WGU D096 Fundamentals of Diverse Learners Latest

WGU D096 Fundamentals of Diverse Learners LatestWhat is Title III of ESSA (Every student succeeds act)? Ensure English learners attain English proficiency and develop high levels of academic achievement including migrant children and youth Requirements: -Consistent methods to determine whether students are eligible of EL services -Grater emphasis on parent/family communication -Options to assess Els in native language What laws are in place to support ELL's 1. No Child Left Behind 2. Every Student Succeeds Act 3. FERPA What are the 4 different program options for ELLs? 1. English as a second Language 2. Structure English Immersion 3. Transitional Bilingual Education 4. Dual Language (2way immersion) 1 | P a g eWhat is English as a second language program? GOAL special curriculum to teach ELLs about the English language: academic vocab, develop English proficiency in speaking writing, reading listening with little use of ELL's primary language. What is structure English immersion (SEI) program? Implemented to ELL can transition and succeed in an English-only mainstream classroom with little use of ELL primary language. What is Transitional Bilingual Education (TBE) program? Program that maintains and develops skills in primary language while introducing, maintaining and developing skills in English. The goal is to transition into English instruction as skills build up. What is a dual language or two-way immersion program? A bilingual program where the goal is for the student to develop proficiencies in two languages. Normally classroom is 1/2 English and 1/2 other languages. What is WIDA (World-class Instructional Design and Assessment)? A group of state depts. of education to the design and implementation of high standards and equitable educational opportunities for ELL What are 5 steps to ensure instruction and assessments are aligned to state or national English language development standards 1. Instruction focuses on providing ELL's with opportunities to engage in discipline-specific practices designed to build conceptional understand and language competence. 2 | P a g e2. Instruction leverages Ell's home language, cultural assets, and prior knowledge. Make Connections. 3. Standards-aligned are rigorous, grade-level appropriate, and provided deliberate and appropriate scaffolding. 4. Instruction moves ELLs forward by analyzing English proficiency levels and prior school experience. 5. Instruction fosters ELLs autonomy by giving them strategies necessary to comprehend language. What is ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Civil Rights law prohibits disability discrimination by schools, employers and anyone who offers goods and services to the public. What is Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)? Replaced No child left behind. Its purpose is to make sure public schools provide a quality education for all kids. What is important about a 504 Plan? Rehabilitation Act (civil rights law) Provides Accommodations Focuses on HOW the student learns No Funding 3 | P a g eImpairment limits involvement in activities What are the major differences between 504 and IEP? Special education law-IDEA. specialized instruction. Focuses on WHAT the student is learning States receive funding Delineates specific IEP will turn into an after-school graduatiterm-109on success plan. students must have one of 13 specific qualifications. 4 levels of least Restrictive Environment 1. General Ed. Classroom with support-Spends entire day in the classroom and gets support services 2. Partial mainstream- spend part of the day in gen. ed then. 3. Special education classroom- specialized for instruction for kids with similar needs. 4. Specialized program outside of district- private schools, programs, or hospital programs. What 4 Guidelines for discipline issues for students with disabilities? 4 | P a g e1. Every child has the right to know the rules beforehand. 2. A change in placement might be used as discipline if protocols are followed. 3. Manifestation Determination must be considered 4. Drugs, weapons, or serious injury must be handled immediately with 10-45 suspension 13 characteristics needed for IEP under IDEA 1. Autism 2. Intellectual disability 3. Haring Impairment 4. Deafness 5. Speech or language impairment 6. Visual Impairment (including blindness) 7. Emotional disturbance (including anxiety/depression) 8. Orthopedic impairment 9. Traumatic brain injury 10. Other health impairment-due to acute/chronic health problem 11. Specific Learning Disabilities (dyslexia, auditory processing) 12. Deaf-blindness 13. Multiple Disabilities- More than one condition under IDEA What is dysgraphia? A specific learning disability related to writing; mainly with handwriting legibly and at age- appropriate speed. What is OCR (office for Civil Right) ? Enforces 5 | P a g esection 504 of the Rehabilitation act. 4 Identifying factors for a Gifted/Talented student? 1. Cognitive. Keen power of abstraction 2. Creative Acceleration 3. Unusual emotional depth and intensity empathy to others. 4. Behavioral- intensely focused on passions resist changing activities (Leadership skills, High levels of language supports, heightened sense of awareness) Challenges facing gifted /talented students Boredom Finding intellectual peers Finding a balance between Perfectionism respect/ ability Sensitivity What is interest based selection? Students choose an assignment from a range of topics What is Mixed grouping? Teacher groups students based on ability levels or mastery of the skill. What is a tiered lesson? Teacher assigns each student an assignment of varying complexity levels depending on student readiness. 6 | P a g eWhat are the levels of Multi-tiered system of supports? Tier 1- Diagnostic support Tier 2- Targeted support (interventionist) Tier 3- Highest support. Geared toward skills growth and acquisition much more narrowly focused. What are 5 examples of multi-tiered support strategies that enable educators to proved appropriate intervention or acceleration? 1. Understanding by design 2. Universal design for learning 3. Differentiated instruction 4. Social-Emotional Inclusion 5. Physical Inclusion What is Understanding By design? (UBD) Framework for planning that begins by thinking about the desired end goals of instruction in terms of 'Big ideas'. Teachers need to consider the content and level of understanding students need to reach end goal. What is universal design for learning? (UDL3) In planning instruction & assessments proactively by 1- engagement 2- representing 3- expression What is differentiated instruction? 7 | P a g eAdjust curriculum and instruction to meet the needs of individual students. HELPS ALL support UDL and UBD Pyramid Bottom- all students will learn most important concepts Pyramid middlemost students will learn complex content/vocab Pyramid top some students will learn abstract detailed and incidental concepts. What is social-emotional inclusion? Ensures all students have the opportunity for development of authentic friendships with a aboard range of peers in a variety of settings. What is physical inclusion? All students have equitable access to all facilities, services and activities. What is Positive Behavior Intervention Support? (PBSI) The goal of PBSI is to improve school safety and promote positive behavior. Prevention not punishment. What are the three tiers of PBIS? Tier 1- Universal school-wide system for everyone- basic behavior Tier 2- Extra/targeted support for struggling students Tier 3- The most intensive, for students who need individualized supports and services for ongoing behavioral concerns. What are 4 characteristics of ELLs? 1. Most speak Spanish