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 1 | P a g e3. 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) What 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, 2 | P a g emaintaining 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. Instruction leverages Ell's home language, cultural assets, and prior knowledge. Make 3 | P a g eConnections. 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 4 | P a g eeducation for all kids