WGU D169 ESSENTIAL PRACTICES FOR SUPPORTING
DIVERSE LEARNERS EXAM |QUESTION AND ANSWER 04/05/2026
LATEST VERSION
WGU D169 Essential Practices for Supporting Diverse Learners Exam
|question and answer latest version 2026\2027 A+ Graded
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
IDEA
English learner instruction, Standardized testing rules ELs with exceptionalities
Title III
Every Student Succeeds Act
ESSA
Which law requires states to develop programs that meet the specialized needs that students who are
ELs may bring to the classroom?
Title III
Program of techniques, methodology, and special curriculum designed to teach ELs explicitly about the
English language, including the academic vocabulary needed to access content instruction, and to
develop their English language proficiency in all four language domains (i.e., speaking, listening, reading,
and writing).
English as a Second Language (ESL) or English Language Development (ELD)
4/5/2026
Program designed to impart English language skills so that the ELs can transition and succeed in an
English-only mainstream classroom once proficient.
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, WGU D169 ESSENTIAL PRACTICES FOR SUPPORTING
DIVERSE LEARNERS EXAM |QUESTION AND ANSWER 04/05/2026
LATEST VERSION
Structured English Immersion (SEI)
Title III requires schools to report on the number of ELs receiving services and their progress toward
________ and _________
language proficiency and content knowledge
What is another name for two-way immersion programs?
Dual Language
Which practice may reduce inappropriate over or under-identification of ELs for special education
services?
Consider the student's native literacy and language
ESSA permits native language testing if it is necessary, and students can be exempted from the reading
assessment during ___________
1st year in the country
What is WIDA?
World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment
What areas includes standards promoted by WIDA for describing how ELs should use language?
4/5/2026
Social and instructional language along with academic language in mathematics, science, and social
studies
2
, WGU D169 ESSENTIAL PRACTICES FOR SUPPORTING
DIVERSE LEARNERS EXAM |QUESTION AND ANSWER 04/05/2026
LATEST VERSION
This education law requires public schools to meet the unique needs of eligible K-12 students with
disabilities. Schools do this by providing services.
Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA)
This civil rights law prohibits disability discrimination at schools that get federal funding. Schools meet
these requirements by removing barriers to learning.
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
This civil rights law prohibits disability discrimination by schools, employers, and anyone who offers
goods and services to the public.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Which law provides special education?
IDEA
Which law provides 504 plans for eligible K-12 studetns?
Section 504
Which law provides freedom from discrimination at work?
ADA
4/5/2026
3
DIVERSE LEARNERS EXAM |QUESTION AND ANSWER 04/05/2026
LATEST VERSION
WGU D169 Essential Practices for Supporting Diverse Learners Exam
|question and answer latest version 2026\2027 A+ Graded
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
IDEA
English learner instruction, Standardized testing rules ELs with exceptionalities
Title III
Every Student Succeeds Act
ESSA
Which law requires states to develop programs that meet the specialized needs that students who are
ELs may bring to the classroom?
Title III
Program of techniques, methodology, and special curriculum designed to teach ELs explicitly about the
English language, including the academic vocabulary needed to access content instruction, and to
develop their English language proficiency in all four language domains (i.e., speaking, listening, reading,
and writing).
English as a Second Language (ESL) or English Language Development (ELD)
4/5/2026
Program designed to impart English language skills so that the ELs can transition and succeed in an
English-only mainstream classroom once proficient.
1
, WGU D169 ESSENTIAL PRACTICES FOR SUPPORTING
DIVERSE LEARNERS EXAM |QUESTION AND ANSWER 04/05/2026
LATEST VERSION
Structured English Immersion (SEI)
Title III requires schools to report on the number of ELs receiving services and their progress toward
________ and _________
language proficiency and content knowledge
What is another name for two-way immersion programs?
Dual Language
Which practice may reduce inappropriate over or under-identification of ELs for special education
services?
Consider the student's native literacy and language
ESSA permits native language testing if it is necessary, and students can be exempted from the reading
assessment during ___________
1st year in the country
What is WIDA?
World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment
What areas includes standards promoted by WIDA for describing how ELs should use language?
4/5/2026
Social and instructional language along with academic language in mathematics, science, and social
studies
2
, WGU D169 ESSENTIAL PRACTICES FOR SUPPORTING
DIVERSE LEARNERS EXAM |QUESTION AND ANSWER 04/05/2026
LATEST VERSION
This education law requires public schools to meet the unique needs of eligible K-12 students with
disabilities. Schools do this by providing services.
Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA)
This civil rights law prohibits disability discrimination at schools that get federal funding. Schools meet
these requirements by removing barriers to learning.
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
This civil rights law prohibits disability discrimination by schools, employers, and anyone who offers
goods and services to the public.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Which law provides special education?
IDEA
Which law provides 504 plans for eligible K-12 studetns?
Section 504
Which law provides freedom from discrimination at work?
ADA
4/5/2026
3
