Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Practice Test

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According to federal law, which requirement must be met regarding Limited English Proficient students and special education?

Signed agreement by the ESL teacher before placement in SPED program

Disproportionality oversight by the state for SPED placement

Mandatory content instruction in L1 before SPED evaluation

Placement assessment that includes evaluation in L1 before SPED decisions

The requirement pertaining to Limited English Proficient (LEP) students and special education mandates that a placement assessment includes an evaluation in the student's first language (L1) before any decisions about special education (SPED) placement are made. This is crucial because it ensures that the assessment of the student’s needs and abilities is accurate and fair, taking into account their language proficiency. By evaluating in the student's native language, educators can obtain a clearer understanding of the child's actual skills and challenges without the confounding factor of limited English proficiency. This process helps in making informed decisions about the appropriate educational services that will best support the student’s needs. The other options do not specifically address the key requirement of ensuring that evaluations are conducted in L1 to accurately assess the student's capabilities and to avoid misidentification in special education services.

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