,WGU D118: OA Study Guide
What does an individualized education program (IEP) mean according to the Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act (IDEA)? - (ANSWER)An outline of educational goals and support services must be provided
for each student with a disability
What must be included as a key component of a student's individualized education program (IEP)? -
(ANSWER)Duration of services
A student, for a short time, is in a hospital program that has unique capabilities required by the IEP. What
is the name of the least restrictive environment (LRE) in this scenario? - (ANSWER)Specialized outside
program
1. What is a general education teacher responsible for under the Individuals with Disabilities Education
Act (IDEA) when teaching a student with a disability? - (ANSWER)a. Communicate regularly and
effectively with the student and their family
b. Work with the special education teacher to supervise the paraprofessional's classroom activities
What is one of the responsibilities of the special education teacher that is described by the Individuals
with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)? - (ANSWER)Cultivate partnerships with families and be involved in
educational decision-making processes
What does the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) require of special education teachers? -
(ANSWER)Avoid any actions that may harm individuals with exceptionalities and adhere to professional
ethics and standards
What is a special education teacher responsible for under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
(IDEA)? - (ANSWER)a. Demonstrate professionalism by maintaining high competence and integrity while
supporting students and their families
,b. Advocate for adequate resources and favorable conditions to improve educational outcomes for
students with exceptionalities
What does Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act ensure for students? - (ANSWER)Equal access to public
education
What is an example of an accommodation provided in educational settings? - (ANSWER)Graphic
organizers
How does Section 504 differ from IDEA? - (ANSWER)It is funded by state and local governments
What is required of general education teachers in the classroom, according to Section 504? - (ANSWER)a.
Coordinating with others to provide consistent support
b. Implementing specified accommodations proactively
c. Celebrating an environment of inclusivity and diversity
d. Becoming familiar with each student's needs
What is one critical strategy for effectively implementing 504 plans? - (ANSWER)Addressing challenges
and changes with flexibility
What is the name of the federal law that assists English learners in meeting challenging academic
standards? - (ANSWER)Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act
What is considered a valid expense when using Title III funds to support English learners (ELs)? -
(ANSWER)Professional development for teachers
What is the Home Language Survey (HLS) used for? - (ANSWER)Helping to determine eligibility for
assistance under Title III
, What are educators expected to do under Title III? - (ANSWER)Engage with parents of English learners
What is one responsibility of educators under Title III? - (ANSWER)Provide professional development for
teachers and English learners
What is a key strategy used by teachers for meeting the requirements of Title III for English learners
(ELs)? - (ANSWER)a. Encouraging at-home learning in the student's native language
b. Tailoring lessons and assessments to Els' varied language proficiency levels
c. Modeling correct language use and providing sentence frames to guide students' responses
d. Simplified language
What is one of the exceptionalities covered in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)? -
(ANSWER)Orthopedic impairment
Which accommodation is specifically found in the category of other health impairments? -
(ANSWER)Medication management
Which condition is classified as a psychiatric disorder? - (ANSWER)Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Which strategy can assist a student with dysgraphia? - (ANSWER)Developing a range of accommodations
for writing tasks
What is Tourette syndrome? - (ANSWER)A disorder causing uncontrollable twitches and sounds
What is one indication that a student might have a specific learning disability? - (ANSWER)Having
difficulty distinguishing between the directions of right and left
What does an individualized education program (IEP) mean according to the Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act (IDEA)? - (ANSWER)An outline of educational goals and support services must be provided
for each student with a disability
What must be included as a key component of a student's individualized education program (IEP)? -
(ANSWER)Duration of services
A student, for a short time, is in a hospital program that has unique capabilities required by the IEP. What
is the name of the least restrictive environment (LRE) in this scenario? - (ANSWER)Specialized outside
program
1. What is a general education teacher responsible for under the Individuals with Disabilities Education
Act (IDEA) when teaching a student with a disability? - (ANSWER)a. Communicate regularly and
effectively with the student and their family
b. Work with the special education teacher to supervise the paraprofessional's classroom activities
What is one of the responsibilities of the special education teacher that is described by the Individuals
with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)? - (ANSWER)Cultivate partnerships with families and be involved in
educational decision-making processes
What does the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) require of special education teachers? -
(ANSWER)Avoid any actions that may harm individuals with exceptionalities and adhere to professional
ethics and standards
What is a special education teacher responsible for under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
(IDEA)? - (ANSWER)a. Demonstrate professionalism by maintaining high competence and integrity while
supporting students and their families
,b. Advocate for adequate resources and favorable conditions to improve educational outcomes for
students with exceptionalities
What does Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act ensure for students? - (ANSWER)Equal access to public
education
What is an example of an accommodation provided in educational settings? - (ANSWER)Graphic
organizers
How does Section 504 differ from IDEA? - (ANSWER)It is funded by state and local governments
What is required of general education teachers in the classroom, according to Section 504? - (ANSWER)a.
Coordinating with others to provide consistent support
b. Implementing specified accommodations proactively
c. Celebrating an environment of inclusivity and diversity
d. Becoming familiar with each student's needs
What is one critical strategy for effectively implementing 504 plans? - (ANSWER)Addressing challenges
and changes with flexibility
What is the name of the federal law that assists English learners in meeting challenging academic
standards? - (ANSWER)Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act
What is considered a valid expense when using Title III funds to support English learners (ELs)? -
(ANSWER)Professional development for teachers
What is the Home Language Survey (HLS) used for? - (ANSWER)Helping to determine eligibility for
assistance under Title III
, What are educators expected to do under Title III? - (ANSWER)Engage with parents of English learners
What is one responsibility of educators under Title III? - (ANSWER)Provide professional development for
teachers and English learners
What is a key strategy used by teachers for meeting the requirements of Title III for English learners
(ELs)? - (ANSWER)a. Encouraging at-home learning in the student's native language
b. Tailoring lessons and assessments to Els' varied language proficiency levels
c. Modeling correct language use and providing sentence frames to guide students' responses
d. Simplified language
What is one of the exceptionalities covered in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)? -
(ANSWER)Orthopedic impairment
Which accommodation is specifically found in the category of other health impairments? -
(ANSWER)Medication management
Which condition is classified as a psychiatric disorder? - (ANSWER)Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Which strategy can assist a student with dysgraphia? - (ANSWER)Developing a range of accommodations
for writing tasks
What is Tourette syndrome? - (ANSWER)A disorder causing uncontrollable twitches and sounds
What is one indication that a student might have a specific learning disability? - (ANSWER)Having
difficulty distinguishing between the directions of right and left
