WGU D169 - Study Guide (Questions With Verified Answers) What does the term English learner (EL) mean?What are some other terms used to refer to these students? ✔️Ans - 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) ✔️Ans - 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
- 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) ✔️Ans - 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) ✔️Ans - 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 1 / 3
35) ✔️Ans - 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) ✔️Ans - 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) ✔️Ans - 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) ✔️Ans - 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) ✔️Ans - 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
- Instruction leverages ELs' home language(s), cultural assets, and prior
- Standards-aligned instruction for ELs is rigorous, grade-level appropriate,
- Instruction moves ELs forward by taking into account their English
knowledge
and provides deliberate and appropriate scaffolds
proficiency level(s) and prior schooling experiences. 2 / 3
- Instruction fosters ELs' autonomy by equipping them with the strategies
- Diagnostic tools and formative assessment practices are employed to
- List the important components of the Individuals with Disabilities
- An Individualized Education Program (IEP) for eligible K-12 students
- Special education and related services to meet a student's unique needs
- Accommodations (like audiobooks or extra time) for K-12 students
- A requirement that public schools find and evaluate — at no cost to families
- Education funding for schools
- A free appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive
- Procedural safeguards that protect families' rights (like access to school
- Due process (or an impartial hearing) for resolving disputes between
- List the important components of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. (p.
- A 504 plan for eligible K-12 students
- Accommodations (like audiobooks or extra time) for K-12 students
- Accommodations for college students
- A free appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive
- Procedural safeguards that protect families' rights (like access to school
- Due process (or an impartial hearing) for resolving disputes between
- Freedom from discrimination at private schools (including colleges and
- List the important components of the Americans with Disabilities Act
- / 3
necessary to comprehend and use language in a variety of academic settings
measure students' content knowledge, academic language competence, and participation in disciplinary practices.
Education Act (IDEA). (p. 18, Essential Reading 1) ✔️Ans - a. Legal rights for people with disabilities
— kids who may have a disability
environment (LRE) for students
records)
families and schools
18, Essential Reading 1) ✔️Ans - a. Legal rights for people with disabilities
environment (LRE) for students
records)
families and schools
universities) that get federal funding
(ADA). (p. 18, Essential Reading 1) ✔️Ans - a. Legal rights for people with disabilities