There is more to come, but this is a start. If you find other terms you would like explained, please let me know.
Education students, a caveat – these are informal and opinionated definitions!
Acronyms and Abbreviations
ADD = attention deficit disorder
ADHD = attention deficit hyperactive disorder
CCAT = Canadian Cognitive Abilities Test
EFI = early French immersion
EFTO = Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario
FI = French immersion
LD = learning disability (disabled)
LST = learning support teacher
IPRC = identification, process and review committee
IQ = intelligence quotient
IEP = individual learning plan
IB = international baccalaureate (programme)
LFI = late French immersion
LST = learning support teacher
MIDI = Musical Instrument Digital Interface
MFI = middle French immersion
OSR = Ontario student record
SES = Socio-Economic Status
TIPS=Targeted Implementation and Planning Supports for Revised Mathematics
WISC = Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children
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