Title: Describe the role of a mandated reporter.
Course: Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow I (19151-I) > Section: Learning the History, Structure, and Governance of the Teaching Profession

Description should include

- definition of mandated reporter
- types of child abuse and neglect
- signs of abuse and neglect
- reporting protocols as set forth by laws and system guidelines (mandated reporting)
- responsible employee in Title IX.

Teacher Resource: Child Abuse Recognition and Intervention Training, Virginia Department of Education (https://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching/licensure/child_abuse_training.shtml)

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What are common signs of abuse? Of neglect? Of suicidal tendencies?
- How do child abuse and neglect affect an individual’s mental health?

Communication

- To whom should a mandated reporter report a suspected incident?
- To whom should you, as a student, report a suspected incident?
- Why is a teacher not allowed to keep a conversation with a student confidential when it involves suspected abuse or neglect? When it involves a threat of suicide?

Leadership

- What are the consequences of not reporting a suspected incident?
- What are the consequences of false reporting?

Management

- Which agency is responsible for investigating suspected incidents of child abuse and neglect?
- What types of child abuse and neglect recognition and intervention training is required of teachers?