WGU D169 - Terminology
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) - ANS-Designed to reduce the role of the Federal
Government in mandatng state education policy and to provide more flexibility
Title III of ESSA - ANS-ESSA removes the accountability-related provisions of NCLB,
funds are provided to assist states to implement effective language instruction programs
EL - ANS-English learners
Home Language Survey (HLS) - ANS-A tool used to identify potential Els
State Education Agencies (SEA) - ANS-Dictates the local Laws that LEA must follow
Local Education Agencies (LEA) - ANS-Public and public charter disticts that follow their
state's laws and reguations
English as a Second Language (ESL) - ANS-Techniques, methodology, and special
curriculum designed to teach ELs explicitly to develop their English language proficiency
in all four language domains (speaking, listening, reading, and writing). Usually provided
in English with little use of the ELs' primary language(s)
Structured English Immersion (SEI) - ANS-Program designed to impart English
language skills so that the ELs can transition and succeed in an English-only
mainstream classroom once proficient. Usually provided in English with little use of the
ELs' primary language(s).
Transitional Bilingual Education (TBE), or early-exit bilingual education - ANS-Program
that maintains and develops skills in the primary language while introducing,
maintaining, and developing skills in English.
Dual Language or Two-Way Immersion - ANS-Bilingual program where the goal is for
students to develop language proficiency in two languages by receiving instruction in
English and another language in a classroom that is usually comprised of half
primary-English speakers and half primary speakers of the other language.
Individuals with Disabilites Education Act (IDEA) - ANS-Education law requires public
schools to meet the unique needs of eligible K-12 students with disabilities. Schools do
, this by providing services. There are 8 main principles. Students who qualify for special
education services are to receive a free and appropriate public education.
Section 504 - ANS-Civil rights law prohibits disability discrimination at schools that get
federal funding. Schools meet these requirements by removing barriers to learning.
Americans with Diasbilities Act (ADA) - ANS-Civil rights law prohibits disability
discrimination by schools, employers, and anyone who offers goods and services to the
public.
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) - ANS-A law that governs who can
see documents and files related to students in schools.
8 core principles for special education - ANS-Child find/zero reject
Nondiscriminatory evaluation
Individualized Education Programe (IEP)
Free appropriate public education (FAPE)
Least restrictive environment (LRE)
Related Services
Parent participation
Confidentiality
Child find/zero reject - ANS-School districts are required by law to seek out and identify
every eligible student with a disability living within their jurisdiction.
Nondiscriminatory evaluation - ANS-Administered in student's native language, age
appropriate, more than 1 test to determine the disability
Individualized education program (IEP) - ANS-A contract between the district and the
student's parents that lists the educational and intervention services to be provided for
the student, specifying the types and amount of such services.
Free appropriate public education (FAPE) - ANS-Special education that includes free
educational services to the student, allows the student to make progress in the general
curriculum and is tailored and planned according to the student's individual needs,
public education entity is responsible for educating students within its boundaries.
Least restrictive environment (LRE) - ANS-Requires that students with disabilities be
educated with their chronologically aged peers to the greatest extent possible, and that
typically means in the general education classroom.
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