Who is responsible for providing ELD instruction to ELs in non-ESL classrooms?

The general education teachers of the classes in which ELs are enrolled

How should ELs be graded in general education content courses?

ELs should be graded using the same system as all the other students

When is it acceptable for ELD instruction to replace a student’s ELA class?

When ELD instruction is aligned to the ELA standards

What is the main goal of an ELD program in Pennsylvania public schools?

To help Els use English in social and academic settings

How should an LEA respond if a parent does not reply after receiving information about recommended EL services?

Proceed with the recommended placement

How can ELD be delivered in schools?

As a stand-alone class or embedded within content courses with ESL support

What must Pennsylvania schools provide for ELs who also qualify for special education services?

Students should receive both ELD and special education services

Which of the following must LEAs provide to parents within 30 days of the start of the school year?

Notification of the parent’s right to refuse services, Notification of the student’s continued participation in the LIEP

What should be provided to families of English Learners?

Translated communication in a language they understand

Can parents refuse specialized ELD programming for their children?

Yes, as long as the decision is informed and voluntary

What is one requirement for staff who deliver ESL under PA law?

They must hold an ESL program certification

What is the role of the Home Language Survey?

To identify potential English Learners

When must LEAs complete the identification and placement process for newly enrolled EL students?

Within the first 30 days of school, Within 14 days of enrollment after the start of the school year

Which language domains are assessed by the ACCESS for ELLs test?

Listening, speaking, reading, and writing

What is the purpose of the monitoring period after reclassification?

To ensure continued academic success without ELD support

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1
What annual assessment is used in Pennsylvania to measure English proficiency of ELs?
WIDA ACCESS
Keystone Exams
WIDA Screener
PSSA
2
Who is responsible for providing ELD instruction to ELs in non-ESL classrooms?
An aid delivers ELD instruction in general education classrooms
The school counselors
The general education teachers of the classes in which ELs are enrolled
The ELD teacher should deliver all ELD instruction
3
How should ELs be graded in general education content courses?
ELs should be graded pass/fail
ELs should be graded using the same system as all the other students
ELs should receive narrative progress reports
ELs should be exempt from grading in content classes
4
When is it acceptable for ELD instruction to replace a student’s ELA class?
ELD instruction should always replace the EL’s ELA class
When ELD instruction is aligned to the ELA standards
ELD instruction should never replace the EL’s ELA class
When a student scores below basic on reading assessments
5
What is the main goal of an ELD program in Pennsylvania public schools?
To help Els use English in social and academic settings
To focus instruction on grammar and vocabulary for ELs
To replace students' native languages with English
To prepare ELs for standardized testing
6
How often must English proficiency be reassessed for ELs?
Every other year
Every time they go to a new school
Once a year
Every three years
7
How should an LEA respond if a parent does not reply after receiving information about recommended EL services?
Remove the student from all ELD related services
Reach out to the student’s previous school for advice on services
Proceed with the recommended placement
Assign the student to a general education class without supports
8
When is it not appropriate to rely on students, siblings, or friends for interpretation?
Parent/teacher conferences
Giving a tour of a new school
Helping explain school lunch options
Reminding parents about an upcoming field trip
9
How can ELD be delivered in schools?
Only as a separate ELD stand-alone class
As a stand-alone class or embedded within content courses with ESL support
By paraprofessionals under teacher supervision
Through online programs
10
What must Pennsylvania schools provide for ELs who also qualify for special education services?
ELs should be placed in general education classes
Special education services should replace ELD services
Students should receive both ELD and special education services
ELs with disabilities should focus only on language development
11
Which of the following must LEAs provide to parents within 30 days of the start of the school year?
An updated home language survey
A list of extracurricular activities available at the school
Notification of the parent’s right to refuse services
Notification of the student’s continued participation in the LIEP
12
What does 'LEP' stand for?
Language Exposure Plan
Language Education Program
Limited English Proficiency
Learning English Proficiency
13
What should be provided to families of English Learners?
Verbal instructions
Translated communication in a language they understand
English-only documents
Weekly updates from the classroom teacher
14
Can parents refuse specialized ELD programming for their children?
No, all ELs must participate in the program is the LEA recommends it
Yes, as long as the decision is informed and voluntary
Only if the child is in elementary school
Yes, as long as the general education teacher agrees
15
What is one requirement for staff who deliver ESL under PA law?
They must have a degree in psychology
They can be paraprofessionals with training
They must hold an ESL program certification
They must be fluent in multiple languages
16
What is the role of the Home Language Survey?
To determine a student’s reading level
To decide school placement
To identify potential English Learners
To assign a teacher
17
Which assessment is commonly used to determine the English language proficiency of ELs?
PSSA
Keystone Exams
WIDA ACCESS
WIDA Screener
18
When must LEAs complete the identification and placement process for newly enrolled EL students?
Within 90 days of the start of the school year
Within the first 30 days of school
Within 14 days of enrollment after the start of the school year
Within 30 days after parent permission is received
19
Which language domains are assessed by the ACCESS for ELLs test?
Grammar and vocabulary
Reading and spelling
Listening, speaking, reading, and writing
Reading and grammar
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What is the purpose of the monitoring period after reclassification?
To prepare students for special education
To test for ACCESS again
To assess fluency in native language
To ensure continued academic success without ELD support

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