WGU D096 PRE-ASSESSMENT: ESSENTIAL PRACTICES FOR SUPPORTING DIVERSE LEARNERS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Title III addresses English learners (ELs), including what other status of students? - ANSWER Migrant children and youth What is one function of the Home Language Survey for English language (EL) students? - ANSWER Determines the potential need for a language assistance program An EL student was placed in a special education program. It was determined later that this student was incorrectly placed in the program. What may be the reason for this? - ANSWER The student was identified as having a learning disorder before being assessed as a second language learner. A special education team has determined that a student with a learning disability learns best in a regular classroom for most of the day and in a special education classroom for two hours a day. Which component of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is being addressed? - ANSWER Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) What is true about the nature of decisions regarding Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals? - ANSWER Decisions can change to reflect the student's progress relative to English learner (EL) program goals. Who must give input in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) placement process? - ANSWER Parents Which of the thirteen IDEA categories includes dyslexia? - ANSWER Specific Learning Disabilities A student performs well on mathematics tasks but often struggles with reading assignments. Which inference can be made? - ANSWER The student may have a learning disability. What is one difference between an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and a 504 plan? - ANSWER An IEP is governed by the Department of Education and a 504 plan is governed by the U.S. Office of Civil Rights. A teacher observes disruptive behavior among a number of students in a classroom. Which change can the teacher make to attempt to prevent disruptive behavior? - ANSWER Reduce long delays between activities to hold students' attention Which curriculum adjustment will help students who are bored in class? - ANSWER Adjust assignments to include student interests