D096 WGU - FUNDAMENTALS OF DIVERSE
LEARNERS QUESTIONS
What are the methods used to determine EL eligibility for support programs? - Answer -
Title III requires states to use standardized practices to identify students in need of EL
support which include
o Reading assessment
o Writing assessment
o Listening assessment
o Speaking assessment
What are the legal processes and procedures that govern the programs designed to
support EL students? - Answer -· Options to assess ELs in their native language
· Consistent methods to determine whether students are eligible for EL instruction
services
· Greater emphasis on parent and family communication
What are the student behaviors that indicate potential learning disabilities not
associated with second-language acquisition? - Answer -· If they learned how to read in
their native language, but still have difficulty comprehending text in both their native
language and English
When are EL students exempt from standardized content area testing? - Answer -
ESSA permits native language testing if it is necessary, ***students can be exempted
from the reading assessment during their first year in the country.
What are some ways that instruction and assessment are aligned to state or national
English language development and content area standards? - Answer -· Assessing in
their native language helps determine whether students need academic assistance,
language assistance, or both.
· States can choose the accountability measures that best align with language
assistance programs and that best align to state-required standardized assessments.
· Most EL students need five to seven years to be proficient in academic language.
When states are allowed to exclude the scores of EL students for the first year, it gives
students one year to focus just on language proficiency, not standardized assessments.
ESSA - Answer -Every Student Succeeds Act- a 2015 legislation it's primary law
governing school funding, operations, and accountability. ESSA made significant
changes to previous federal education laws.
Title III of ESSA - Answer -Spells out changes related to ELs. Among other things, Title
III requires states to use standardized practices to identify students in need of English
,language instruction support, including assessment in reading, writing, listening, and
speaking.
Some requirements in Title III include:
· Options to assess ELs in their native language
· Consistent methods to determine whether students are eligible for English language
instruction services
· Greater emphasis on parent and family communication
· Allows native language testing
· Allows state choice of accountability measures
· Allows options to exclude Els scores from school ratings and accountability
calculations in the first year.
IDEA/IDEIA - Answer -This education law requires public schools to meet the unique
needs of eligible K-12 students with disabilities. Schools do this by providing services.
IDEA addresses the rights and protections specifically guaranteed to children with
disabilities in the education system
IDEA is... A federal education law. Kids with disabilities who qualify can get special
education and related services from public schools.
IDEA covers... Kids from birth through high school (or age 21). But a child must have a
disability in one of 13 categories in the law and need special education to make
progress in school. Not all kids who struggle in school will qualify.
IDEA requires public schools to... Find and evaluate kids with disabilities — at no cost to
families. Kids have the right to a free appropriate public education (FAPE) through an
Individualized Education Program (IEP). The IEP is tailored to a child's unique needs
and may include the following:
· Special education- instruction designed to meet the child's individual differences and
needs EX) Explicit reading instructions
· Related Services- services that help the child benefit from special education EX)
speech and occupational therapy
· Accommodations- changes in the classroom to how the child learns the curriculum EX)
extra time on tests, seating at the front of the class
· Assistive Technology- tools that help the child work around barriers to learning EX)
calculators, keyboards, graphic organizers
* Parents and guardians have the right to be part of the team that develops the IEP.
They have the right to disagree with the school and ask for due process, a formal way to
resolve disputes.
The first mandates for education for students with disabilities were first outlined in Public
Law 94-142, in the Education for all handicapped Children Act of 1975. It was amended
in 1990 and
,Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act - Answer -A civil rights law prohibiting
discrimination against individuals with disabilities by federally assisted programs or
activities
describes how to create plans for students with disabilities not covered by IDEA.
This civil rights law prohibits disability discrimination at schools that get federal funding.
Schools meet these requirements by removing barriers to learning.
- is governed under a civil rights law. To qualify for a 504 plan, a child needs to have a
disability that is getting in the way of their learning in the general classroom. The
difference is that he doesn't need specialized instructions, he needs changes to benefit
from his education...kids with ADHD often have a 504 plan. Changes/accommodations
are made to the environment in the general classroom...they may need extra time.
ADA - Answer -Americans with Disabilities Act- This civil rights law prohibits disability
discrimination by schools, employers, and anyone who offers goods and services to the
public. ADA applies more broadly to any American, of any age, who has a disability.
The ADA is... A federal civil rights law. It protects people from disability discrimination by
the government, schools, employers, and anyone who offers goods and services to the
public.
The ADA covers... People of all ages who have a physical or mental disability that
substantially limits a major life activity.
People with disabilities have the right to... Reasonable accommodations so they can
have equal access to different areas of life. Accommodations can be anything from a
wheelchair ramp to written text being available in an audio format. But an
accommodation isn't required if it causes an undue burden or a fundamental alteration
to what a school, program, or business is offering. It has to be reasonable.
IEP - Answer -Individualized Education Program
is governed by a special education law. To qualify for an IEP you have to have one of
13 specified conditions/disabilities that are written in the law; and the disability has to
affect the students performance in the classroom.... falls under IDEA
· It is a legal document that spells out the individualized instruction, services and
supports that the child will receive at school. Includes annual goals for the student to
work towards.
EL - Answer -English Learner. Someone who is not proficient in the English Language,
because it is a second language to the student. older abbreviations that are sometimes
seen the mean EL is ELL, ESOL, ESL, LEP
, Home Language Survey - Answer -School districts typically administer these to families
in order to identify any students who may use other languages and should be tested to
see whether they are eligible for EL instruction services.
Over/ Under Identification of ELs - Answer -Over Identification happens when services
for EL students is not appropriate, sometimes EL students get placed in Special
Education when they don't actually need special ed, they just need more support with
the English language
Under Identification happens when teachers think they are EL students are nervous, or
slow to expect that they need special education because they think it is just because of
the language barrier.
Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) - Answer -Least restrictive environment (LRE)
means kids who get special education should be in the same classrooms as other kids
as much as possible.
LRE isn't a place — it's a principle that guides a child's education program.
The LRE for each child may look different because kids are unique.
This principle is called LRE, or least restrictive environment. LRE is an important part of
the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the U.S. special education law.
Manifestation Determination - Answer -A determination that a student's inappropriate
behavior is not a result, or manifestation, of his or her disability. This is usually
determined in a hearing and is required when a student's behavior violates school rules
and before the school can undertake disciplinary action that might result in a student's
suspension from school.
The Section 504 regulation requires a school district to provide a "free appropriate
public education" (FAPE) to each qualified person with a disability who is in the school
district's jurisdiction, regardless of the nature or severity of the person's disability.
...the students families can not be required to pay for tutoring.
Accommodations - Answer -Supports provided so that students with disabilities can
access and complete curriculum requirements and tasks.
Accommodations such as reading content aloud, allowing the use of a laptop, or
providing extra time to ensure students can access the task but do not change workload
or curriculum requirements.
Modifications - Answer -Changes made to curriculum requirements or tasks to meet the
needs of students with disabilities. Modifications often reduce workload or change the
demands placed on students.
LEARNERS QUESTIONS
What are the methods used to determine EL eligibility for support programs? - Answer -
Title III requires states to use standardized practices to identify students in need of EL
support which include
o Reading assessment
o Writing assessment
o Listening assessment
o Speaking assessment
What are the legal processes and procedures that govern the programs designed to
support EL students? - Answer -· Options to assess ELs in their native language
· Consistent methods to determine whether students are eligible for EL instruction
services
· Greater emphasis on parent and family communication
What are the student behaviors that indicate potential learning disabilities not
associated with second-language acquisition? - Answer -· If they learned how to read in
their native language, but still have difficulty comprehending text in both their native
language and English
When are EL students exempt from standardized content area testing? - Answer -
ESSA permits native language testing if it is necessary, ***students can be exempted
from the reading assessment during their first year in the country.
What are some ways that instruction and assessment are aligned to state or national
English language development and content area standards? - Answer -· Assessing in
their native language helps determine whether students need academic assistance,
language assistance, or both.
· States can choose the accountability measures that best align with language
assistance programs and that best align to state-required standardized assessments.
· Most EL students need five to seven years to be proficient in academic language.
When states are allowed to exclude the scores of EL students for the first year, it gives
students one year to focus just on language proficiency, not standardized assessments.
ESSA - Answer -Every Student Succeeds Act- a 2015 legislation it's primary law
governing school funding, operations, and accountability. ESSA made significant
changes to previous federal education laws.
Title III of ESSA - Answer -Spells out changes related to ELs. Among other things, Title
III requires states to use standardized practices to identify students in need of English
,language instruction support, including assessment in reading, writing, listening, and
speaking.
Some requirements in Title III include:
· Options to assess ELs in their native language
· Consistent methods to determine whether students are eligible for English language
instruction services
· Greater emphasis on parent and family communication
· Allows native language testing
· Allows state choice of accountability measures
· Allows options to exclude Els scores from school ratings and accountability
calculations in the first year.
IDEA/IDEIA - Answer -This education law requires public schools to meet the unique
needs of eligible K-12 students with disabilities. Schools do this by providing services.
IDEA addresses the rights and protections specifically guaranteed to children with
disabilities in the education system
IDEA is... A federal education law. Kids with disabilities who qualify can get special
education and related services from public schools.
IDEA covers... Kids from birth through high school (or age 21). But a child must have a
disability in one of 13 categories in the law and need special education to make
progress in school. Not all kids who struggle in school will qualify.
IDEA requires public schools to... Find and evaluate kids with disabilities — at no cost to
families. Kids have the right to a free appropriate public education (FAPE) through an
Individualized Education Program (IEP). The IEP is tailored to a child's unique needs
and may include the following:
· Special education- instruction designed to meet the child's individual differences and
needs EX) Explicit reading instructions
· Related Services- services that help the child benefit from special education EX)
speech and occupational therapy
· Accommodations- changes in the classroom to how the child learns the curriculum EX)
extra time on tests, seating at the front of the class
· Assistive Technology- tools that help the child work around barriers to learning EX)
calculators, keyboards, graphic organizers
* Parents and guardians have the right to be part of the team that develops the IEP.
They have the right to disagree with the school and ask for due process, a formal way to
resolve disputes.
The first mandates for education for students with disabilities were first outlined in Public
Law 94-142, in the Education for all handicapped Children Act of 1975. It was amended
in 1990 and
,Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act - Answer -A civil rights law prohibiting
discrimination against individuals with disabilities by federally assisted programs or
activities
describes how to create plans for students with disabilities not covered by IDEA.
This civil rights law prohibits disability discrimination at schools that get federal funding.
Schools meet these requirements by removing barriers to learning.
- is governed under a civil rights law. To qualify for a 504 plan, a child needs to have a
disability that is getting in the way of their learning in the general classroom. The
difference is that he doesn't need specialized instructions, he needs changes to benefit
from his education...kids with ADHD often have a 504 plan. Changes/accommodations
are made to the environment in the general classroom...they may need extra time.
ADA - Answer -Americans with Disabilities Act- This civil rights law prohibits disability
discrimination by schools, employers, and anyone who offers goods and services to the
public. ADA applies more broadly to any American, of any age, who has a disability.
The ADA is... A federal civil rights law. It protects people from disability discrimination by
the government, schools, employers, and anyone who offers goods and services to the
public.
The ADA covers... People of all ages who have a physical or mental disability that
substantially limits a major life activity.
People with disabilities have the right to... Reasonable accommodations so they can
have equal access to different areas of life. Accommodations can be anything from a
wheelchair ramp to written text being available in an audio format. But an
accommodation isn't required if it causes an undue burden or a fundamental alteration
to what a school, program, or business is offering. It has to be reasonable.
IEP - Answer -Individualized Education Program
is governed by a special education law. To qualify for an IEP you have to have one of
13 specified conditions/disabilities that are written in the law; and the disability has to
affect the students performance in the classroom.... falls under IDEA
· It is a legal document that spells out the individualized instruction, services and
supports that the child will receive at school. Includes annual goals for the student to
work towards.
EL - Answer -English Learner. Someone who is not proficient in the English Language,
because it is a second language to the student. older abbreviations that are sometimes
seen the mean EL is ELL, ESOL, ESL, LEP
, Home Language Survey - Answer -School districts typically administer these to families
in order to identify any students who may use other languages and should be tested to
see whether they are eligible for EL instruction services.
Over/ Under Identification of ELs - Answer -Over Identification happens when services
for EL students is not appropriate, sometimes EL students get placed in Special
Education when they don't actually need special ed, they just need more support with
the English language
Under Identification happens when teachers think they are EL students are nervous, or
slow to expect that they need special education because they think it is just because of
the language barrier.
Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) - Answer -Least restrictive environment (LRE)
means kids who get special education should be in the same classrooms as other kids
as much as possible.
LRE isn't a place — it's a principle that guides a child's education program.
The LRE for each child may look different because kids are unique.
This principle is called LRE, or least restrictive environment. LRE is an important part of
the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the U.S. special education law.
Manifestation Determination - Answer -A determination that a student's inappropriate
behavior is not a result, or manifestation, of his or her disability. This is usually
determined in a hearing and is required when a student's behavior violates school rules
and before the school can undertake disciplinary action that might result in a student's
suspension from school.
The Section 504 regulation requires a school district to provide a "free appropriate
public education" (FAPE) to each qualified person with a disability who is in the school
district's jurisdiction, regardless of the nature or severity of the person's disability.
...the students families can not be required to pay for tutoring.
Accommodations - Answer -Supports provided so that students with disabilities can
access and complete curriculum requirements and tasks.
Accommodations such as reading content aloud, allowing the use of a laptop, or
providing extra time to ensure students can access the task but do not change workload
or curriculum requirements.
Modifications - Answer -Changes made to curriculum requirements or tasks to meet the
needs of students with disabilities. Modifications often reduce workload or change the
demands placed on students.
