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act


This test is a multiple choice-style, national college admissions exam. Students are tested in English, math, reading, science – and writing depending on the exam needed. Students receive scores up to [..]
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Assistive technology


Equipment that helps kids with special needs learn, grow and conquer their limitations in the classroom, and ranging from versatile button switches to whiteboards to spell checkers.
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Block scheduling


A type of class schedule in which students have fewer, but longer classes per day. For example, instead of having six classes in a day, students might have three or four longer periods.
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certificate of completion


A certificate given to students who finish high school and who had Individual Education Plans (IEPs) or were on an alternative curriculum route. A CoC is not a high school diploma, which is awarded to [..]
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certified


Staff members or administrators possess a state and/or national teaching certificate, statement, professional recognition or license in a given area.
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Charter schools


Tax-supported schools established by a charter between a granting body (such as a school board) and an outside group (such as teachers and parents), which operates the school without most local and st [..]
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Common Core


A national educational initiative that details proficiency for K-12 students in core subjects by the end of each grade. The goal is to establish consistent educational standards across all states.
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Cooperative Education Program


A program that results from a written, voluntary agreement between two or more local districts to provide educational programs for pupils.
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Coordinated Early Intervening Services


A pediatrician and/or early learning and care program may refer a child for CEIS within a local school district if there are concerns the child may need some type of educational services upon entering [..]
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dual enrollment


Dual enrollment is when a high school student enrolls in college classes to earn college credit while still attending high school.
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