WGU D169 – TERMINOLOGY
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Local Education Agencies (LEA) ✅✅ CORRECT ANSW-Public and public charter disticts that follow
their state's laws and reguations
English as a Second Language (ESL) ✅✅ CORRECT ANSW-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) ✅✅ CORRECT ANSW-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 ✅✅ CORRECT ANSW-
Program that maintains and develops skills in the primary language while introducing, maintaining,
and developing skills in English.
Dual Language or Two-Way Immersion ✅✅ CORRECT ANSW-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.
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) ✅✅ CORRECT ANSW-Designed to reduce the role of the
Federal Government in mandatng state education policy and to provide more flexibility
Title III of ESSA ✅✅ CORRECT ANSW-ESSA removes the accountability-related provisions of NCLB,
funds are provided to assist states to implement effective language instruction programs
EL ✅✅ CORRECT ANSW-English learners
Home Language Survey (HLS) ✅✅ CORRECT ANSW-A tool used to identify potential Els
, State Education Agencies (SEA) ✅✅ CORRECT ANSW-Dictates the local Laws that LEA must follow
Individuals with Disabilites Education Act (IDEA) ✅✅ CORRECT ANSW-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 ✅✅ CORRECT ANSW-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) ✅✅ CORRECT ANSW-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) ✅✅ CORRECT ANSW-A law that governs who
can see documents and files related to students in schools.
8 core principles for special education ✅✅ CORRECT ANSW-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 ✅✅ CORRECT ANSW-School districts are required by law to seek out and
identify every eligible student with a disability living within their jurisdiction.
Nondiscriminatory evaluation ✅✅ CORRECT ANSW-Administered in student's native language,
age appropriate, more than 1 test to determine the disability
Individualized education program (IEP) ✅✅ CORRECT ANSW-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.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Local Education Agencies (LEA) ✅✅ CORRECT ANSW-Public and public charter disticts that follow
their state's laws and reguations
English as a Second Language (ESL) ✅✅ CORRECT ANSW-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) ✅✅ CORRECT ANSW-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 ✅✅ CORRECT ANSW-
Program that maintains and develops skills in the primary language while introducing, maintaining,
and developing skills in English.
Dual Language or Two-Way Immersion ✅✅ CORRECT ANSW-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.
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) ✅✅ CORRECT ANSW-Designed to reduce the role of the
Federal Government in mandatng state education policy and to provide more flexibility
Title III of ESSA ✅✅ CORRECT ANSW-ESSA removes the accountability-related provisions of NCLB,
funds are provided to assist states to implement effective language instruction programs
EL ✅✅ CORRECT ANSW-English learners
Home Language Survey (HLS) ✅✅ CORRECT ANSW-A tool used to identify potential Els
, State Education Agencies (SEA) ✅✅ CORRECT ANSW-Dictates the local Laws that LEA must follow
Individuals with Disabilites Education Act (IDEA) ✅✅ CORRECT ANSW-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 ✅✅ CORRECT ANSW-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) ✅✅ CORRECT ANSW-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) ✅✅ CORRECT ANSW-A law that governs who
can see documents and files related to students in schools.
8 core principles for special education ✅✅ CORRECT ANSW-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 ✅✅ CORRECT ANSW-School districts are required by law to seek out and
identify every eligible student with a disability living within their jurisdiction.
Nondiscriminatory evaluation ✅✅ CORRECT ANSW-Administered in student's native language,
age appropriate, more than 1 test to determine the disability
Individualized education program (IEP) ✅✅ CORRECT ANSW-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.
