WGU D169 - STUDY GUIDE EXAM
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS.
What does the term English learner (EL) mean?
What are some other terms used to refer to these students? - ANS term used to identify
students whose first language is not English
ELL, ESOL, ESL, LEP
Federal law requires that parents be notified their child has been identified as an English
learner within what time period? (p. 12, Essential Reading 1) - ANS parents must be notified
that their child has been identified as an English learner within 30 days of the beginning of the
school year, and within 2 weeks for students that enroll during any other time during the school
year
Describe one screening tool commonly used as the first step to identify English learners. What
is it called? Who completes it? What are some of the questions it includes? (p. 12, Essential
Reading 1) - ANS HOME LANGUAGE SURVEY is completed by the parents. Questions include
What language did your child first understand or speak? What language do you or others use
most often when speaking with your child? What language does your child use most often
when speaking at home? What language does your child use most often when speaking with
other family members? What language does your child use most often when speaking with
friends?
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,After a student is identified as a potential EL, how are placement or screener tests used for
further evaluation? (p. 12, Essential Reading 2) - ANS ELP tests must assess the proficiency of
students in all four language domains (i.e., speaking, listening, reading, and writing). After the
student completes the assessment, parents or guardians must receive in a timely manner
information about the student's ELP level and program options, and an opportunity to opt out
of the EL program or particular EL services in the program.
What is the purpose of Title III of the Every Student Succeeds Act or ESSA (2015) as it relates to
the education for ELs. (p. 12, Essential Reading 2, Page 35) - ANS PRIMARY PURPOSE IS
FUNDING AND IDENTIFICATION OF EL LEARNERS
to determine whether students are eligible for English language instruction services
If a student is identified as EL and is diagnosed with a disability but the parent declines
disability-related services, what is the school still required to provide? (p. 14, Essential Reading
1, Page 2) - ANS Should parents decline disability-related services under IDEA and Section
504, the SEA and LEA remain obligated to provide appropriate language assistance services to
ELs.
If a student is identified as EL and is diagnosed with a disability but the parent opts out of the EL
programs and services, what is the school still required to provide? (p. 14, Essential Reading 1,
Page 2) - ANS If parents opt out of specific EL programs and services, but have consented to
the provision of disability related services, the LEA remains obligated to provide such services as
required in the IEP or Section 504 plan, and to conduct ELP monitoring and/or provide language
assistance as appropriate (FAPE)
What are some ways we can overcome the overidentification and under-identification of ELs in
special education? (p. 14, Essential Video) - ANS Be culturally and linguistically responsive.
Consider native literacy and language. Need more supports and services to address their
language needs. Other factors including cultural bias, teacher misunderstanding of child
development across cultures, and lack of teacher understanding of the second-language
acquisition process
Describe the 6 key principles for teaching ELs. (p. 16, Essential Reading 1) - ANS a. Instruction
focuses on providing ELs with opportunities to engage in discipline-specific practices, which are
designed to build conceptual understanding and language competence in tandem
b. Instruction leverages ELs' home language(s), cultural assets, and prior knowledge
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, c. Standards-aligned instruction for ELs is rigorous, grade-level appropriate, and provides
deliberate and appropriate scaffolds
d. Instruction moves ELs forward by taking into account their English proficiency level(s) and
prior schooling experiences.
e. Instruction fosters ELs' autonomy by equipping them with the strategies necessary to
comprehend and use language in a variety of academic settings
f. Diagnostic tools and formative assessment practices are employed to measure students'
content knowledge, academic language competence, and participation in disciplinary practices.
1. List the important components of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). (p.
18, Essential Reading 1) - ANS a. Legal rights for people with disabilities
b. An Individualized Education Program (IEP) for eligible K-12 students
c. Special education and related services to meet a student's unique needs
d. Accommodations (like audiobooks or extra time) for K-12 students
e. A requirement that public schools find and evaluate — at no cost to families — kids who may
have a disability
f. Education funding for schools
g. A free appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment (LRE) for
students
h. Procedural safeguards that protect families' rights (like access to school records)
i. Due process (or an impartial hearing) for resolving disputes between families and schools
1. List the important components of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. (p. 18, Essential
Reading 1) - ANS a. Legal rights for people with disabilities
b. A 504 plan for eligible K-12 students
c. Accommodations (like audiobooks or extra time) for K-12 students
d. Accommodations for college students
e. A free appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment (LRE) for
students
f. Procedural safeguards that protect families' rights (like access to school records)
g. Due process (or an impartial hearing) for resolving disputes between families and schools
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UPDATED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS.
What does the term English learner (EL) mean?
What are some other terms used to refer to these students? - ANS term used to identify
students whose first language is not English
ELL, ESOL, ESL, LEP
Federal law requires that parents be notified their child has been identified as an English
learner within what time period? (p. 12, Essential Reading 1) - ANS parents must be notified
that their child has been identified as an English learner within 30 days of the beginning of the
school year, and within 2 weeks for students that enroll during any other time during the school
year
Describe one screening tool commonly used as the first step to identify English learners. What
is it called? Who completes it? What are some of the questions it includes? (p. 12, Essential
Reading 1) - ANS HOME LANGUAGE SURVEY is completed by the parents. Questions include
What language did your child first understand or speak? What language do you or others use
most often when speaking with your child? What language does your child use most often
when speaking at home? What language does your child use most often when speaking with
other family members? What language does your child use most often when speaking with
friends?
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,After a student is identified as a potential EL, how are placement or screener tests used for
further evaluation? (p. 12, Essential Reading 2) - ANS ELP tests must assess the proficiency of
students in all four language domains (i.e., speaking, listening, reading, and writing). After the
student completes the assessment, parents or guardians must receive in a timely manner
information about the student's ELP level and program options, and an opportunity to opt out
of the EL program or particular EL services in the program.
What is the purpose of Title III of the Every Student Succeeds Act or ESSA (2015) as it relates to
the education for ELs. (p. 12, Essential Reading 2, Page 35) - ANS PRIMARY PURPOSE IS
FUNDING AND IDENTIFICATION OF EL LEARNERS
to determine whether students are eligible for English language instruction services
If a student is identified as EL and is diagnosed with a disability but the parent declines
disability-related services, what is the school still required to provide? (p. 14, Essential Reading
1, Page 2) - ANS Should parents decline disability-related services under IDEA and Section
504, the SEA and LEA remain obligated to provide appropriate language assistance services to
ELs.
If a student is identified as EL and is diagnosed with a disability but the parent opts out of the EL
programs and services, what is the school still required to provide? (p. 14, Essential Reading 1,
Page 2) - ANS If parents opt out of specific EL programs and services, but have consented to
the provision of disability related services, the LEA remains obligated to provide such services as
required in the IEP or Section 504 plan, and to conduct ELP monitoring and/or provide language
assistance as appropriate (FAPE)
What are some ways we can overcome the overidentification and under-identification of ELs in
special education? (p. 14, Essential Video) - ANS Be culturally and linguistically responsive.
Consider native literacy and language. Need more supports and services to address their
language needs. Other factors including cultural bias, teacher misunderstanding of child
development across cultures, and lack of teacher understanding of the second-language
acquisition process
Describe the 6 key principles for teaching ELs. (p. 16, Essential Reading 1) - ANS a. Instruction
focuses on providing ELs with opportunities to engage in discipline-specific practices, which are
designed to build conceptual understanding and language competence in tandem
b. Instruction leverages ELs' home language(s), cultural assets, and prior knowledge
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, c. Standards-aligned instruction for ELs is rigorous, grade-level appropriate, and provides
deliberate and appropriate scaffolds
d. Instruction moves ELs forward by taking into account their English proficiency level(s) and
prior schooling experiences.
e. Instruction fosters ELs' autonomy by equipping them with the strategies necessary to
comprehend and use language in a variety of academic settings
f. Diagnostic tools and formative assessment practices are employed to measure students'
content knowledge, academic language competence, and participation in disciplinary practices.
1. List the important components of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). (p.
18, Essential Reading 1) - ANS a. Legal rights for people with disabilities
b. An Individualized Education Program (IEP) for eligible K-12 students
c. Special education and related services to meet a student's unique needs
d. Accommodations (like audiobooks or extra time) for K-12 students
e. A requirement that public schools find and evaluate — at no cost to families — kids who may
have a disability
f. Education funding for schools
g. A free appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment (LRE) for
students
h. Procedural safeguards that protect families' rights (like access to school records)
i. Due process (or an impartial hearing) for resolving disputes between families and schools
1. List the important components of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. (p. 18, Essential
Reading 1) - ANS a. Legal rights for people with disabilities
b. A 504 plan for eligible K-12 students
c. Accommodations (like audiobooks or extra time) for K-12 students
d. Accommodations for college students
e. A free appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment (LRE) for
students
f. Procedural safeguards that protect families' rights (like access to school records)
g. Due process (or an impartial hearing) for resolving disputes between families and schools
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