ILTS 206 Sub-Area 4 Practice Question #10

During the first few weeks of school, a prekindergarten teacher wonders whether a child in the class may have developmental delays. Which of the following actions by the teacher in response to this concern would require permission from the child’s parents beforehand?

Modifying classroom activities and instruction to address the child’s learning needsAsking the school psychologist to collect diagnostic information on the childAdministering to the child’s class a screening assessment that covers multiple domainsAsking a special education teacher to conduct an informal observation of the child.

Parent permission is necessary in order for a school psychologist or counselor to collect or conduct a diagnostic observation or assessment.