Margaret is a kindergarten teacher. She has a student who behaves in a very passive manner. The student is overly compliant, misses class often, and has difficulty concentrating. The student is very hesitant to engage with peers and watches everything that goes on as if he is on alert. What should Margaret do?

A. Margaret should report the student's behavior to the local child welfare agency because the child is showing signs of child maltreatment.
B. Margaret should not say anything because the child might become more withdrawn and nervous.
C. Margaret should report her concerns regarding the student to her principal because the child is showing signs of a learning disorder.
D. Margaret should call the student's parents and report her concerns.


Answer: A

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