Background Knowledge
Acronyms
100

Just one of these during the early years increases the likelihood of Black children graduating from high school. 

What is a Black Teacher?

100

BEI

What is Black Educators Initiative?

200

The Black Educators Initiative is a national effort to perform these 3 tasks in regard to Black teachers.

What is to recruit, develop/train, and retain?

200

NCTR

What is National Center for Teacher Residencies?

300

APEC Fellows should rely on these for guidance and support throughout their field experience.

What are their mentor teachers?

300

KOL

What is Knowledge of Learners?

400

These behaviors are high priority in preparing candidates for effectiveness in the classroom.

What are key teacher practices?

400

CRT

What is Culturally Responsive Teaching?

500

This type of teaching is designed to provide opportunities for children at different ability levels to learn in the same classroom?

What is differentiated instruction?

500

SCTS

What is South Carolina Teaching Standards?