A public secondary school usually including grades 9 through 12 (typically ages 14-18).

A federal law that mandates that those with limited English proficiency are cannot be denied services.

Tests that measure students' performance compared to that of thousands of other students

Individuals who create situations that help students learn by actively involving students in the learning process, rather than just presenting information.

A federal government program designed to help preschool children from low-income families develop the skills they need for success in kindergarten and beyond.

A public school that operates with freedom from many of the regulations that apply to traditional public schools.

The largest organization of educators, it is concerned with the overall improvement of education and of the conditions of educators. It is organized at the national, state, and local levels.

Clear statement of what students are intended to learn through instruction.

Short-warm-up activities that relate to the lesson that students complete at the beginning of class.

Approach to instruction in which students work with a small group of peers to achieve a common goal and help one another learn.

A graduate degree typically requiring two or three years of study beyond a bachelor's degree; an academic degree higher than a bachelor's but lower than a doctorate.

Term used to describe what is taught in school.

A smooth way to move from one part of the lesson to the next.

An academic disability characterized by reading, writing, or math skills that are substantially below levels.

The teacher systematically gathers, analyzes, and uses relevant data to measure student progress, to inform instructional content and delivery methods, and to provide timely and constructive feedback to both students and parents.

An evaluation of students' learning after instruction has taken place- assesses whether students are meeting learning outcomes or objectives.

Supreme Court doctrine established in the case of Plessy v. Ferguson. Allowed state-required racial segregation in places of public accommodation as long as the facilities were equal.

Conforming to the conduct, aims, or qualities that mark a profession.

A case that was brought to supreme court by black lawsuits to challenge the legality of segregation. The court ruled that segregation was legal as long as it was "equal"

An ongoing part of instruction that provides feedback about students' learning as it occurs.

Comparing what you already know with the information you are given in order to decide whether you agree with it.

A national organization that seeks to help students explore the teaching profession, promotes teaching as a career, and provides resources and programs related to the profession.

Desire to work with young people

Statements of what students are expected to know and be able to do at certain points.

Unexpected learning opportunity when a teacher has a chance to dialogue and explore ideas with students in an unplanned manner.

A personal statement about an individual's thoughts, views, and values as they relate to the practice of teaching.

The teacher challenges and supports each student's learning by providing appropriate content and developing skills which address individual learning differences.

Modifications to the environment, learning strategies, or materials that are made to help students with particular special needs succeed in the classroom.

Signed in by Obama, this act gave greater latitude to individual states for decision making regarding content area standards, assessment techniques, and corrective actions for low performing schools.

Opportunities that take place after high school.

Four domains for effective teaching that include planning and preparation for teaching, instruction, professional responsibilities, and continued professional development created by Charlotte Danielson.

Shows that an educational institution maintains standards that qualify graduates for professional practice in a career or career area.

Federal law that outlines the special education law, policies, and procedural requirements that states must follow.

Unanimously held that the racial segregation of children in public schools violated the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment.

The teacher demonstrates an understanding of the curriculum, subject content, pedagogical knowledge, and the needs of students by providing relevant learning experiences.

He is generally considered as the father of modern education

A process used to appraise individual students' learning and performance.

A customized plan for a student with a disability that guides the instruction and services the student receives.

A variety of techniques used to adapt instruction to the individual ability levels and learning styles of each student in the classroom.

People who commit to staying up-to-date in their knowledge and skills.

The teacher creates a student-centered, academic environment in which teaching and learning occur at high levels and students are self-directed learners.

He was a philosopher who believed in "learning by doing" which formed the foundation of progressive education. Father of Progressive Education

A person who works under the supervision of a more highly educated professional

Two year college degree from a community college, university, college, or technical school.

Detailed outlines for teaching a specific topic or skill, including what will be taught, how it will be taught, why it is being taught, and how learning will be evaluated.

Techniques used to maintain a healthy learning environment, relatively free of behavior problems.

Provides adapted programs, extra staff, and specialized equipment or learning environments or materials to help students with special needs to learn.

Courses of study that prepare students for careers related to a specific trade or occupation.

Practice of placing children with special needs in regular classroom settings, with the support of professionals who provide special education services