What does the term English learner (EL) mean? What are some other terms used to refer to these students? - ANSWER-English Learners
ELL (English language
... [Show More] learner), ESOL (English speakers of other languages), ESL (English as a second language), LEP (limited English proficiency)
Federal law requires that parents be notified their child has been identified as an English learner within what time period? - ANSWER-parents must be notified that their child has been identified as an English learner within 30 days of the beginning of the school year, and within 2 weeks for students that enroll during any other time during the school year.
Describe one screening tool commonly used as the first step to identify English learners. What is it called? Who completes it? What are some of the questions it includes? - ANSWER-Home Language Survey
parents
1. What language did your child first understand or speak?
2. What language do you or others use most often when speaking with your child?
3. What language does your child use most often when speaking at home?
4. What language does your child use most often when speaking with other family members?
5. What language does your child use most often when speaking with friends?
After a student is identified as a potential EL, how are placement or screener tests used for further evaluation? - ANSWER-LP (English language program) tests must assess the proficiency of students in all four language domains (i.e., speaking, listening, reading, and writing).
Some SEAs and LEAs also use ELP assessments that evaluate speaking, listening, pre-reading, and pre-writing for entering kindergarten students with a primary or home language other than English.
Placement tests require that those administering and scoring them receive some level of training. LEA guidelines should describe who will administer and score assessments, and what training is required to ensure valid and reliable results.
What is the purpose of Title III of the Every Student Succeeds Act or ESSA (2015) as it relates to the education for ELs. - ANSWER-requires states to use standardized practices to identify students in need of English language instruction support, including assessment in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
If a student is identified as EL and is diagnosed with a disability but the parent declines disability-related services, what is the school still required to provide? - ANSWER-IDEA and Section 504, the SEA and LEA remain obligated to provide appropriate language assistance services to ELs.
If a student is identified as EL and is diagnosed with a disability but the parent opts out of the EL programs and services, what is the school still required to provide? - ANSWER-If parents opt out of specific EL programs and services, but have consented to the provision of disability- related services, the LEA remains obligated to provide such services as required in the IEP or Section 504 plan, and to conduct ELP monitoring and/or provide language assistance as appropriate
What are some ways we can overcome the overidentification and under-identification of ELs in special education? - ANSWER-Overidentification don't have the services for ELL
Under identification hesitant to go the route for SPED for students who may have underlying issues other than ELL
Describe the first 3 key principles for teaching ELs - ANSWER-1. 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.
2. Instruction leverages ELs' home language(s), cultural assets, and prior knowledge
3. Standards-aligned instruction for ELs is rigorous, grade-level appropriate, and provides deliberate and appropriate scaffolds
Describe the last 3 key principles for teaching ELs - ANSWER-4. Instruction moves ELs forward by taking into account their English proficiency level(s) and prior schooling experiences
5. Instruction fosters ELs' autonomy by equipping them with the strategies necessary to comprehend and use language in a variety of academic settings
6. Diagnostic tools and formative assessment practices are employed to measure students' content knowledge, academic language competence, and participation in disciplinary practices.
List the important components of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) - ANSWER-IDEA: Legal rights for people with disabilities, an individualized education program (IEP), special education and related services to meet a student's unique needs, accommodations (like audiobooks or extra time) for K-12 students, a requirement that public schools find and evaluate- at no cost to families- kids who may have a disability, education funding for schools, a free appropriate public education (FAPE) in least restrictive environment (LRE) for students, procedural safeguards that protect families' rights (like access to school records), due process (or an impartial hearing) for resolving disputes between families and schools
List the important components of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act - ANSWER-Section 504: legal rights with disabilities, a 504 plan for eligible K-12 students, accommodations for college students, a free appropriate public education (FAPE) in the less restrictive environment (LRE) for students, Procedural safeguards that protect families' rights (like access to school records), Due process (or an impartial hearing) for resolving disputes between families and schools, freedom from discrimination at private schools (including colleges and universities) that get federal funding
List the important components of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - ANSWER-ADA: Legal rights for people with disabilities, reasonable accommodations in workplaces (with 15 or more employees, Freedom from discrimination at private schools (including colleges and universities) that get federal funding, Freedom from discrimination in workplaces (with 15 or more employees), Access to places that offer goods and services to the public, like restaurants and websites
Explain the term "Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)". - ANSWER-not only a special education term, but also a legal principle—and one of the most important points for general education teachers to know about because it determines where a student with a disability is to receive education services. 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.
Who is covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - ANSWER-People of all ages who have a physical or mental disability that substantially limits a major life activity
Who is covered by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act - ANSWER-Students of all ages who have a physical or mental disability that substantially limits a major life activity. That can include reading, learning, and concentrating.
Who is covered by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) - ANSWER-Kids from birth through high school (or age 21). But a child must have a disability in one of 13 categories in the law and need special education to make progress in school. Not all kids who struggle in school will qualify.
What are 4 common LRE scenarios? - ANSWER-General education classroom with support: Your child spends the entire day in a general education class. Your child receives supports and services like a tutor or aide, assistive technology, related services, accommodations, modifications, or any combination of these.
Partial mainstream/inclusion classroom: Your child spends part of the day in a general education class. Your child gets some individual or small-group instruction in a special education class or is pulled out of class for some services.
Special education class: This is a program with specialized instruction for kids with similar learning needs.
Specialized program outside of your school district: This includes private schools, residential programs and hospital programs.
Describe the term "Manifestation Determination" as it relates to behaviors of students with IEPs or 504 Plans - ANSWER-A manifestation determination is when the IEP team looks at whether a child's disability, which can include learning and thinking differences, causes or directly contributes to misbehavior. In other words, is the behavior a "manifestation," or symptom, of the child's learning and thinking differences? If so, more protections apply.
What are the 1st possible results of a manifestation determination? - ANSWER-Yes, the misbehavior was caused by the child's disability:In this case, the school and IEP team must immediately try to figure out when the misbehavior happens and why. This is called a functional behavioral assessment (FBA). Then the team must develop a behavior intervention plan (BIP) to minimize the misbehavior. The BIP must be put into effect immediately. If the student already has a BIP, then the team needs to review and change the plan to address the misbehavior. The student must also be allowed to return to school, unless the removal was the result of bringing weapon to school, having illegal drugs at school, or causing serious bodily injury to another person at school. In these cases, the school can continue to keep the student out of school for up to 45 school days, but must still provide services.
What are the 2nd possible results of a manifestation determination? - ANSWER-2. Yes, the misbehavior happened because some aspect of the IEP wasn't followed: In this case, the school must immediately fix the situation and implement the IEP (or 504 plan) properly. The student can return to school. Again, there's an exception if the student was removed because of a weapon or illegal drugs, or for having caused serious bodily injury to someone. If these apply, the student can be kept out of school for 45 school days.
What are the 3rd possible results of a manifestation determination? - ANSWER-. No, the behavior wasn't caused by the child's disability: In this case, the school can treat the student the same as it treats students without an IEP or 504 plan. It may keep the student removed from school. However, the school must continue to provide services because of the "change in p [Show Less]