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D003 WGU EXAM |WGU D003 OA REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
TESTED AND APPROVED 2025/2026
Americans with Disabilities Act 2008 Amendments -- ANSWER--This act
further defines and clarifies criteria necessary for determining whether a student
has a disability under ADA and Section 504
due process -- ANSWER--Specifically, when a decision affecting identification,
evaluation, or placement of a student with disabilities is to be made, the
student's parents or guardians must be given both the opportunity to be heard
and the right to have an impartial due process hearing to resolve conflicting
opinions.
multitiered system of support (MTSS) -- ANSWER--A system-wide approach
to providing evidence-based instruction using a three-tiered model based on the
needs of each child. It involves continuous monitoring of student progress in
making decisions regarding the frequency and intensity of instruction.
Special Education -- ANSWER--a set of unique educational services and
supports provided to students with disabilities who meet particular disability
criteria; these may include services provided in separate settings or services
provided in settings comprising both students with and without disabilities
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Inclusive education -- ANSWER--refers to educational approaches that
facilitate learning of all students, including those with and without disabilities,
within the same environment Differentiated Instruction -- ANSWER--Matching
instruction to meet the different needs of learners in a given classroom.
Observations -- ANSWER--include watching a student, both formally and
informally, to gather information about behavior
test -- ANSWER--is meant to be competent for each person taking it
record review -- ANSWER--is a detailed review of a students medical and
academic records. These are useful for documenting when a problem first
appears
interview -- ANSWER--how teachers gain information about students from
others who know the student (parents, etc.)
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (PL 93-112) -- ANSWER--It is
illegal to deny participation in activities or benefits of programs, or to in any
way discriminate against a person with a disability solely because of the
disability. Individuals with disabilities must have equal access to programs and
services. Auxiliary aids must be provided to individuals with impaired speaking,
manual, or sensory skills.
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Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (PL 93-380) --
ANSWER--Educational agencies that accept federal funding must grant parents
the opportunity to inspect and challenge student records, as well as require
parent consent for release of identifiable data. Once the child turns 18, these
rights are transferred to the child
Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 (PL 94-142) -- ANSWER-
-Students with disabilities have the right to a free, appropriate public education.
Schools must have on file an individualized education program for each student
determined to be eligible for services under the act. Parents have the right to
inspect school records on their children. When changes are made in a student's
educational placement or program, parents must be informed. Parents have the
right to challenge what is in records or to challenge changes in placement.
Students with disabilities have the right to be educated in the least restrictive
educational environment. Students with disabilities must be assessed in ways
that are considered fair and nondiscriminatory. They have specific protections
Education for All Handicapped Children Act 1986 Amendments (PL 99-457) --
ANSWER--
All rights of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act are extended to
preschoolers with disabilities. Each school district must conduct a
multidisciplinary assessment and develop an individualized family service plan
for each preschool child with a disability.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1990 (PL 101-476) -- ANSWER-
-This act reauthorizes the Education for All Handicapped Children Act. Two
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new disability categories (traumatic brain injury and autism) are added to the
definition of students with disabilities. A comprehensive definition of transition
services is added.
1990 Americans with Disabilities Act -- ANSWER--Guarantees equal
opportunity to individuals with disabilities in employment, public services,
transportation, state and local government services, and telecommunications
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 1997 Amendments -- ANSWER--
requires every state to have in effect policies and procedures to ensure a free
appropriate public education (FAPE) for all students with disabilities.
Elementary and Secondary Education Act 2001 (NCLB PL107-110) --
ANSWER--- Targeted resources are provided to help ensure that disadvantaged
students have access to a quality public education (Title I funds). The act aims
to maximize student learning, provide for teacher development, and enhance
school system capacity.
- The act requires states and districts to report on annual yearly progress for
all students, including students with disabilities. The act provides increased
flexibility to districts in exchange for increased accountability. The act gives
parents whose children attend schools on state "failing schools list" for two
years the right to transfer their children to another school.
- Students in "failing schools" for three years are eligible for supplemental
education services
D003 WGU EXAM |WGU D003 OA REAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
TESTED AND APPROVED 2025/2026
Americans with Disabilities Act 2008 Amendments -- ANSWER--This act
further defines and clarifies criteria necessary for determining whether a student
has a disability under ADA and Section 504
due process -- ANSWER--Specifically, when a decision affecting identification,
evaluation, or placement of a student with disabilities is to be made, the
student's parents or guardians must be given both the opportunity to be heard
and the right to have an impartial due process hearing to resolve conflicting
opinions.
multitiered system of support (MTSS) -- ANSWER--A system-wide approach
to providing evidence-based instruction using a three-tiered model based on the
needs of each child. It involves continuous monitoring of student progress in
making decisions regarding the frequency and intensity of instruction.
Special Education -- ANSWER--a set of unique educational services and
supports provided to students with disabilities who meet particular disability
criteria; these may include services provided in separate settings or services
provided in settings comprising both students with and without disabilities
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Inclusive education -- ANSWER--refers to educational approaches that
facilitate learning of all students, including those with and without disabilities,
within the same environment Differentiated Instruction -- ANSWER--Matching
instruction to meet the different needs of learners in a given classroom.
Observations -- ANSWER--include watching a student, both formally and
informally, to gather information about behavior
test -- ANSWER--is meant to be competent for each person taking it
record review -- ANSWER--is a detailed review of a students medical and
academic records. These are useful for documenting when a problem first
appears
interview -- ANSWER--how teachers gain information about students from
others who know the student (parents, etc.)
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (PL 93-112) -- ANSWER--It is
illegal to deny participation in activities or benefits of programs, or to in any
way discriminate against a person with a disability solely because of the
disability. Individuals with disabilities must have equal access to programs and
services. Auxiliary aids must be provided to individuals with impaired speaking,
manual, or sensory skills.
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Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (PL 93-380) --
ANSWER--Educational agencies that accept federal funding must grant parents
the opportunity to inspect and challenge student records, as well as require
parent consent for release of identifiable data. Once the child turns 18, these
rights are transferred to the child
Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 (PL 94-142) -- ANSWER-
-Students with disabilities have the right to a free, appropriate public education.
Schools must have on file an individualized education program for each student
determined to be eligible for services under the act. Parents have the right to
inspect school records on their children. When changes are made in a student's
educational placement or program, parents must be informed. Parents have the
right to challenge what is in records or to challenge changes in placement.
Students with disabilities have the right to be educated in the least restrictive
educational environment. Students with disabilities must be assessed in ways
that are considered fair and nondiscriminatory. They have specific protections
Education for All Handicapped Children Act 1986 Amendments (PL 99-457) --
ANSWER--
All rights of the Education for All Handicapped Children Act are extended to
preschoolers with disabilities. Each school district must conduct a
multidisciplinary assessment and develop an individualized family service plan
for each preschool child with a disability.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 1990 (PL 101-476) -- ANSWER-
-This act reauthorizes the Education for All Handicapped Children Act. Two
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new disability categories (traumatic brain injury and autism) are added to the
definition of students with disabilities. A comprehensive definition of transition
services is added.
1990 Americans with Disabilities Act -- ANSWER--Guarantees equal
opportunity to individuals with disabilities in employment, public services,
transportation, state and local government services, and telecommunications
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 1997 Amendments -- ANSWER--
requires every state to have in effect policies and procedures to ensure a free
appropriate public education (FAPE) for all students with disabilities.
Elementary and Secondary Education Act 2001 (NCLB PL107-110) --
ANSWER--- Targeted resources are provided to help ensure that disadvantaged
students have access to a quality public education (Title I funds). The act aims
to maximize student learning, provide for teacher development, and enhance
school system capacity.
- The act requires states and districts to report on annual yearly progress for
all students, including students with disabilities. The act provides increased
flexibility to districts in exchange for increased accountability. The act gives
parents whose children attend schools on state "failing schools list" for two
years the right to transfer their children to another school.
- Students in "failing schools" for three years are eligible for supplemental
education services
