School Terminology 1-15

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Parent-Teacher Conference

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Reunión de padres y maestros - Meetings between parents and teachers to discuss a child's academic progress and behavior

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Progress Report

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Informe de progreso - Written report of a student's academic progress (may or may not include grades)

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Academic Performance

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Desempeño académico

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School schedule

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Horario escolar

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Tutoring

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Tutoría

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Behavior

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Conducta

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Assessment

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Evaluación

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Special Education

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Educación especial - A special classification for students who have learning (or other) disabilities that do not allow the students to learn at the same pace (ritmo) as their peers (compañeros)

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Individualized Education Program (IEP)

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Plan educativo individualizado - A written plan that tells the school and the teachers what the learning and behavior goals are for the special education student, and also which accommodations students are required to receive. This is a LEGAL document and MUST be followed.

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Accommodations

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Adaptaciones - Special allowances (permisiones) for special education students to give them the same opportunity to learn successfully, such as extra time, having an exam read out loud to them, etc.