WGU D169 - Terminology Questions With 100% Correct Answers.

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) - Designed to reduce the role of the Federal Government in mandatng state education policy and to provide more flexibility Title III of ESSA - ESSA removes the accountability-related provisions of NCLB, funds are provided to assist states to implement effective language instruction programs EL - English learners Home Language Survey (HLS) - A tool used to identify potential Els State Education Agencies (SEA) - Dictates the local Laws that LEA must follow Local Education Agencies (LEA) - Public and public charter disticts that follow their state's laws and reguations English as a Second Language (ESL) - Techniques, methodology, and special curriculum designed to teach ELs explicitly to develop their English language proficiency in all four language domains (speaking, listening, reading, and writing). Usually provided in English with little use of the ELs' primary language(s) Structured English Immersion (SEI) - Program designed to impart English language skills so that the ELs can transition and succeed in an English-only mainstream classroom once proficient. Usually provided in English with little use of the ELs' primary language(s). Transitional Bilingual Education (TBE), or early-exit bilingual education - Program that maintains and develops skills in the primary language while introducing, maintaining, and developing skills in English. Dual Language or Two-Way Immersion - Bilingual program where the goal is for students to develop language proficiency in two languages by receiving instruction in English and another language in a classroom that is usually comprised of half primary-English speakers and half primary speakers of the other language.Individuals with Disabilites Education Act (IDEA) - Education law requires public schools to meet the unique needs of eligible K-12 students with disabilities. Schools do this by providing services. There are 8 main principles. Students who qualify for special education services are to receive a free and appropriate public education. Section 504 - Civil rights law prohibits disability discrimination at schools that get federal funding. Schools meet these requirements by removing barriers to learning. Americans with Diasbilities Act (ADA) - Civil rights law prohibits disability discrimination by schools, employers, and anyone who offers goods and services to the public. Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) - A law that governs who can see documents and files related to students in schools. 8 core principles for special education - Child find/zero reject Nondiscriminatory evaluation Individualized Education Programe (IEP) Free appropriate public education (FAPE) Least restrictive environment (LRE) Related Services Parent participation Confidentiality Child find/zero reject - School districts are required by law to seek out and identify every eligible student with a disability living within their jurisdiction. Nondiscriminatory evaluation - Administered in student's native language, age appropriate, more than 1 test to determine the disability Individualized education program (IEP) - A contract between the district and the student's parents that lists the educational and intervention services to be provided for the student, specifying the types and amount of such services.Free appropriate public education (FAPE) - Special education that includes free educational services to the student, allows the student to make progress in the general curriculum and is tailored and planned according to the student's individual needs, public education entity is responsible for educating students within its boundaries