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Common Acronyms in Public Education

Common Acronyms in Public Education

  • SST - Student Success Team - A team of educators and parents who come together to develop a plan to support a student in various academic or behavior concerns as it relates to school performance and success
  • RTI - Response to Intervention - RTI aims to identify students who are struggling in school. It uses targeted teaching to help them catch up. An important part of RTI is measuring progress and providing more support to kids who need it.  
  • IEP - Individualized Education Program. The purpose of an IEP is to lay out the special education instruction, supports, and services a student needs to thrive in school.  
  • ELAC - English Language Advisory Committee - The English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) is a group of elected parents of English Learners that meet on a regular basis. The purpose of ELAC is to advise the principal and school staff on programs and services for English Learners.
  • ELD - English Language Development - Program to improve level of academic English.
  • ELPAC - English Language Proficiency Assessments for California
  • LCAP - Local Control and Accountability Plan - The LCAP is a plan that describes the goals, actions, services, and expenditures to support positive student outcomes that address state and local priorities.
  • CAASPP - California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress
  • SBAC - Smarter Balanced Assessments of California