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California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA)

The California Alternate Performance Assessment (CAPA) is an assessment for students with significant cognitive disabilities, allowing them to demonstrate knowledge through individualized portfolios.

California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP)

The California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) measures K-12 students' academic proficiency in California.

California Basic Educational Data System (CBEDS)

The California Basic Educational Data System (CBEDS) is a statewide data collection system for California's public K-12 education, gathering essential metrics on enrollment, staffing, and facilities.

California Education Code

The California Education Code is the legal framework governing K-12 education in California, covering governance, curriculum, funding, and student rights.

California English Language Development Test (CELDT)

The California English Language Development Test (CELDT) was an assessment for evaluating English proficiency in English learner students in California.

California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)

The California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) was a standardized test required for high school graduation in California, assessing proficiency in English and math.

California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)

The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) is a major pension fund providing retirement and health benefits to California's public employees and retirees.

California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP)

The California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP) provide a framework for effective teaching and guide teacher preparation, evaluation, and professional development in California.

California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS)

The California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS) provides retirement, disability, and survivor benefits to California's public school educators.

CBEST (California Basic Educational Skills Test)

The CBEST is a standardized test in California assessing basic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics for prospective educators.

Certificated/Credentialed Employees

Certificated or credentialed employees are qualified educators with the necessary certifications to teach in K-12 schools.

Certificate Programs

Certificate programs are short-term educational courses focused on specific skills or knowledge, enhancing career opportunities and professional development.

Class for Zoom

Class for Zoom refers to online classes conducted via the Zoom platform, enabling real-time interaction and collaboration between educators and students.

Classroom Management

Classroom management involves strategies educators use to create a positive learning environment and effectively address student behavior.

Collaborative Learning

Collaborative learning is an instructional method where students work together in groups to achieve shared learning objectives through active engagement and cooperation.

Common Core State Standards (CCSS)

The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are a set of educational benchmarks in math and ELA aimed at ensuring consistent learning expectations across U.S. states.

Concurrent Enrollment

Concurrent enrollment allows high school students to earn college credits while still in high school, benefiting their education and future careers.

Content Standards

Content standards are guidelines that define what students should know and be able to do at various grade levels across subjects.

Cooperative Learning

Cooperative learning is a teaching strategy that promotes collaborative learning among students in small groups to achieve common goals.

Criterion-Referenced Test

A criterion-referenced test measures a student's performance against specific learning standards, focusing on individual proficiency rather than peer comparison.

Cumulative Exam

A cumulative exam is an assessment that evaluates a student's understanding of an entire course curriculum over a specific period.

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