.

1 point

According to Regulation 612/00, the purpose of school councils is to

allow parents to monitor their own children’s educational achievement

improve student achievement and make the education system more accountable

create a forum for discussing fund-raising and parental support of the school

provide impartial arbitration in disputes between the principal and teachers

40.

1 point

The main responsibility of the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) is

evaluating school boards’ performance

developing a framework for teacher performance appraisal

conducting standardized provincial tests

conducting professional development workshops

41.

1 point

A Board may establish a New Teacher Induction Program.

True

False

42.

1 point

When parents and the school board cannot agree on special education programs and services for an individual student, the ultimate decision (barring a legal challenge) is made by

the school board’s special education appeal board

a provincial special education tribunal

an arbitrator mutually agreeable to parents and the school board

the parents of the student

43.

1 point

The principal of a school may search a student

only with a search warrant and a police officer present

only after the student’s parents have been contacted

only with reasonable suspicion and with safety and privacy in mind

all of the above

44.

1 point

Every school shall display in the school both the National Flag of Canada and the Provincial Flag of Ontario.

True

False

45.

1 point

According to Regulation 298, the minimum scheduled lunch break in schools is

60 minutes for both teachers and students

40 minutes for both teachers and students

40 minutes for teachers and 60 minutes for students

established by local school board policy.

46.

1 point

Students expelled from all the schools of a board are not entitled to be readmitted to a school until

one calendar year has elapsed from the date of the expulsion

they have successfully completed a program for expelled students

the principal is satisfied that they have learned to modify their behaviour

they have successfully passed an interview with the board’s admissions committee