Curriculum & Instruction Glossary
Curriculum & Instruction
Glossary
DDM District Determined Measures-district built assessments to measure student growth
SRSD Self-Regulated Strategy Development-Instructional writing strategies
UBD Understanding by design- Structure for unit developments focused on transfer learning
MCAS Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System-current state testing systems
IEP Individualize Education Program
504 “Section 504” is a civil rights law for individuals with disabilities designed to prevent any form of discrimination based on disabilities.
SEI Structured English Immersion-Practices for educating English Language Learning in the general education classroom
ELL English Language Learners-Students who have a native language other than English
WIDA World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment-Students esting for English Language Learners
DESE Mass Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
STEM Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
PDC Professional Development Council
CAB Curriculum Advisory Board
NGSS Next Generation Science Standards
CCSS Common Core State Standards
Spell Link Phonics Early Elementary/Work Study Program
DIBELS Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (Assessment)
ALICE Alert, Lock-down, Inform, Counter, Evacuate Safety Protocol
IA Instructional Assistant
SPED Special Education
Responsive Classroom School Culture & Character Classroom Education Program
ABA Applied Behavior Analysis
Executive Functioning Organization Management
PLC Professional Learning Community
MCU Model Curriculum Unit
BCBA Board Certified Behavior Analysis