Education Glossary
Comprehensive definitions of school types, education terms, and academic concepts
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Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)
A plan developed for students whose behavior impedes learning, outlining strategies to address challenging behaviors positively.
Special EducationBenchmark Assessment (Interim Assessment)
Periodic assessments administered throughout the year to measure student progress toward learning standards.
TestingBilingual Education
Educational programs that use two languages for instruction, developing proficiency in both languages.
InternationalBlended Learning
An educational approach combining traditional classroom instruction with online digital media and activities.
Teaching LearningBoarding School (Residential School)
A residential school where students live on campus in dormitories during the academic year, receiving education, meals, housing, and extracurricular activities in an immersive learning community.
School TypesBTEC (Business and Technology Education Council)
Vocational qualifications offered in the UK as alternatives to traditional academic qualifications like GCSEs and A-Levels.
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