BEA Language Policy and Legislation 2

Question 1

Under Title III of ESSA, states must use Title III funds to help ELs attain which of the following?

Accepted Answer

English proficiency and meet the same academic content standards as all students

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Native language literacy before English instruction begins

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Biliteracy proficiency in two languages by grade 5

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Grade-level performance within one year of enrollment

Question 2

Which court case affirmed that a state may not bar children of undocumented immigrants from public school enrollment?

Accepted Answer

Plyler v. Doe (1982)

Answer

Lau v. Nichols (1974)

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Flores v. Arizona (2009)

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Keyes v. Denver School District (1983)

Question 3

Proposition 227 in California (1998) primarily impacted bilingual education by:

Accepted Answer

Replacing most bilingual classes with structured English immersion

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Mandating dual-language programs in all elementary schools

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Requiring native language instruction for the first two years

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Establishing a state bilingual education office

Question 4

IDEA requires that evaluations for students suspected of having disabilities must be conducted:

Accepted Answer

In the student's native language or other mode of communication

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Exclusively in English to measure true academic potential

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By a certified bilingual special education evaluator only

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Using state-approved English assessment instruments

Question 5

The 'affirmative steps' requirement under the Equal Educational Opportunities Act (EEOA) of 1974 obligates school districts to:

Accepted Answer

Take appropriate action to overcome language barriers that impede equal participation

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Provide bilingual instruction in every core subject area

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Hire bilingual staff proportional to the EL student population

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Achieve EL reclassification within three years of enrollment

Question 6

A school district's EL program is considered legally compliant when it meets which standard established in Castañeda v. Pickard?

Accepted Answer

The program must show actual results in overcoming language barriers within a reasonable time

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The program must achieve 100% reclassification within four years

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The program must use only research-based curricula approved by the state

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The program must employ credentialed bilingual teachers in every classroom