WGU D096 Diverse Learners |OA |Objective
Assessment -Solved
ESSA - ANSWER-Every Student Succeeds Act; Primary Law governing school
funding, operations, and accountability; made changes to federal education laws
(Title III)
Title III - ANSWER-requires states to use standardized practices to identify students
in need of English language instruction and support (reading, writing, listening, and
speaking)
LEAs - ANSWER-Local Education Agencies; public and public charter districts; must
follow state laws and regulations
SEAs - ANSWER-State Education Agencies; must follow or be in compliance with
federal laws and regulations; enact laws and monitor implementation
IDEA - ANSWER-Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; requires schools to
meet the unique needs of eligible K-12 students with disabilities
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act - ANSWER-A civil rights law that prohibits
discrimination on the basis of disability at schools that receive federal funding
ADA - ANSWER-Americans with Disabilities Act; Civil rights law that prohibits
discrimination by schools, employees, and anyone who offers goods/services to the
public
FAPE - ANSWER-Free Appropriate Public Education- Special Education Services that
are provided at public expense must meet standards of that state's educational
agency. Must be available to preschool, elementary, and secondary levels and must
follow individual education plans
IEP - ANSWER-Individualized Education Program; federal documentation that spells
out the individualized instruction services/supports a child gets at school; a
blueprint covered by IDEA; must include annual goals and progress; reevaluation
occurs every 3 years
LRE - ANSWER-Least Restrictive Environment: Disabled students must be educated
with children without disabilities to the maximum extent appropriate
UDL - ANSWER-Universal Design for Learning
Multiple means of representation, action and expression, and engagement
Teacher delivers content in multiple ways, active learners, explore content,
demonstrate skills and knowledge in several ways
, Representation (UDL) - ANSWER-Present information in multiple forms; perception
and comprehension; the "What?"
Action and Expression (UDL) - ANSWER-offering learners diverse ways to express
their understanding and skill development; executive function; the "How?"
Engagement (UDL) - ANSWER-diverse ways for learners to be involved with course
content, their peers, and teacher; recruit interest; the "Why?"
Why use differentiated instruction? - ANSWER-differentiating content, process,
product, and learning environment can help students of diverse abilities to respond
to a variety of course content
process (differentiated instruction) - ANSWER-providing textbooks for visual
leaners, audio books for auditory learners, interactive assignments for kinesthetic
learners
product - ANSWER-reading and writing learners write a book report, visual learners
use graphic organizers, auditory learners give oral reports, and kinesthetic learners
design a diorama
environment - ANSWER-Break students up into groups to discuss assignment; allow
individual reading for those who prefer it, create quiet space with little distractions
content - ANSWER-matching vocabulary, read passage/answer questions, create
powerpoint that summarizes lesson
dual language learners - ANSWER-defined by the U.S. Department of Education as
national-origin-minority students who are limited-English-proficient; often
abbreviated as DLLs; two way immersion; AKA bilingual education
WIDA Standards - ANSWER-Are lists of the major abilites students should be
beginning at each level.
Manifestation Determination - ANSWER-A determination that a student's
inappropriate behavior is not a result, or manifestation, of his or her disability. This
is usually determined in a hearing and is required when a student's behavior
violates school rules and before the school can undertake disciplinary action that
might result in a student's suspension from school.
Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) - ANSWER-Systematic process of gathering
information about the functions a problem behavior serves for an individual.
Behavior Intervention Plan - ANSWER-Plan used to reinforce or teach positive
behavior skills.
Specific Learning Disability - ANSWER-Dyslexia/ dysgraphia
Assessment -Solved
ESSA - ANSWER-Every Student Succeeds Act; Primary Law governing school
funding, operations, and accountability; made changes to federal education laws
(Title III)
Title III - ANSWER-requires states to use standardized practices to identify students
in need of English language instruction and support (reading, writing, listening, and
speaking)
LEAs - ANSWER-Local Education Agencies; public and public charter districts; must
follow state laws and regulations
SEAs - ANSWER-State Education Agencies; must follow or be in compliance with
federal laws and regulations; enact laws and monitor implementation
IDEA - ANSWER-Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; requires schools to
meet the unique needs of eligible K-12 students with disabilities
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act - ANSWER-A civil rights law that prohibits
discrimination on the basis of disability at schools that receive federal funding
ADA - ANSWER-Americans with Disabilities Act; Civil rights law that prohibits
discrimination by schools, employees, and anyone who offers goods/services to the
public
FAPE - ANSWER-Free Appropriate Public Education- Special Education Services that
are provided at public expense must meet standards of that state's educational
agency. Must be available to preschool, elementary, and secondary levels and must
follow individual education plans
IEP - ANSWER-Individualized Education Program; federal documentation that spells
out the individualized instruction services/supports a child gets at school; a
blueprint covered by IDEA; must include annual goals and progress; reevaluation
occurs every 3 years
LRE - ANSWER-Least Restrictive Environment: Disabled students must be educated
with children without disabilities to the maximum extent appropriate
UDL - ANSWER-Universal Design for Learning
Multiple means of representation, action and expression, and engagement
Teacher delivers content in multiple ways, active learners, explore content,
demonstrate skills and knowledge in several ways
, Representation (UDL) - ANSWER-Present information in multiple forms; perception
and comprehension; the "What?"
Action and Expression (UDL) - ANSWER-offering learners diverse ways to express
their understanding and skill development; executive function; the "How?"
Engagement (UDL) - ANSWER-diverse ways for learners to be involved with course
content, their peers, and teacher; recruit interest; the "Why?"
Why use differentiated instruction? - ANSWER-differentiating content, process,
product, and learning environment can help students of diverse abilities to respond
to a variety of course content
process (differentiated instruction) - ANSWER-providing textbooks for visual
leaners, audio books for auditory learners, interactive assignments for kinesthetic
learners
product - ANSWER-reading and writing learners write a book report, visual learners
use graphic organizers, auditory learners give oral reports, and kinesthetic learners
design a diorama
environment - ANSWER-Break students up into groups to discuss assignment; allow
individual reading for those who prefer it, create quiet space with little distractions
content - ANSWER-matching vocabulary, read passage/answer questions, create
powerpoint that summarizes lesson
dual language learners - ANSWER-defined by the U.S. Department of Education as
national-origin-minority students who are limited-English-proficient; often
abbreviated as DLLs; two way immersion; AKA bilingual education
WIDA Standards - ANSWER-Are lists of the major abilites students should be
beginning at each level.
Manifestation Determination - ANSWER-A determination that a student's
inappropriate behavior is not a result, or manifestation, of his or her disability. This
is usually determined in a hearing and is required when a student's behavior
violates school rules and before the school can undertake disciplinary action that
might result in a student's suspension from school.
Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) - ANSWER-Systematic process of gathering
information about the functions a problem behavior serves for an individual.
Behavior Intervention Plan - ANSWER-Plan used to reinforce or teach positive
behavior skills.
Specific Learning Disability - ANSWER-Dyslexia/ dysgraphia
