Doing something to unite or bring together into a unified whole.

To divide or separate from others or the whole group.

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.

The document released in 1983 that precipitated educational reforms.

An example, model, or typical example of something.

A major shift or change to an approach or expectation of something.

The measure under NCLB that holds schools, districts, and states accountable for student success.

A law passed in 2002 that provided a process for all public school students to achieve learning goals & increase achievement.

The law passed in 2015 that replaced NCLB & modified provisions for periodic state standardized testing.

The agreement between 2 opposing political parties.

The authority to make laws.

An official order to do something.

A rule made by an authority.

A point of view or judgement about something.

Citizens in a community who work together for a cause in order to affect change and make a difference.

A political system that is ruled by the people, with the belief of freedom and equality for all.

Public support for a specific cause, policy, or recommendation.

An organized group of people with the same mission.

A school of educational philosophy that focuses on the needs, interests, and experiences of the child to guide the curriculum.

A school of educational philosophy that maintains that education is enduring and school curriculums should focus on ideas that have been everlasting over time.

A school of educational philosophy that focuses on the individual and the importance of living authentically.

A school of educational philosophy that preserves traditional educational knowledge, skills, and values.

A school of educational philosophy that believes a student's behavior is a result of their environment.

A student's behavior can be conditioned through the use of behavioral reinforcements and consequences.

A school of educational philosophy that claims the purpose of education is to transmit knowledge in order to reconstruct society and address social reform.

The progressive increase in the physical size of a child such as height and weight

The progressive development of skills and abilities over the span of a lifetime

Specific physical skills and behaviors seen in children as they grow and develop

The movement of muscles to perform a precise function

The period in adolescence when a person reaches sexual maturity and is capable of reproduction

Mental activities that involve perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning

The understanding of how something (mass, numbers, volume, length) stay the same even if it changes in physical appearance

Being self-centered

The Swiss psychologist who developed the Theory of Cognitive Development in children

Children from ages 2 - 7 years in stage two of Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development

Children from ages birth - 2 years in stage one of Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development

Altering an existing schema because of new information or experiences

The process of adapting or linking new experiences or information into an already existing schema

When assimilation and accommodation are in balance

A "blueprint" or framework in the mind of how we organize new information and experiences

Children from ages 7-11 years in Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development

Children from ages 12-15 years in Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development

According to Piaget, a task that measures a child's ability to classify or group objects according to common characteristics

The ability to perceive different features or attributes of an object

The ability to understand how objects or numbers can be changed and returned back to their original state

A child's ability to sort objects according to characteristics such as increasing and decreasing lengths, weight, or volume

German-born psychoanalyst who proposed an 8-stage psychosocial theory of human development

Taking action on something before others do

Being productive and on task

Feeling less important or not worthy

A word used to identify something or someone within a scale between two opposite points

Relationships, feelings, and how we interact with the world throughout our development

How people grow in ethical behavior and deal with moral dilemmas

Moral decisions are made based on the idea of fairness and laws

A psychologist who adapted Piaget's psychological theories to explain moral and ethical decision making

A person's reasoning is based on personal moral beliefs and values

The threat of punishment versus reward, drives moral decisions.

A deliberate educational effort to support the moral, emotional, ethical, and social development of students

The elements that form a person's character such as the existence or lack of such things as integrity, honesty, and courage

Capable of yielding the desired intention, result, or outcome.

An element, circumstance, or fact that is part of an outcome.

A separate educational setting designed for students whose needs cannot be addressed in the mainstream educational system. (i.e.; behavioral, emotional, and medical needs)

The right to self-govern.

A school that receives government funding, but is independently run and must adhere to the standards outlined by the charter.

Use of public involvement for the benefit of schools.

A tuition free school that is funded by taxes and controlled by a local school board.

A private school that is supported by a religious organization and includes religious education.

A school that is privately run and funded and supported by individuals or organizations instead of the government.

Money charged for instruction of pupils.

The evaluation of the educational theories and practices from various countries.

A person who has earned credentials or certification from a higher education institution, government, or private entity and is required to maintain certification for employment.

Types of personnel who do not require specific licensing or certification to be employed at a school.

To give assistance or hold up.

Providing specific instructions or information about how something should be done.

Observing or directing a person or activity.

A person who is employed by a school to support instructional programs under the direct supervision of a teacher or other supervisor.

An occupation in which a person possesses specific knowledge, commitment, values, and characteristics in a particular line of work.

A local board or authority responsible for the provision and maintenance of schools. Approves the final budget for an educational institution.

Decide things that affect the all the schools in the entire district

Decide things that have a greater impact on students and teachers specifically for their campus.

Leads the school district by making decisions about educational programs, spending, staff, and facilities.

Students in a classroom who learn differently and fall outside the normal range of learning styles, talents, and behaviors.

A child who has a physical, emotional, behavioral impairment, or learning disability, that requires additional specialized services or accommodations.

A problem solving test that measures a person's cognitive ability.

An umbrella term that describes difficulty with auditory and visual perception, integration, memory, expressive language, and motor skills.

A developmental disability characterized by difficulty with social interaction and communication which is often evident by the age of three.

Refers to a child that simultaneously has some degree of hearing loss and visual impairment.

A profound and severe hearing impairment and the child cannot process verbal language with or without amplification.

A child who is slow to achieve the developmental milestones that are expected for children of that particular age.

Long term emotional disturbance that affects the child's educational performance.

A hearing disability that affects a child's educational performance.

A child, before the age of 18, who has significant limitations in learning, problem solving, judgement, and also in activities of daily life such as communication and independent living.

A combination of impairments or disabilities.

chronic condition that includes multiple symptoms such as severe impulsivity, hyperactivity, and difficulty sustaining attention.

A child whose abilities are significantly above the norm and who demonstrates high achievement capabilities.

A severe physical disability that limits normal functioning of muscles, bones, or joints due to disease, accident, or present at birth.

A child between the ages of 3 and 5 whose developmental process is severely delayed.

A variety of basic psychological processing disorders that affect how a child uses and understands language.

A communication disorder such as problems with verbal expression, stuttering, language, or voice impairment

An acquired brain injury caused by an external physical force resulting in functional disability and/or psychosocial impairment.

An impairment in vision that affects a child's educational performance even with correction.

A comprehensive analysis and interpretation of information.

The use of several brief tests or instruments to assess need.

Referring someone to a person or authority for review or further action.

Supports, services, and equipment that allows a student to access the content, complete tasks, and demonstrate learning

To alter, adjust, or change.

Altering or changing what is being taught or what a student is expected to learn or demonstrate.

An understanding that something exists

The unique differences among groups of people

A combination of knowledge, beliefs, values, attitudes, and experiences that embody a group of people

How people identify who they are and what they feel is most defining about themselves.

A differing array of ethnic or cultural groups of people.

A particular group of people with common national or cultural traditions.

Groups of people that can be distinguished from other groups of people by their genetic physical traits.

Social and cultural constructed differences between males and females that also include different male and female identities other than traditional roles.

Simplified perceptions of something or someone.

Unfair prejudice against or for a comparable person or group of people.

Feeling of confusion by someone who suddenly experiences an unfamiliar culture or set of beliefs.

Prejudice against or in favor of people belonging to a certain social class

Inclusion of people who might otherwise be excluded such as minorities or a person with a disability

The relationship between social rank or status and monetary wealth

The rank or social standing of a person

Teaching that confirms the values, experiences, and cultural backgrounds of students.

Arizona English Language Learner Assessment

A curriculum for non-English speaking students.

A student who is learning English.

A set of mastery guidelines for English Language Learners.

English as a Second Language

A plan guiding English Language instruction as part of the Arizona Learning Standards.

A barrier to communication.

The concept of language immersion for English Language Learners.

A setting that provides a safe and comfortable environment for learning.

An educational concept that includes the physical setting and the psychological environment

A guide for conduct or action

A set of established rules in a class that state guidelines for student behavior.

Comprehensive school guidelines established to address school wide issues such as attendance, dress code, etc.

The method of studying something in order to make a determination about relationships or important elements.

A final opinion based upon consideration of information and facts.

Making a choice after considering more than one possible option or choice.

A method of process for how things are to be done in the classroom.

A repetitive action, task, or duty that is done on a regular basis.

Skills and techniques that teachers use to keep students organized, orderly, focused, attentive, on task, and academically productive during a class.

The process by which instruction occurs, whether that might be lecture, class discussion, small group discussion, simulation, experience, or individual project.

A plan for achieving a goal; the planning or direction of an operation.

Are techniques teachers use to help students become independent, strategic learners

Strategies planned by the teacher to engage all students within the lesson (ex. think-pair-share and jigsaw).

Being an example to follow.

Learning from one's mistakes or misbehaviors.

An action plan for improving behavior.

Refers to the collection, analysis, and presentation of detailed information about a topic.

Relates to the duty to maintain confidence and thereby respect privacy.

Learning based on the senses: visual, kinesthetic, or auditory.

A teaching and learning style in which ideas, concepts, data, and other information are associated with images and techniques.

A person learns through hearing and speaking.

A learning style in which learning takes place by the students carrying out physical activities, rather than listening to a lecture or watching demonstrations.

Learns through movement, interactions, and experiences.

Learns through personal feelings, values, and attitudes.

Learns through interactions with others.

Learns through the spoken and written word.

Learns through problem-solving, numbers, and reasoning.

Learns through songs, patterns, instruments, and musical expression.

Howard Gardner's theory which categorizes learner strengths into 8 categories.

Learns through interactions with nature, classifications, and subtle differences.

Learns visually, spatially, thinks in images and pictures.

Anything that stands in the way of a child being able to learn effectively.

A chain of command; order; setup.

A description of the needs that motivate human behavior.

Humanist psychologist who developed a pyramid representing heirarchy of human needs.

contributed to the taxonomy of educational objectives and the theory of mastery learning

To bring in line with state and district standards.

Written instructions for a class session that includes learning objectives, introduction, teacher and student actions, assessments, materials and resources.

The academic content and lessons to be taught in a school, a specific course, or program.

Larger set of standards in a grouping.

A schematic that defines the learning goals or benchmarks for a specific educational program.

An item in education that can be identified, gauged, or measured.

Behaviors you observe (i.e. see or hear) such as a student sitting down, writing, raising a hand etc.

Instruction that begins the moment the bell rings and doesn't end until the bell rings again to end the class.

A brief learning activity at the beginning of each class often referred to as the: Anticipatory Set.

The process of changing from one activity to another.

Instructional methods that actively engage students in their learning.

An instructional method that delivers information to students without feedback or engagement

Refers to the content specific vocabulary words in a lesson.

The direct presentation of content to students by teachers.

Teacher facilitated student activities designed to reinforce and apply learning.

Student work that reinforces new learning through activities designed for independent thinking and problem solving.

Objects or materials that students can touch and move around in order to help them learn concepts.

A procedure at the end of a lesson in which learning is revisited and evaluated.

Analyzing personal experience that encourages insight and consideration.

A practice where special needs students are fully integrated in all general education classrooms for the student to benefit from the class and not the academics.

A written plan developed by the school's special education team, parents, teachers, and psychologist that specifies the student's academic goals.

The mandate under federal law that requires students with disabilities receive their education with nondisabled peers.

Placing a student with special needs in one or more general education classes.

Methods used to document knowledge and skills usually in measurable terms.

An activity used to measure the amount of learning during the learning process.

An activity that measures the amount of learning at the end of a class, unit, or program.