US Educational Terms Glossary (Garland Green)
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SEAState education agency (e.g. state department of education) | |
SEDLSouthwest Educational Development Laboratory | |
Single-Subject Credential A credential required to teach middle or high school. It authorizes a teacher to teach in a single subject area such as English or a foreign language. | |
Socioeconomically DisadvantagedStudents whose parents do not have a high school diploma or who participate in the federally funded free/reduced price meal program because of low family income. (Ed Source) | |
Spanish Assessment of Basic Education, Second Ed. (SABE/2)A norm-referenced assessment required for all Spanish-speaking students in grades two through eleven who have been enrolled in California schools for less than one year. SABE/2 is part of the STAR program and the results are part of the school's API. It covers Spanish/language arts and mathematics. (Ed Source) | |
Special Day ClassesFull-day classes for students with learning disabilities, speech and/or language impairments, serious emotional disturbances, cognitive delays, and a range of other impairments. Classes are taught by certified special education teachers. A student may be placed in a regular classroom as appropriate according to the student's IEP. | |
Special EducationSpecial instruction provided for students with educational or physical disabilities, tailored to each student's needs and learning style. | |
Staff Development DaysDays set aside in the school calendar for teacher training. School is not generally held on these days. | |
Standardized Tests
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