WGU D005 EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH FULL
SOLUTION
⩥ Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). Answer: A principle of
IDEA that guarantees that students with disabilities can access
educational services that are tailored to their needs without incurring
cost
⩥ Individualized Education Programs (IEP). Answer: Personalized plans
outlining educational goals and support services for each student with a
disability
⩥ Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). Answer: a principle of IDEA
that aims to include students with disabilities in general education
classrooms to the maximum extent feasible
⩥ 13 Eligibility Categories Under IDEA. Answer: eligibility for special
education services under the IDEA depends on whether the child's
condition adversely impacts their education and falls within one of thee
___ specific eligibility categories outlined by the law
⩥ Inclusive Classrooms. Answer: Classrooms that cater to all learning
styles by employing various teaching strategies; an approach that not
,only tailors teaching for individual learners but also fosters a sense of
belonging and acceptance among all students
⩥ General Education Classroom with Support. Answer: A student spends
the entire school day in a general education classroom but receives
additional support and services such as tutoring, assistance from aides,
specialized technology, related services, or accommodations.
⩥ Partial Mainstream/Inclusion Classroom. Answer: a student splits
their time between a general education classroom and a special
education setting; they may receive individual or small-group instruction
in a separate classroom or be pulled out of class for certain services
while spending most of their day in the general education setting
⩥ Special Education Class. Answer: students participate in a specialized
instructional program tailored to their specific learning needs
⩥ Specialized Program Outside of the School District. Answer: Placing
a student in a program outside the local school district, such as private
schools, residential programs, or hospital programs
⩥ Differentiated Instruction. Answer: Adjusting teaching methods to
meet individual student needs
,⩥ Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Answer: An educational
framework for designing flexible learning environments and curricula
that provide all students-including those with diverse cultural and
linguistic backgrounds- equitable access to learning opportunities.
⩥ Roles and Responsibilities of General Education Teachers. Answer: a
variety of duties and expectations placed on general educators to ensure
compliance with legal mandates and effectively support students with
disabilities in inclusive classroom settings
⩥ Council for Exceptional Children's Standards for Professional
Practice. Answer: Standards teachers must adhere to in order to support
all students effectively
⩥ Roles and Responsibilities of Special Education Teachers. Answer: a
variety of duties and expectations placed on special education teachers
to use evidence, instructional data, research, and professional knowledge
to inform practice and advocate for professional conditions and
resources that will enhance learning outcomes for individuals with
exceptionalities
⩥ Section 504. Answer: a civil rights law that ensures that students with
disabilities have equal access to education; prohibits discrimination
against individuals with disabilities in any program or activity that
receives federal financial assistance
, ⩥ 504 Plans. Answer: provide accommodations and supports that
remove barriers to learning and ensure equal access to education for
students with disabilities
⩥ Accommodations. Answer: Changes or supports that help students
access the same learning materials and complete the same assignments
as their peers
⩥ Modifications. Answer: A change to the content and skills that
students are expected to learn or master
⩥ Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Answer: schools
receiving federal funds must ensure equal educational access and
provide reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities
⩥ Title III. Answer: federal legislation that focuses explicitly on English
language acquisition to support academic success for ELs
⩥ English Learners. Answer: Individuals who are learning English as a
second (or third, etc.) language and thus have varying levels of
proficiency in English and may need additional support to access the
curriculum
⩥ Limited English Proficiency. Answer: Students with language barriers
that can hinder their academic progress
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH FULL
SOLUTION
⩥ Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE). Answer: A principle of
IDEA that guarantees that students with disabilities can access
educational services that are tailored to their needs without incurring
cost
⩥ Individualized Education Programs (IEP). Answer: Personalized plans
outlining educational goals and support services for each student with a
disability
⩥ Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). Answer: a principle of IDEA
that aims to include students with disabilities in general education
classrooms to the maximum extent feasible
⩥ 13 Eligibility Categories Under IDEA. Answer: eligibility for special
education services under the IDEA depends on whether the child's
condition adversely impacts their education and falls within one of thee
___ specific eligibility categories outlined by the law
⩥ Inclusive Classrooms. Answer: Classrooms that cater to all learning
styles by employing various teaching strategies; an approach that not
,only tailors teaching for individual learners but also fosters a sense of
belonging and acceptance among all students
⩥ General Education Classroom with Support. Answer: A student spends
the entire school day in a general education classroom but receives
additional support and services such as tutoring, assistance from aides,
specialized technology, related services, or accommodations.
⩥ Partial Mainstream/Inclusion Classroom. Answer: a student splits
their time between a general education classroom and a special
education setting; they may receive individual or small-group instruction
in a separate classroom or be pulled out of class for certain services
while spending most of their day in the general education setting
⩥ Special Education Class. Answer: students participate in a specialized
instructional program tailored to their specific learning needs
⩥ Specialized Program Outside of the School District. Answer: Placing
a student in a program outside the local school district, such as private
schools, residential programs, or hospital programs
⩥ Differentiated Instruction. Answer: Adjusting teaching methods to
meet individual student needs
,⩥ Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Answer: An educational
framework for designing flexible learning environments and curricula
that provide all students-including those with diverse cultural and
linguistic backgrounds- equitable access to learning opportunities.
⩥ Roles and Responsibilities of General Education Teachers. Answer: a
variety of duties and expectations placed on general educators to ensure
compliance with legal mandates and effectively support students with
disabilities in inclusive classroom settings
⩥ Council for Exceptional Children's Standards for Professional
Practice. Answer: Standards teachers must adhere to in order to support
all students effectively
⩥ Roles and Responsibilities of Special Education Teachers. Answer: a
variety of duties and expectations placed on special education teachers
to use evidence, instructional data, research, and professional knowledge
to inform practice and advocate for professional conditions and
resources that will enhance learning outcomes for individuals with
exceptionalities
⩥ Section 504. Answer: a civil rights law that ensures that students with
disabilities have equal access to education; prohibits discrimination
against individuals with disabilities in any program or activity that
receives federal financial assistance
, ⩥ 504 Plans. Answer: provide accommodations and supports that
remove barriers to learning and ensure equal access to education for
students with disabilities
⩥ Accommodations. Answer: Changes or supports that help students
access the same learning materials and complete the same assignments
as their peers
⩥ Modifications. Answer: A change to the content and skills that
students are expected to learn or master
⩥ Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Answer: schools
receiving federal funds must ensure equal educational access and
provide reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities
⩥ Title III. Answer: federal legislation that focuses explicitly on English
language acquisition to support academic success for ELs
⩥ English Learners. Answer: Individuals who are learning English as a
second (or third, etc.) language and thus have varying levels of
proficiency in English and may need additional support to access the
curriculum
⩥ Limited English Proficiency. Answer: Students with language barriers
that can hinder their academic progress
