WGU D169 Essential Practices for Supporting Diverse Learners ||
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In 2015, this law became the primary governing for school funding, operations, and
accountability. correct answers Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Requires states to use standardize practice to identify students in need of English language
instruction support, including assessment in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. correct
answers Title III Section of ESSA
A governing body regarding public school education that makes the laws and regulations and has
an impact on state policies. correct answers Federal Governing Agency
A governing body that must follow or be in compliance with the federal laws and regulations,
enact the laws, and monitor implementation. correct answers State Education Agency (SEA)
A governing body that must follow their states laws and regulations. Places such as public
schools and public charter districts. correct answers Local Education Agency (LEA)
Is a questionnaire given to parents or guardians that helps schools and Local Education Agencies
identify which students are potential English learners and who will require assessment of the
English language proficiency to determine whether they are eligible for language assistance
services. correct answers Home Language Survey
An act that was designed to address dismal performance and high dropout rates caused by
English only policies following a decade of anti-foreign sentiment throughout the US.
Under this Act, grants were authorized to distribute funds directly to school district so that they
could invest in greater resources, training, and development to teach language minority students
English. correct answers Bilingual Education Act of 1967 (BEA)
,Program of techniques, methodology, and special curriculum designed to teach ELs students
explicitly about the English language, including the academic vocabulary needed to access
content instructions, and to develop their English language proficiency in all four language
domains (speaking, listening, reading, and writing).
Language(s) used for instruction: English with little use of the Els primary language(s). correct
answers English as a Second Language (ESL) or English Language Development (ELD)
Program designed to impart English language skills so that the Els can transition and succeed in
an English-only classroom once proficient.
Language(s) used for instruction: English with little use of the Els primary language(s). correct
answers Structured English Immersion (SEI)
Program that maintains and develops skills in the primary language while introducing,
maintaining, and developing skills in English. The primary purpose of a TBE program is to
facilitate the ELs transition to an all-English instructional program, while students receive
academic subject instruction in the primary language to the extent necessary.
Language(s) used for instruction: Students primary language and English. correct answers
Transitional Bilingual Education (TBE) or Early-Exit Bilingual Education
Bilingual program where the goal is for the students to develop language proficiency in two
languages by receiving instruction on English and another another language in a classroom that
is usually comprised of half primary-English speakers and half primary speakers of the other
language.
Language(s) used for instruction: English and another language. correct answers Dual Language
or Two-Way Immersion
A written document, developed at a meeting of the (What is the term?) team, that describes
specialized instruction and related services to address the student's needs that result from the
,student's disability. Indicates exactly how the child will receive individualized services and
supports provided at school. correct answers Individualized Education Plan or Program (IEP)
Is a partnership of 40 states that developed standards and assessments for English learners.
correct answers World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA)
Describes conceptualization of language learning in addition to the nature of academic language
and its relation to language development. correct answers WIDA Standards Framework
Is based on the belief that all students bring to their learning cultural, experiential, and linguistic
practices, skills, and ways of knowing from their homes and communities. correct answers
WIDA Can Do Philosophy
Represents WIDA's core beliefs about language development they are derived from a synthesis
of literature and research related to language development and effective instructional practices
for language learners. correct answers Guiding Principles of Language Development
Highlights academic language features across three dimensions: discourse, sentence, and
word/phrase and six levels of language proficiency taking into consideration the various
components of the learning environment (Grade level content, purposes for language use, role
relationships with others, and other factors). correct answers Features of Academic Language in
Sociocultural Contexts
Describes the criteria of receptive language (listening and reading) and productive Language
(speaking and writing) at six levels of language proficiency. correct answers Performance
Definitions
Illustrates what learners can do at each level of language proficiency across the five language
development standards. correct answers Can Do Descriptors
, Helps educators envision what language development might look like in K - 12 classrooms
across levels of language proficiency for each of the five standards. correct answers Standard
Matrices
When a student reaches the age of 16 their IEP must include a (What is the term?) that will help
them prepare for life after high school. correct answers Transition Plan (IEP)
Goals that are: The Best IEP goals.
•Specific
•Measurable
•Attainable
•Results-Oriented
•Time-Bound correct answers S-M-A-R-T Goals
Means kids who get special education should be in the same classrooms as other kids as much as
possible.
The IDEA requires schools to teach students in a (What is the term?) correct answers Least
Restrictive Environment (LRE)
Is a general education classroom- kids with an IEP are integrated into the general education
classroom for some or most of the day. They may also have some instruction in a separate,
special education classroom. correct answers Mainstreaming Classroom
Formerly referred to as a mainstreaming classroom. Is a general education classroom that has
some students who receive special education. correct answers Inclusion Classroom
When a child is removed from school, which prevents the child from receiving services.
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In 2015, this law became the primary governing for school funding, operations, and
accountability. correct answers Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Requires states to use standardize practice to identify students in need of English language
instruction support, including assessment in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. correct
answers Title III Section of ESSA
A governing body regarding public school education that makes the laws and regulations and has
an impact on state policies. correct answers Federal Governing Agency
A governing body that must follow or be in compliance with the federal laws and regulations,
enact the laws, and monitor implementation. correct answers State Education Agency (SEA)
A governing body that must follow their states laws and regulations. Places such as public
schools and public charter districts. correct answers Local Education Agency (LEA)
Is a questionnaire given to parents or guardians that helps schools and Local Education Agencies
identify which students are potential English learners and who will require assessment of the
English language proficiency to determine whether they are eligible for language assistance
services. correct answers Home Language Survey
An act that was designed to address dismal performance and high dropout rates caused by
English only policies following a decade of anti-foreign sentiment throughout the US.
Under this Act, grants were authorized to distribute funds directly to school district so that they
could invest in greater resources, training, and development to teach language minority students
English. correct answers Bilingual Education Act of 1967 (BEA)
,Program of techniques, methodology, and special curriculum designed to teach ELs students
explicitly about the English language, including the academic vocabulary needed to access
content instructions, and to develop their English language proficiency in all four language
domains (speaking, listening, reading, and writing).
Language(s) used for instruction: English with little use of the Els primary language(s). correct
answers English as a Second Language (ESL) or English Language Development (ELD)
Program designed to impart English language skills so that the Els can transition and succeed in
an English-only classroom once proficient.
Language(s) used for instruction: English with little use of the Els primary language(s). correct
answers Structured English Immersion (SEI)
Program that maintains and develops skills in the primary language while introducing,
maintaining, and developing skills in English. The primary purpose of a TBE program is to
facilitate the ELs transition to an all-English instructional program, while students receive
academic subject instruction in the primary language to the extent necessary.
Language(s) used for instruction: Students primary language and English. correct answers
Transitional Bilingual Education (TBE) or Early-Exit Bilingual Education
Bilingual program where the goal is for the students to develop language proficiency in two
languages by receiving instruction on English and another another language in a classroom that
is usually comprised of half primary-English speakers and half primary speakers of the other
language.
Language(s) used for instruction: English and another language. correct answers Dual Language
or Two-Way Immersion
A written document, developed at a meeting of the (What is the term?) team, that describes
specialized instruction and related services to address the student's needs that result from the
,student's disability. Indicates exactly how the child will receive individualized services and
supports provided at school. correct answers Individualized Education Plan or Program (IEP)
Is a partnership of 40 states that developed standards and assessments for English learners.
correct answers World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA)
Describes conceptualization of language learning in addition to the nature of academic language
and its relation to language development. correct answers WIDA Standards Framework
Is based on the belief that all students bring to their learning cultural, experiential, and linguistic
practices, skills, and ways of knowing from their homes and communities. correct answers
WIDA Can Do Philosophy
Represents WIDA's core beliefs about language development they are derived from a synthesis
of literature and research related to language development and effective instructional practices
for language learners. correct answers Guiding Principles of Language Development
Highlights academic language features across three dimensions: discourse, sentence, and
word/phrase and six levels of language proficiency taking into consideration the various
components of the learning environment (Grade level content, purposes for language use, role
relationships with others, and other factors). correct answers Features of Academic Language in
Sociocultural Contexts
Describes the criteria of receptive language (listening and reading) and productive Language
(speaking and writing) at six levels of language proficiency. correct answers Performance
Definitions
Illustrates what learners can do at each level of language proficiency across the five language
development standards. correct answers Can Do Descriptors
, Helps educators envision what language development might look like in K - 12 classrooms
across levels of language proficiency for each of the five standards. correct answers Standard
Matrices
When a student reaches the age of 16 their IEP must include a (What is the term?) that will help
them prepare for life after high school. correct answers Transition Plan (IEP)
Goals that are: The Best IEP goals.
•Specific
•Measurable
•Attainable
•Results-Oriented
•Time-Bound correct answers S-M-A-R-T Goals
Means kids who get special education should be in the same classrooms as other kids as much as
possible.
The IDEA requires schools to teach students in a (What is the term?) correct answers Least
Restrictive Environment (LRE)
Is a general education classroom- kids with an IEP are integrated into the general education
classroom for some or most of the day. They may also have some instruction in a separate,
special education classroom. correct answers Mainstreaming Classroom
Formerly referred to as a mainstreaming classroom. Is a general education classroom that has
some students who receive special education. correct answers Inclusion Classroom
When a child is removed from school, which prevents the child from receiving services.
