ESSAY QUESTIONS Address each topic below, closely following the discussion points listed.
Essays should be from 1 to 2 pages long, using paragraph format only. Do not use ChatGPT.
Essays must be in your own words and include aspects of your own opinion and perspective.
If you choose to use a source or quotes, you must include proper attribution. Proofread your work.
1. ESSAY TITLE: Confidentiality – (Address all four of the points below)
a) Discuss why confidentiality of school records is essential.
b) Describe some ways that confidentiality can be successfully achieved.
c) Identify and describe some of the laws that are in effect to protect student privacy.
d) Identify who is given access to student records and who is not.
2. ESSAY TITLE: Organization of Files – (Address all four of the points below)
a) Describe some effective ways of filing & storing receipts, records, CUME folders,
personnel files, letters etc.
b) Give examples to support your answers.
c) Discuss some of the filing practices at your school (and/or another school).
d) Discuss some ways that records retention rules and preparing for possible audits
could affect your filing practices.