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WGU D169 Study Guide Latest Update 2024
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What does the term English learner (EL) mean?
What are some other terms used to refer to these students? -
answer-term used to identify students whose first language is not
English
ELL, ESOL, ESL, LEP
Federal law requires that parents be notified their child has been
identified as an English learner within what time period? (p. 12,
Essential Reading 1) - answer-parents must be notified that their
child has been identified as an English learner within 30 days of the
beginning of the school year, and within 2 weeks for students that
enroll during any other time during the school year
Describe one screening tool commonly used as the first step to
identify English learners. What is it called? Who completes it? What
are some of the questions it includes? (p. 12, Essential Reading 1) -
answer-HOME LANGUAGE SURVEY is completed by the parents.
Questions include What language did your child first understand or
speak? What language do you or others use most often when
speaking with your child? What language does your child use most
often when speaking at home? What language does your child use
most often when speaking with other family members? What
language does your child use most often when speaking with friends?
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,After a student is identified as a potential EL, how are placement or
screener tests used for further evaluation? (p. 12, Essential Reading
2) - answer-ELP tests must assess the proficiency of students in all
four language domains (i.e., speaking, listening, reading, and writing).
After the student completes the assessment, parents or guardians
must receive in a timely manner information about the student's ELP
level and program options, and an opportunity to opt out of the EL
program or particular EL services in the program.
What is the purpose of Title III of the Every Student Succeeds Act or
ESSA (2015) as it relates to the education for ELs. (p. 12, Essential
Reading 2, Page 35) - answer-PRIMARY PURPOSE IS FUNDING AND
IDENTIFICATION OF EL LEARNERS
to determine whether students are eligible for English language
instruction services
If a student is identified as EL and is diagnosed with a disability but
the parent declines disability-related services, what is the school still
required to provide? (p. 14, Essential Reading 1, Page 2) - answer-
Should parents decline disability-related services under IDEA and
Section 504, the SEA and LEA remain obligated to provide
appropriate language assistance services to ELs.
If a student is identified as EL and is diagnosed with a disability but
the parent opts out of the EL programs and services, what is the
school still required to provide? (p. 14, Essential Reading 1, Page 2) -
answer-If parents opt out of specific EL programs and services, but
have consented to the provision of disability related services, the LEA
remains obligated to provide such services as required in the IEP or
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,Section 504 plan, and to conduct ELP monitoring and/or provide
language assistance as appropriate (FAPE)
What are some ways we can overcome the overidentification and
under-identification of ELs in special education? (p. 14, Essential
Video) - answer-Be culturally and linguistically responsive. Consider
native literacy and language. Need more supports and services to
address their language needs. Other factors including cultural bias,
teacher misunderstanding of child development across cultures, and
lack of teacher understanding of the second-language acquisition
process
Describe the 6 key principles for teaching ELs. (p. 16, Essential
Reading 1) - answer-a. Instruction focuses on providing ELs with
opportunities to engage in discipline-specific practices, which are
designed to build conceptual understanding and language
competence in tandem
b. Instruction leverages ELs' home language(s), cultural assets, and
prior knowledge
c. Standards-aligned instruction for ELs is rigorous, grade-level
appropriate, and provides deliberate and appropriate scaffolds
d. Instruction moves ELs forward by taking into account their English
proficiency level(s) and prior schooling experiences.
e. Instruction fosters ELs' autonomy by equipping them with the
strategies necessary to comprehend and use language in a variety of
academic settings
f. Diagnostic tools and formative assessment practices are employed
to measure students' content knowledge, academic language
competence, and participation in disciplinary practices.
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, 1. List the important components of the Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act (IDEA). (p. 18, Essential Reading 1) - answer-a. Legal
rights for people with disabilities
b. An Individualized Education Program (IEP) for eligible K-12
students
c. Special education and related services to meet a student's unique
needs
d. Accommodations (like audiobooks or extra time) for K-12 students
e. A requirement that public schools find and evaluate — at no cost
to families — kids who may have a disability
f. Education funding for schools
g. A free appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive
environment (LRE) for students
h. Procedural safeguards that protect families' rights (like access to
school records)
i. Due process (or an impartial hearing) for resolving disputes
between families and schools
1. List the important components of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act. (p. 18, Essential Reading 1) - answer-a. Legal rights for people
with disabilities
b. A 504 plan for eligible K-12 students
c. Accommodations (like audiobooks or extra time) for K-12 students
d. Accommodations for college students
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