US Educational Terms Glossary (Garland Green)
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SEAState education agency (e.g. state department of education) |
SEDLSouthwest Educational Development Laboratory |
Sheltered EnglishAn instructional approach in which classes are composed entirely of students learning English. Students are taught using methods that make academic instruction in English understandable. In some schools, students may be clustered in a mainstream classroom. |
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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