Special Education
Placing a SPED student in a gen ed classroom because he/she shows the ability to keep up with the regular curriculum
Mainstreaming
Any form of test that requires all test takers to answer the same questions and is scored in a standard manner
Standardized Test
The differences in learning and graduation rates among schools/students
Achievement Gap
Guidelines for student behavior in a classroom
Classroom Rules
A reference to any education beyond high school
Post-Secondary
Changing of learning strategies and/or materials to help students with special needs succeed in the classroom
Accommodation
Statements of what students should understand at specific grade levels or developmental stages
Benchmarks
Characteristics of students/groups that make them more likely to struggle and/or fail academically
At-Risk
Guidelines that explain specific actions for students to take while in the classroom
Classroom Procedures
A school designed to emphasize a particular subject area or area of talent that attracts qualified students from throughout the district
Magnet School
A written educational plan developed for a specific student with disabilities
IEP (Individualized Education Program)
An assessment that is meant to provide feedback about students’ learning/understanding after learning has occurred
Summative Assessment
A noticeable, measurable lag in an area of development that is beyond average variations
Developmental Delay
The day-to-day methods of the teacher to control student behavior and learning
Classroom Management
A tuition-free school of choice that is publicly funded but independently run
Charter School
Placing a SPED student into a gen ed class if he/she will benefit from the class, using modified class assignments
Inclusion
Assessment that is meant to provide feedback about students’ learning/understanding while learning is occurring rather than after
Formative Assessment
Learning experiences customized for students based on the learning needs, interests, and aspirations of individual students
Personalized Learning
The “way of life” characteristic of a class group; determined by the social make-up of the group and physical environment characteristics
Classroom Culture
A post-secondary school that is designed to teach specific skills needed to work in various trades
Technical School
When a SPED student's goals, expectations, level of performance or course content is changed to provide opportunities for success
Modification
A battery of tests required for the initial certification of teachers
Praxis Series
The practice of dividing classes into small instructional groups based on student strengths/weaknesses
Ability Grouping
A teaching method in which a teacher models or offers supports and then steps back to allow students to try it on their own
Scaffolding
School guidelines for faculty/staff and students that generally address common issues dress code, attendance, etc
School Policies