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WGU D169 -QUESTIONS AND ANSWERSWhat does the term English learner (EL) mean?
What are some other terms used to refer to these students? - Answers- 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) - Answers-
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) - Answers- 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?
After a student is identified as a potential EL, how are placement or screener tests used
for further evaluation? (p. 12, Essential Reading 2) - Answers- 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.
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) - Answers- 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 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) - Answers- 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) - Answers-
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.
1. List the important components of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
(IDEA). (p. 18, Essential Reading 1) - Answers- 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) - Answers- 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
e. A free appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment (LRE)
for students
f. Procedural safeguards that protect families' rights (like access to school records)
g. Due process (or an impartial hearing) for resolving disputes between families and
schools
h. Freedom from discrimination at private schools (including colleges and universities)
that get federal funding
1. List the important components of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). (p. 18,
Essential Reading 1) - Answers- a. Legal rights for people with disabilities
b. Reasonable accommodations in workplaces (with 15 or more employees)
, c. Freedom from discrimination at private schools (including colleges and universities)
that get federal funding
d. Freedom from discrimination in workplaces (with 15 or more employees)
e. Access to places that offer goods and services to the public, like restaurants and
websites
Explain the term "Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)". (p. 18, Essential Reading 2) -
Answers- LRE 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. Under LRE, students with disabilities who are in
general education classrooms are provided with supports and services that meet their
needs as much as possible. Students with disabilities are to participate fully, both
academically and socially. In addition, the general education teacher is expected to
differentiate the methods used to provide services so all students benefit from
instruction. Students with disabilities are to be educated in the general education
classroom until all available methods to meet their needs in this environment are tried
and deemed unsuccessful.
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) - Answers-
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) - Answers- 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.
Who is covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). (p. 18, Essential Reading
3) - Answers- People of all ages who have a physical or mental disability that
substantially limits a major life activity.
Who is covered by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. (p. 18, Essential Reading 4) -
Answers- Students of all ages who have a physical or mental disability that substantially
limits a major life activity. That can include reading, learning, and concentrating
Who is covered by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). (p. 18,
Essential Reading 5) - Answers- Kids from birth through high school (or age 21). But a
child must have a disability in one of 13 categories in the law and need special
education to make progress in school. Not all kids who struggle in school will qualify.
What are 4 common LRE scenarios? (p. 21, Essential Reading 1) - Answers- a.
General education classroom with support
b. Partial mainstream/inclusion classroom
c. Special education class
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