A division of a university that is made of support staff, professors, etc. that provide instruction in a specific degree program, such as the education department.

A school’s instructional, leadership and support staff who have the responsibility of creating curriculum, instructing students, and managing a division or department of a university.

An institution’s formal process of welcoming admitted students to campus and giving them an education on the information and policies that they will need to be successful from day one. It is usually a half day or full day event.

A student, usually in graduate school, who assists a professor with instructing an undergraduate course, generally as part of an assistantship or even fellowship. At some institutions, TA’s give lectures and grade assignments.

An educator who is delegated to perform certain educational tasks within and outside of the classroom but is not yet licensed as a teacher.

A document created by school district administrators to assist educators in staying on track and ensure the continuity of curriculum across schools within the district.

Is having two or more certified teachers in the classroom sharing responsibility for teaching all or some of the students assigned to the classroom. These teachers work together to plan and deliver instruction, assessment, remediation, etc.

An action that is instituted by school officials at the onset of a school year to pinpoint which students who are at risk for academic failure. School district employees conduct some evaluations while others are performed by independent education evaluators.