Diverse Learners - D096 OA Study Guide
questions and answers 2024\2025 A+
Grade
ESSA
- correct answer Every Student Succeeds Act; Primary Law governing school funding, operations, and
accountability; made changes to federal education laws (Title III)
Title III
- correct answer requires states to use standardized practices to identify students in need of English
language instruction and support (reading, writing, listening, and speaking)
LEAs
- correct answer Local Education Agencies; public and public charter districts; must follow state laws and
regulations
SEAs
- correct answer State Education Agencies; must follow or be in compliance with federal laws and
regulations; enact laws and monitor implementation
IDEA
- correct answer Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; requires schools to meet the unique needs
of eligible K-12 students with disabilities
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
- correct answer A civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability at schools that
receive federal funding
ADA
- correct answer Americans with Disabilities Act; Civil rights law that prohibits discrimination by schools,
employees, and anyone who offers goods/services to the public
, FAPE
- correct answer Free Appropriate Public Education- Special Education Services that are provided at
public expense must meet standards of that state's educational agency. Must be available to preschool,
elementary, and secondary levels and must follow individual education plans
IEP
- correct answer Individualized Education Program; federal documentation that spells out the
individualized instruction services/supports a child gets at school; a blueprint covered by IDEA; must
include annual goals and progress; reevaluation occurs every 3 years
LRE
- correct answer Least Restrictive Environment: Disabled students must be educated with children
without disabilities to the maximum extent appropriate
UDL
- correct answer Universal Design for Learning
Multiple means of representation, action and expression, and engagement
Teacher delivers content in multiple ways, active learners, explore content, demonstrate skills and
knowledge in several ways
Representation (UDL)
- correct answer Present information in multiple forms; perception and comprehension; the "What?"
Action and Expression (UDL)
- correct answer offering learners diverse ways to express their understanding and skill development;
executive function; the "How?"
Engagement (UDL)
- correct answer diverse ways for learners to be involved with course content, their peers, and teacher;
recruit interest; the "Why?"
questions and answers 2024\2025 A+
Grade
ESSA
- correct answer Every Student Succeeds Act; Primary Law governing school funding, operations, and
accountability; made changes to federal education laws (Title III)
Title III
- correct answer requires states to use standardized practices to identify students in need of English
language instruction and support (reading, writing, listening, and speaking)
LEAs
- correct answer Local Education Agencies; public and public charter districts; must follow state laws and
regulations
SEAs
- correct answer State Education Agencies; must follow or be in compliance with federal laws and
regulations; enact laws and monitor implementation
IDEA
- correct answer Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; requires schools to meet the unique needs
of eligible K-12 students with disabilities
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
- correct answer A civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability at schools that
receive federal funding
ADA
- correct answer Americans with Disabilities Act; Civil rights law that prohibits discrimination by schools,
employees, and anyone who offers goods/services to the public
, FAPE
- correct answer Free Appropriate Public Education- Special Education Services that are provided at
public expense must meet standards of that state's educational agency. Must be available to preschool,
elementary, and secondary levels and must follow individual education plans
IEP
- correct answer Individualized Education Program; federal documentation that spells out the
individualized instruction services/supports a child gets at school; a blueprint covered by IDEA; must
include annual goals and progress; reevaluation occurs every 3 years
LRE
- correct answer Least Restrictive Environment: Disabled students must be educated with children
without disabilities to the maximum extent appropriate
UDL
- correct answer Universal Design for Learning
Multiple means of representation, action and expression, and engagement
Teacher delivers content in multiple ways, active learners, explore content, demonstrate skills and
knowledge in several ways
Representation (UDL)
- correct answer Present information in multiple forms; perception and comprehension; the "What?"
Action and Expression (UDL)
- correct answer offering learners diverse ways to express their understanding and skill development;
executive function; the "How?"
Engagement (UDL)
- correct answer diverse ways for learners to be involved with course content, their peers, and teacher;
recruit interest; the "Why?"
