WGU-(D169)- Essential Practices for Supporting
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What does the term English learner term used to identify students whose first
(EL) mean? language is not English
What are some other terms used to
refer to these students? ELL, ESOL, ESL, LEP
Federal law requires that parents be parents must be notified that their child has been
notified their child has been identified as an English learner within 30 days of
identified as an English learner the beginning of the school year, and within 2
within what time period? (p. 12, weeks for students that enroll during any other
Essential Reading 1) time during the school year
Describe one screening tool HOME LANGUAGE SURVEY is completed by the
commonly used as the first step to parents. Questions include What language did
identify English learners. What is it your child first understand or speak? What
called? Who completes it? What language do you or others use most often when
are some of the questions it speaking with your child? What language does
includes? (p. 12, Essential Reading 1) 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?
,After a student is identified as a ELP tests must assess the proficiency of students
potential EL, how are placement or in all four language domains (i.e., speaking,
screener tests used for further listening, reading, and writing). After the student
evaluation? (p. 12, Essential Reading completes the assessment, parents or guardians
2) 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 PRIMARY PURPOSE IS FUNDING AND
the Every Student Succeeds Act or IDENTIFICATION OF EL LEARNERS
ESSA (2015) as it relates to the to determine whether students are eligible for
education for ELs. (p. 12, Essential English language instruction services
Reading 2, Page 35)
If a student is identified as EL and is Should parents decline disability-related services
diagnosed with a disability but the under IDEA and Section 504, the SEA and LEA
parent declines disability-related remain obligated to provide appropriate
services, what is the school still language assistance services to ELs.
required to provide? (p. 14, Essential
Reading 1, Page 2)
If a student is identified as EL and is If parents opt out of specific EL programs and
diagnosed with a disability but the services, but have consented to the provision of
parent opts out of the EL programs disability related services, the LEA remains
and services, what is the school still obligated to provide such services as required in
required to provide? (p. 14, Essential the IEP or Section 504 plan, and to conduct ELP
Reading 1, Page 2) monitoring and/or provide language assistance
as appropriate (FAPE)
,What are some ways we can Be culturally and linguistically responsive.
overcome the overidentification Consider native literacy and language. Need
and under-identification of ELs in more supports and services to address their
special education? (p. 14, Essential language needs. Other factors including cultural
Video) 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 a. Instruction focuses on providing ELs with
teaching ELs. (p. 16, Essential opportunities to engage in discipline-specific
Reading 1) 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
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 a. Legal rights for people with disabilities
the Individuals with Disabilities b. An Individualized Education Program (IEP) for
Education Act (IDEA). (p. 18, eligible K-12 students
Essential Reading 1) 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 a. Legal rights for people with disabilities
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation b. A 504 plan for eligible K-12 students
Act. (p. 18, Essential Reading 1) 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
h. Freedom from discrimination at private schools
(including colleges and universities) that get
federal funding
Diverse Learners EXAM COMPREHENSIVE
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What does the term English learner term used to identify students whose first
(EL) mean? language is not English
What are some other terms used to
refer to these students? ELL, ESOL, ESL, LEP
Federal law requires that parents be parents must be notified that their child has been
notified their child has been identified as an English learner within 30 days of
identified as an English learner the beginning of the school year, and within 2
within what time period? (p. 12, weeks for students that enroll during any other
Essential Reading 1) time during the school year
Describe one screening tool HOME LANGUAGE SURVEY is completed by the
commonly used as the first step to parents. Questions include What language did
identify English learners. What is it your child first understand or speak? What
called? Who completes it? What language do you or others use most often when
are some of the questions it speaking with your child? What language does
includes? (p. 12, Essential Reading 1) 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?
,After a student is identified as a ELP tests must assess the proficiency of students
potential EL, how are placement or in all four language domains (i.e., speaking,
screener tests used for further listening, reading, and writing). After the student
evaluation? (p. 12, Essential Reading completes the assessment, parents or guardians
2) 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 PRIMARY PURPOSE IS FUNDING AND
the Every Student Succeeds Act or IDENTIFICATION OF EL LEARNERS
ESSA (2015) as it relates to the to determine whether students are eligible for
education for ELs. (p. 12, Essential English language instruction services
Reading 2, Page 35)
If a student is identified as EL and is Should parents decline disability-related services
diagnosed with a disability but the under IDEA and Section 504, the SEA and LEA
parent declines disability-related remain obligated to provide appropriate
services, what is the school still language assistance services to ELs.
required to provide? (p. 14, Essential
Reading 1, Page 2)
If a student is identified as EL and is If parents opt out of specific EL programs and
diagnosed with a disability but the services, but have consented to the provision of
parent opts out of the EL programs disability related services, the LEA remains
and services, what is the school still obligated to provide such services as required in
required to provide? (p. 14, Essential the IEP or Section 504 plan, and to conduct ELP
Reading 1, Page 2) monitoring and/or provide language assistance
as appropriate (FAPE)
,What are some ways we can Be culturally and linguistically responsive.
overcome the overidentification Consider native literacy and language. Need
and under-identification of ELs in more supports and services to address their
special education? (p. 14, Essential language needs. Other factors including cultural
Video) 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 a. Instruction focuses on providing ELs with
teaching ELs. (p. 16, Essential opportunities to engage in discipline-specific
Reading 1) 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
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 a. Legal rights for people with disabilities
the Individuals with Disabilities b. An Individualized Education Program (IEP) for
Education Act (IDEA). (p. 18, eligible K-12 students
Essential Reading 1) 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 a. Legal rights for people with disabilities
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation b. A 504 plan for eligible K-12 students
Act. (p. 18, Essential Reading 1) 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
h. Freedom from discrimination at private schools
(including colleges and universities) that get
federal funding
