Acronym
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Translation
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AYP
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Annual Yearly Progress – accountability for schools based on NCLB
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CCSU
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Clayton College and State University
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ESOL/ESL
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English Second to other languages – students who speak other languages receive extra assistance by a ESOL certified teacher
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GLISI
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Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement
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GLRS
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Georgia Learning Resource System - a network of 17 centers throughout Georgia that provide training and resources to educators and parents of students with disabilities |
GMAS |
Georgia Milestones Assessment System – assessment given to students in Georgia based on state standards |
IPASS
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Computerized program to assist students with math instruction
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ISS
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In School Suspension – program to keep students at school after certain discipline infractions
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LLPC
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Leadership Preparation Performance Coaching
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MMGW
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Making Middle Grades Work – Part of the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) – contracted agency
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MRESA
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Metro Regional Educational Service Agency
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NCLB
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No Child Left Behind Act
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OAS
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Online Assessment System – state supported web-based program students can access for GMAS assistance
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OSS
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Out of School Suspension
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PIE
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Partners In Education
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PLU
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Professional Learning Unit – credits teachers earn for taking professional learning classes
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PTSA
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Parent Teacher Student Association
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READ 180
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Tiered reading program
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RUC2 - RUCC
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Are you a committed comet – incentive program for students
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SAT
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Strategic Action Team – central office assistance for schools
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SES
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Supplemental Education Services – federal money for tutoring for needs improvement schools
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SIP
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School Improvement Plan
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SREB
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Southern Regional Education Board – agency contracted to give assistance
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SRO
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School Resource Officer
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SST
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Student Support Team
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SWIS
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Data program we use for discipline as well as procedures and routines
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TBD
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To be determined
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TestTrax
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Web-based information system where we can look up testing data
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