ILTS 206 Sub-Area 4 Practice Question #07

A young child with developmental delays has an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). The child will soon turn three, at which point he will enter a general education preschool program. Which of the following is a key responsibility of the general education preschool teacher in this situation?

working closely with the child's family and service providers to promote a smooth transitionobtaining permission to review the child's complete medical history in preparation for the child's entryinforming the families of other children in the program of the child's upcoming enrollmentsubmitting a formal request for a paraprofessional to provide support in the child's preschool Classroom

This question requires the examinee to recognize the responsibilities of early childhood educators.

Transitions are especially sensitive moments for young children. The general education preschool teacher can facilitate a smooth transition by collaborating with the family and service providers in multiple ways (e.g., by learning about the child’s routines, communication modes, and favorite toys and foods; becoming familiar with the services the child has been receiving; arranging to meet the child beforehand).