What is the term
A program where students learn Science, Math, Engineering, and Technology
STEM
504 Plan
When a student has an allergy, or needs special accommodations
PL94/142
Equal education for all handicapped students
Formative Assessments
Evaluates student learning at the beginning or during a unit. Provides information for the teacher and learner about what needs to be covered
IEP
A personalized document that is developed for an individual student who needs access to special education services
An assessment based on a set of criteria used to evaluate a student's performance
Rubric
special/gifted
When a student's learning skills are greater and others
IDEA
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Summative Assessment
Evaluates student learning at the end of a unit. This could be a final exam or essay.
ELL/ESL
English Language Learner/English as a second Language
Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
ADD/ADHD
Inclusion
When students who receive special education, are put into a classroom with students who don't receive special education
Prohibited discrimination against students on the basis of race or color
Civil Rights Act
Growth mindset
Students with a growth mindset believe that they can improve through hard work, thrive on challenge, and see failure as an opportunity to do better.
Title 1
Federal funding provided to schools with high percentages of low income students to help learners meet educational standards
Bring your own device
BYOD
Mainstreaming
When a student who receives special education is put into a classroom with other students who receive special education
NDEA
National Defense Education Act
1 on 1
One laptop or device for each student in a class or school
How an educator runs their classroom with regard to behavior and routines
classroom management
Scaffolding
A method where the teacher offers support on school work, but then steps back to allow the student to try it on their own
ESEA
Elementary and Secondary Education Act
Common core standards
A set of high quality academic standards in mathematics and English language arts/literacy