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What does the term English term used to identify students whose first language is not English
learner (EL) mean?
What are some other terms used ELL, ESOL, ESL, LEP
to refer to these students?
Federal law requires that parents parents must be notified that their child has been identified as an
be notified their child has been English learner within 30 days of the beginning of the school
identified as an English learner year, and within 2 weeks for students that enroll during any other
within what time period? (p. 12, time during the school year
Essential Reading 1)
HOME LANGUAGE SURVEY is completed by the parents.
Describe one screening tool
Questions include What language did your child first understand
commonly used as the first step
or speak? What language do you or others use most often when
to identify English learners. What
speaking with your child? What language does your child use
is it called? Who completes it?
most often when speaking at home? What language does your
What are some of the questions
child use most often when speaking with other family members?
it includes? (p. 12, Essential
What language does your child use most often when speaking
Reading 1)
with friends?
ELP tests must assess the proficiency of students in all four
After a student is identified as a language domains (i.e., speaking, listening, reading, and writing).
potential EL, how are placement After the student completes the assessment, parents or
or screener tests used for guardians must receive in a timely manner information about the
further evaluation? (p. 12, student's ELP level and program options, and an opportunity to
Essential Reading 2) 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 IDENTIFICATION OF EL
the Every Student Succeeds Act LEARNERS
or ESSA (2015) as it relates to the to determine whether students are eligible for English language
education for ELs. (p. 12, instruction services
Essential Reading 2, Page 35)
,If a student is identified as EL Should parents decline disability-related services under IDEA
and is diagnosed with a and Section 504, the SEA and LEA remain obligated to provide
disability but the parent declines appropriate language assistance services to ELs.
disability-related services, what
is the school still required to
provide? (p. 14, Essential
Reading 1, Page 2)
If a student is identified as EL If parents opt out of specific EL programs and services, but have
and is diagnosed with a consented to the provision of disability related services, the LEA
disability but the parent opts out remains obligated to provide such services as required in the IEP
of the EL programs and services, or Section 504 plan, and to conduct ELP monitoring and/or
what is the school still required provide language assistance as appropriate (FAPE)
to provide? (p. 14, Essential
Reading 1, Page 2)
Be culturally and linguistically responsive. Consider native
What are some ways we can
literacy and language. Need more supports and services to
overcome the overidentification
address their language needs. Other factors including cultural
and under-identification of ELs
bias, teacher misunderstanding of child development across
in special education? (p. 14,
cultures, and lack of teacher understanding of the second-
Essential Video)
language acquisition process
a. Instruction focuses on providing ELs with opportunities to
engage in discipline-specific 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
Describe the 6 key principles for
appropriate, and provides deliberate and appropriate scaffolds
teaching ELs. (p. 16, Essential
d. Instruction moves ELs forward by taking into account their
Reading 1)
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.
a. Legal rights for people with disabilities
b. An Individualized Education Program (IEP) for eligible K-12
students
c. Special education and related services to meet a student's
unique needs
d. Accommodations (like audiobooks or extra time) for K-12
1. List the important components students
of the Individuals with e. A requirement that public schools find and evaluate — at no
Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). cost to families — kids who may have a disability
(p. 18, Essential Reading 1) 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
, a. Legal rights for people with disabilities
b. A 504 plan for eligible K-12 students
c. Accommodations (like audiobooks or extra time) for K-12
students
d. Accommodations for college students
1. List the important components
e. A free appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least
of Section 504 of the
restrictive environment (LRE) for students
Rehabilitation Act. (p. 18,
f. Procedural safeguards that protect families' rights (like access
Essential Reading 1)
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
a. Legal rights for people with disabilities
b. Reasonable accommodations in workplaces (with 15 or more
employees)
1. List the important components
c. Freedom from discrimination at private schools (including
of the Americans with
colleges and universities) that get federal funding
Disabilities Act (ADA). (p. 18,
d. Freedom from discrimination in workplaces (with 15 or more
Essential Reading 1)
employees)
e. Access to places that offer goods and services to the public,
like restaurants and websites
LRE requires that students with disabilities be educated with their
chronologically aged peers to the greatest extent possible, and
that typically means in the general education classroom. Under
LRE, students with disabilities who are in general education
classrooms are provided with supports and services that meet
Explain the term "Least their needs as much as possible. Students with disabilities are to
Restrictive Environment (LRE)". participate fully, both academically and socially. In addition, the
(p. 18, Essential Reading 2) general education teacher is expected to differentiate the
methods used to provide services so all students benefit from
instruction. Students with disabilities are to be educated in the
general education classroom until all available methods to meet
their needs in this environment are tried and deemed
unsuccessful.
Who is covered by the People of all ages who have a physical or mental disability that
Americans with Disabilities Act substantially limits a major life activity.
(ADA). (p. 18, Essential Reading
3)
Who is covered by Section 504 Students of all ages who have a physical or mental disability that
of the Rehabilitation Act. (p. 18, substantially limits a major life activity. That can include reading,
Essential Reading 4) learning, and concentrating
Who is covered by the Kids from birth through high school (or age 21). But a child must
Individuals with Disabilities have a disability in one of 13 categories in the law and need
Education Act (IDEA). (p. 18, special education to make progress in school. Not all kids who
Essential Reading 5) struggle in school will qualify.
a. General education classroom with support
What are 4 common LRE
b. Partial mainstream/inclusion classroom
scenarios? (p. 21, Essential
c. Special education class
Reading 1)
d. Specialized program outside of the school district
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WGU Language Arts Instruction and... WGU D169 - Questions SPCE 630
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What does the term English term used to identify students whose first language is not English
learner (EL) mean?
What are some other terms used ELL, ESOL, ESL, LEP
to refer to these students?
Federal law requires that parents parents must be notified that their child has been identified as an
be notified their child has been English learner within 30 days of the beginning of the school
identified as an English learner year, and within 2 weeks for students that enroll during any other
within what time period? (p. 12, time during the school year
Essential Reading 1)
HOME LANGUAGE SURVEY is completed by the parents.
Describe one screening tool
Questions include What language did your child first understand
commonly used as the first step
or speak? What language do you or others use most often when
to identify English learners. What
speaking with your child? What language does your child use
is it called? Who completes it?
most often when speaking at home? What language does your
What are some of the questions
child use most often when speaking with other family members?
it includes? (p. 12, Essential
What language does your child use most often when speaking
Reading 1)
with friends?
ELP tests must assess the proficiency of students in all four
After a student is identified as a language domains (i.e., speaking, listening, reading, and writing).
potential EL, how are placement After the student completes the assessment, parents or
or screener tests used for guardians must receive in a timely manner information about the
further evaluation? (p. 12, student's ELP level and program options, and an opportunity to
Essential Reading 2) 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 IDENTIFICATION OF EL
the Every Student Succeeds Act LEARNERS
or ESSA (2015) as it relates to the to determine whether students are eligible for English language
education for ELs. (p. 12, instruction services
Essential Reading 2, Page 35)
,If a student is identified as EL Should parents decline disability-related services under IDEA
and is diagnosed with a and Section 504, the SEA and LEA remain obligated to provide
disability but the parent declines appropriate language assistance services to ELs.
disability-related services, what
is the school still required to
provide? (p. 14, Essential
Reading 1, Page 2)
If a student is identified as EL If parents opt out of specific EL programs and services, but have
and is diagnosed with a consented to the provision of disability related services, the LEA
disability but the parent opts out remains obligated to provide such services as required in the IEP
of the EL programs and services, or Section 504 plan, and to conduct ELP monitoring and/or
what is the school still required provide language assistance as appropriate (FAPE)
to provide? (p. 14, Essential
Reading 1, Page 2)
Be culturally and linguistically responsive. Consider native
What are some ways we can
literacy and language. Need more supports and services to
overcome the overidentification
address their language needs. Other factors including cultural
and under-identification of ELs
bias, teacher misunderstanding of child development across
in special education? (p. 14,
cultures, and lack of teacher understanding of the second-
Essential Video)
language acquisition process
a. Instruction focuses on providing ELs with opportunities to
engage in discipline-specific 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
Describe the 6 key principles for
appropriate, and provides deliberate and appropriate scaffolds
teaching ELs. (p. 16, Essential
d. Instruction moves ELs forward by taking into account their
Reading 1)
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.
a. Legal rights for people with disabilities
b. An Individualized Education Program (IEP) for eligible K-12
students
c. Special education and related services to meet a student's
unique needs
d. Accommodations (like audiobooks or extra time) for K-12
1. List the important components students
of the Individuals with e. A requirement that public schools find and evaluate — at no
Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). cost to families — kids who may have a disability
(p. 18, Essential Reading 1) 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
, a. Legal rights for people with disabilities
b. A 504 plan for eligible K-12 students
c. Accommodations (like audiobooks or extra time) for K-12
students
d. Accommodations for college students
1. List the important components
e. A free appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least
of Section 504 of the
restrictive environment (LRE) for students
Rehabilitation Act. (p. 18,
f. Procedural safeguards that protect families' rights (like access
Essential Reading 1)
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
a. Legal rights for people with disabilities
b. Reasonable accommodations in workplaces (with 15 or more
employees)
1. List the important components
c. Freedom from discrimination at private schools (including
of the Americans with
colleges and universities) that get federal funding
Disabilities Act (ADA). (p. 18,
d. Freedom from discrimination in workplaces (with 15 or more
Essential Reading 1)
employees)
e. Access to places that offer goods and services to the public,
like restaurants and websites
LRE requires that students with disabilities be educated with their
chronologically aged peers to the greatest extent possible, and
that typically means in the general education classroom. Under
LRE, students with disabilities who are in general education
classrooms are provided with supports and services that meet
Explain the term "Least their needs as much as possible. Students with disabilities are to
Restrictive Environment (LRE)". participate fully, both academically and socially. In addition, the
(p. 18, Essential Reading 2) general education teacher is expected to differentiate the
methods used to provide services so all students benefit from
instruction. Students with disabilities are to be educated in the
general education classroom until all available methods to meet
their needs in this environment are tried and deemed
unsuccessful.
Who is covered by the People of all ages who have a physical or mental disability that
Americans with Disabilities Act substantially limits a major life activity.
(ADA). (p. 18, Essential Reading
3)
Who is covered by Section 504 Students of all ages who have a physical or mental disability that
of the Rehabilitation Act. (p. 18, substantially limits a major life activity. That can include reading,
Essential Reading 4) learning, and concentrating
Who is covered by the Kids from birth through high school (or age 21). But a child must
Individuals with Disabilities have a disability in one of 13 categories in the law and need
Education Act (IDEA). (p. 18, special education to make progress in school. Not all kids who
Essential Reading 5) struggle in school will qualify.
a. General education classroom with support
What are 4 common LRE
b. Partial mainstream/inclusion classroom
scenarios? (p. 21, Essential
c. Special education class
Reading 1)
d. Specialized program outside of the school district
