WGU D096 OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT
Questions and Answers (Verified)
What are Methods used to determine EL eligibility for Support Programs? - ANSWER1.
Student Scores
2. Home Language Survey's
What are the legal processes and procedures that govern the programs designed to
support EL Student's? – ANSWER The Equal Education Opportunity Act 1974 (EEOA):
- Prohibits Discrimination Against Students.
- Requires the state and school district to take action to ensure equal participation for
everyone, including removing language barriers for ELL'S.
What are the student behaviors that indicate potential learning disabilities not
associated with second-language acquisition? - ANSWER- Oral Language Delays or
Disability in Native Language.
- Difficulty developing literacy skills in Native Language.
- Family History of Reading Difficulties
When are EL Students exempt from standardized content area testing? - ANSWER-
Only if they are new to the states.
- Exempted from Reading and Language Arts, (but not Math) until they have completed
a full year in a US School.
- After that, all EL'S are required to be tested along with their peers with appropriate
accommodations.
Title III of ESSA - ANSWER1.Funding can be used to hire ESL Teachers, support,
recourses.
2.Ensures EL'S attain academic language proficiency and meet academic standards.
3.Better Testing
4.Parent Communication
5.EL'S with Cognitive Disabilities are identified and supported.
, IDEA & IDEIA (2004) - ANSWER1.Reauthorized in 2004 with changes which created
IDEA.
2.Ensures that all special needs students are provided with an equal chance at
education as their peers (FAPE).
3.Governs IEP'S.
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act - ANSWER1. A Federal Law designed to protect
the rights of individuals with disabilities in programs and activities that receive financial
assistance.
2. Programs Included:
- public school
- districts
- institutions of higher education.
3. To qualify must have a disability that limits major life functions.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - ANSWER1. Motified after 504 was created.
2.To qualify, an indIvidual must have a disability which is defined by ADA as a physical
or mental impairment that limits major life activities.
EL – ANSWER English Learners who's first language is not English.
Other Terms used for EL'S – ANSWER ELL'S, EL'S, EOL'S
Home Language Survey – ANSWER A questionnaire given to EL guardians to help
schools determine if the student is eligible for language assistance services.
Define Title III of ESSA – ANSWER Ensures all EL students attain English proficiency in
academics and meets the same standards as all other students.
Define IDEA – ANSWER A law that makes available a free appropriate public education
for diverse learners, including; EL'S and students with disabilities.
Define ADA – ANSWER Prohibits disability discrimination in schools, public, and
workplace.
Title 1 covers Employment
Title 2 covers Public Entities and Public Transportation
Title 3 covers Public Accommodations and Commercial Accommodations.
Questions and Answers (Verified)
What are Methods used to determine EL eligibility for Support Programs? - ANSWER1.
Student Scores
2. Home Language Survey's
What are the legal processes and procedures that govern the programs designed to
support EL Student's? – ANSWER The Equal Education Opportunity Act 1974 (EEOA):
- Prohibits Discrimination Against Students.
- Requires the state and school district to take action to ensure equal participation for
everyone, including removing language barriers for ELL'S.
What are the student behaviors that indicate potential learning disabilities not
associated with second-language acquisition? - ANSWER- Oral Language Delays or
Disability in Native Language.
- Difficulty developing literacy skills in Native Language.
- Family History of Reading Difficulties
When are EL Students exempt from standardized content area testing? - ANSWER-
Only if they are new to the states.
- Exempted from Reading and Language Arts, (but not Math) until they have completed
a full year in a US School.
- After that, all EL'S are required to be tested along with their peers with appropriate
accommodations.
Title III of ESSA - ANSWER1.Funding can be used to hire ESL Teachers, support,
recourses.
2.Ensures EL'S attain academic language proficiency and meet academic standards.
3.Better Testing
4.Parent Communication
5.EL'S with Cognitive Disabilities are identified and supported.
, IDEA & IDEIA (2004) - ANSWER1.Reauthorized in 2004 with changes which created
IDEA.
2.Ensures that all special needs students are provided with an equal chance at
education as their peers (FAPE).
3.Governs IEP'S.
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act - ANSWER1. A Federal Law designed to protect
the rights of individuals with disabilities in programs and activities that receive financial
assistance.
2. Programs Included:
- public school
- districts
- institutions of higher education.
3. To qualify must have a disability that limits major life functions.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - ANSWER1. Motified after 504 was created.
2.To qualify, an indIvidual must have a disability which is defined by ADA as a physical
or mental impairment that limits major life activities.
EL – ANSWER English Learners who's first language is not English.
Other Terms used for EL'S – ANSWER ELL'S, EL'S, EOL'S
Home Language Survey – ANSWER A questionnaire given to EL guardians to help
schools determine if the student is eligible for language assistance services.
Define Title III of ESSA – ANSWER Ensures all EL students attain English proficiency in
academics and meets the same standards as all other students.
Define IDEA – ANSWER A law that makes available a free appropriate public education
for diverse learners, including; EL'S and students with disabilities.
Define ADA – ANSWER Prohibits disability discrimination in schools, public, and
workplace.
Title 1 covers Employment
Title 2 covers Public Entities and Public Transportation
Title 3 covers Public Accommodations and Commercial Accommodations.
