2/23/17
AbouttheDictionaryIneducation,writtenandverbalcommunicationsareoftenaccentedbytheheavyuseofacronyms.This“alphabetsoup”allowsthespeakerorwritertoincreaseefficiency,butoftenattheexpenseofclarity.Thisdictionarywascreatedtohelpdispelunnecessaryconfusion.Itisafairlycompleteguidetotheacronymsyouwillhearorreadinyourdailywork.
UsingAcronyms
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401(a) QualifiedRetirementPlanforTerminalSickLeaveandAnnualLeave
403(b) TaxShelteredAnnuity
403(b)(7) TaxShelteredAccountwithMutualFunds
457 DeferredCompensationPlan
A/C AirConditioning
A+PLAN Florida’sSchoolGradingSystem
A++Plan 2006legislationenhancingSchoolAccountabilityStandards
AAIDD AssociationonIntellectualandDevelopmentalDisabilities
AAS AmericanAssociationofSuicidology
AASL AmericanAssociationofSchoolLibrarians
ABC Assist,Believe,CareProgram
ABCSchoolProgram ABusinessCommunitySchoolProgram
ABCTE AmericanBoardforCertificationofTeacherExcellence
ABE AdultBasicEducation
ACA AffordableCareAct
ACE AdultandCommunityEducation
ACGIH AmericanConferenceofGovernmentIndustrialHygienists
ACM AsbestosContainingMaterial
ACP AchieveCenterofPasco
ACP AlternativeCertificationProgram
ACR AchieveCenteratRichey
ACT AmericanCollegeTest
ACTE AssociationforCareerandTechnicalEducation
ADA AmericanswithDisabilitiesAct
ADAA AmericanswithDisabilitiesActAmendmentsActof2008
ADHD AttentionDeficitHyperactivityDisorder
ADM Alcohol,DrugAbuse,MentalHealth
ADM AverageDailyMembership
AE AdultEducation
AECT AssociationforEducationalCommunicationsandTechnology
AES AncloteElementarySchool
AFC AverageFinalCompensation
AFE AllianceforFamilyEngagement
AFR AnnualFinancialReport
AHCA AgencyforHealthCareAdministration(Medicaid)
AHERA AsbestosHazardEmergencyResponseAct
2/23/17
AHJ AuthorityHavingJurisdiction
AHS AncloteHighSchool
AHU AirHandlerUnit
AIA TheAmericanInstituteofArchitects
AICE AdvancedInternationalCertificateofEducation(Cambridge)
AIME AssociationforInformationMediaandEquipment
AIMS ActivitiesIntegratingMathematicsandScience
AKA AlsoKnownAs
ALA AmericanLibraryAssociation
ALJ AdministrativeLawJudge
ALL AcceleratedLiteracyLearning
AM AcceleratedMath
AMAO AnnualMeasurableAchievementObjective(underNCLB)
AND AcademyofNutritionandDietetics
AOSA AmericanOrff-SchulwerkAssociation(Music)
AP AdvancedPlacement
AP AssistantPrincipal
APD AgencyforPersonswithDisabilities
APD AuditoryProcessingDisorder
APE AdaptivePhysicalEducation
API ApplicationProgramInterface
APSE AssociationforPersonsinSupportedEmployment
AR AcceleratedReader
ARC AssociationforRetardedCitizens
ARM Accountability,ResearchandMeasurement
ARNP AdvancedRegisteredNursePractitioner
ARTS AdultResidentialTreatmentServices
ASA AssistantStateAttorney
ASA AssistantSuperintendentforAdministration
ASAP AllianceforSubstanceAbusePrevention
ASCD AssociationforSupervisionandCurriculumDevelopment
ASD AutismSpectrumDisorder
ASHA AmericanSchoolHealthAssociation
ASHA AmericanSpeech-LanguageHearingAssociation
ASHRAE AmericanSocietyforHeating,Refrigeration,andAirConditioningEngineers
ASMP AfterSchoolMealProgram
ASOS AssistantSuperintendentofSchools
ASSA AssistantSuperintendentforStudentAchievement
ASSS AssistantSuperintendentforSupportServices
ASVAB ArmedServicesVocationalAptitudeBattery
ATEN AssistiveTechnologyEducationNetwork
ATOD AlcoholTobaccoandOtherDrugs
ATOP AccomplishedTeachersofPasco
2/23/17
ATP ActiveTreatmentPlan
ATS AlternativestoSuspension
AYP AdequateYearlyProgress
BCABA BoardCertifiedAssistantBehaviorAnalyst
BCBA BoardCertifiedBehaviorAnalyst
BCBSFL BlueCrossBlueShieldofFlorida
BCC BoardofCountyCommissioners
BCE BusinessCooperativeEducation
BEESS BureauofExceptionalEducationandStudentServices
BES BexleyElementary
BESTAct BetterEducatedStudentsandTeachers
BIAC BusinessandIndustryAdvisoryCouncil(TechPrep/School-To-CareerProgram)
BICS BasicInterpersonalCommunicationSkills
BIOS BasicInput-OutputSystem
BIP BehaviorInterventionPlan
BOK BodiesofKnowledge
BPC BehavioralProfileChecklist
BPMS BayonetPointMiddleSchool
BSI BureauofSchoolImprovement
BTE BusinessTechnologyEducation
CAA CommunityActionAgency
CAC CitizensAdvisoryCommittee
CAD ComputerAidedDraftingorComputerAssistedDesign
CAES CalusaElementarySchool
CAFR ComprehensiveAnnualFinancialReport
CAI ComputerAssistedInstruction
CALP CognitiveAcademicLanguageProficiency
CAP Career&AcademicPlannerProgram
CAPA CareerandAcademicPartnersinAction
CAPE CareerandProfessionalEducationAct
CAPS CareerAbilityPlacementSurvey
CAR-PD ContentAreaReading-ProfessionalDevelopment
CARD CenterforAutismandRelatedDisorders
CARES CommunityAgingandRetirementServices,Inc.
CAS CareerAptitudeSurvey
CASAS ComprehensiveAdultStudentAssessmentSystem
CASE CouncilofAdministratorsofSpecialEducation
CAST CenterforActivitiesandSkillTraining
CATV CableTelevision
CBA CertifiedBehaviorAnalyst
CBA CollectiveBargainingAgreement
CBA Curriculum-basedAssessment
CBC Community-basedCare
2/23/17
CBE Competency-basedEducation
CBE Curriculum-basedEvaluation
CBI Community-BasedInstruction
CBM Curriculum-BasedMeasurement
CBO ChiefBuildingOfficial
CBO Community-BasedOrganization
CBS Community-BasedServices
CBT ComputerBasedTest
CBVA Curriculum-BasedVocationalAssessment
CCC CharacterCountsCoalition
CCC ComputerCurriculumCorporation-NowNCSPearson(SuccessMakerSoftware)
CCMHS CypressCreekMiddle/HighSchool
CCRP CoreComprehensiveReadingProgram
CCSS CommonCoreStateStandards
CCTV Closed-CircuitTelevision
CDA ChildDevelopmentAssociateCredential
CEC CouncilforExceptionalChildren
CECF/BPA CooperativeEducationClubsofFlorida/BusinessProfessionalsofAmerica
CELLA ComprehensiveEnglishLanguageLearningAssessment
CEM CertifiedEnergyManager
CENES CentennialElementarySchool
CENMS CentennialMiddleSchool
CEPRI CouncilforEducationPolicyResearchandImprovement
CERCLA ComprehensiveEnvironmentalResponse,Compensation,andLiabilityAct
CES CypressElementarySchool
CFO ChiefFinanceOfficer
CFR CodeofFederalRegulations
CG CentralGarage
CGFM CertifiedGovernmentFinanceManager
CGR CommunicationsandGovernmentRelationsDepartment
CHADD ChildrenandAdultswithAttentionDeficitDisorderAssociation
CHES ChascoElementarySchool
CHMS ChascoMiddleSchool
CIH CertifiedIndustrialHygienist
CINS/FINS ChildreninNeedofServices/FamiliesinNeedofServices
CIPA ChildInternetProtectionAct
CIS ChangeinStatus
CIT CrisisInterventionTeam
CL ChildRearingLeave
CLAST CollegeLevelAcademicSkillsTest
CLMS CrewsLakeMiddleSchool
CM CareerMentors
CM ConstructionManager
2/23/17
CMHS CommunityMentalHealthCenter
CMS Children’sMedicalServices
CMS ComprehensiveManagementServices
CNP ChildNutritionProgram
COB CoordinationofBenefits
COBRA ConsolidatedOmnibusBudgetReconciliationAct
COE CertificateofEligibility-usedtoidentifymigrantfamilies
COE CouncilonOccupationalEducation
COES ConnertonElementarySchool
COLA Cost-of-LivingAdjustment
COMP ClassroomOrganizationandManagementProgram
COOP CooperativeEducation
COP CertificatesofParticipation(Bond)
COPES CareerOrientationPlacementandEvaluationSurvey
COPS CareerOccupationalPreferenceSystem
COTA CertifiedOccupationalTherapyAssistant
CP CerebralPalsy
CP ContinuousProgress
CPA CertifiedPublicAccountant
CPGA CentralPascoGirlsAcademy
CPI ChildProtectiveInvestigator
CPI CrisisPrevention/Intervention
CPM CertifiedPurchasingManager
CPPB CertifiedProfessionalPublicBuyer
CPPO CertifiedPublicPurchasingOfficer
CPT CollegePlacementTest
CPT CurriculumPlanningTool
CRES CoteeRiverElementarySchool
CRISS CreatingIndependenceThroughStudent-ownedStrategies
CRO ConservationandRecyclingOperations
CROP CollegeReachOutProgram
CRS CentralReceivingServices
CRT CriterionReferencedTest
CS CareerSpecialist
CS CharterSchoolLeave
CSAS CustodialServicesAreaSpecialist
CSRMS CharlesS.RusheMiddleSchool
CSST Children’sServicesStaffingTeam
CTE CareerandTechnicalEducation
CTSO Career&TechnicalStudentOrganization
CTV CommunicatingtheVision
CWTES ChesterW.TaylorElementarySchool
D-B Design-Build
2/23/17
D/B Deaf/Blind
D/HH Deaf/HardofHearing
D&E DiagnosticandEvaluation
DA DifferentiatedAccountability
DAC DistrictAdvisoryCouncil
DARE DrugAbuseResistanceEducation
DASRAC DistrictandSchoolRestructuringAdvisoryCommittee
DBES DoubleBranchElementarySchool
DBO DeputyBuildingOfficial
DBS DivisionofBlindServices
DCA DepartmentofCommunityAffairs
DCF DepartmentofChildrenandFamilies
DCT DiversifiedCareerTechnology
DD DevelopmentallyDelayed
DE DiscoveryEducation
DE DistributiveEducation
DE DualEnrollment
DEP DepartmentofEnvironmentalProtection
DFWP DistrictFacilitiesWorkProgram
DHMO DentalHealthMaintenanceOrganization
DI DifferentiatedInstruction
DIBELS DiagnosticInventoryofBasicEarlyLiteracySkills
DJJ DepartmentofJuvenileJustice
DLA DevelopmentalLanguageArts(throughESOL)
DNE DidNotEnter
DNR DoNotResuscitate
DNS DomainNameServer
DOAH DivisionofAdministrativeHearings
DOB DateofBirth
DOE DateofEntry
DOE DepartmentofEducation
DOES DenhamOaksElementarySchool
DOH DepartmentofHealth
DOJ DepartmentofJustice
DOK DepartmentofKnowledge
DOT DepartmentofTransportation
DOT DictionaryofOccupationalTitles
DP DeliberatePractice
DPES DeerParkElementarySchool
DPP DeliberatePracticePlan
DRC DataRecognitionCorporation
DRC DevelopmentReviewCommittee
DRI DevelopmentofRegionalImpact
2/23/17
DROP DeferredRetirementOptionPlan
DRT DevelopmentReviewTable
DRT DistrictResponseTeam
DSBPC DistrictSchoolBoardofPascoCounty
DSC DeafServicesCenter
DSFP DistrictState&FederalPrograms
DSI DualSensoryImpairment
DSS DevelopmentScaleScore
DVI DomesticViolenceInjunction
DVR DivisionofVocationalRehabilitation
DWP DevelopmentalWritingProgram
DYS DivisionofYouthServices
EAP EducationalAlternativeProgram
EAP EmployeeAssistanceProgram
EBARM EmployeeBenefits,Assistance,andRiskManagement
EBD EmotionalBehavioralDisability
EC EstablishedConditions
ECA EarlyChildhoodAssociation
ECA EckerdCommunityAlternatives
ECHOS EarlyChildhoodObservationSystemInspector
ECP EarlyChildhoodPrograms
ECTAC EastCoastTechnicalAssistanceConsortium
ECVE EarlyChildhoodVaryingExceptionalities
ED EconomicDevelopment
EDC EconomicDevelopmentCouncil
EDR EducationalDataResources(privatebusiness)
EDS EducationalSpecialist
EDWAA EconomicDislocationWorkerAdjustmentAssistance
EE Employee
EE ExecutiveExchange
EEC EnvironmentalEducationCenters(Crossbar,Energy/MarineCenter,Starkey)
EEMAF EducationalEnergyManagersAssociationofFlorida
EEO EqualEmploymentOpportunity
EEOC EqualEmploymentOpportunityCommission
EFI EducationalFacilitiesInspector
EFIS EducationalFacilitiesInformationSystem
EG EastGarage
EGA EmploymentGeneratingActivity
EHCY EducationforHomelessChildren&Youth
EHS EarlyHeadStart
EHS ExtremelyHazardousSubstance
EIEP EmergencyImmigrantEducationProgram
EIRLA ElectronicIndependentReadingLevelAssessment
2/23/17
EL EducationalLeave
EL EnglishLiteracy
ELA EnglishLanguageArts
ELL EnglishLanguageLearner
EMC EnergyandMarineCenter
EMP EnergyManagementProgram
EOC EmergencyOperationsCenter(PascoCounty)
EOC EndofCourseExams
EOOC ElectedOfficialsOversightCommittee
EP EducationalPlan(Gifted)
EPA EnvironmentalProtectionAgency
EPEP ElectronicPersonalEducationPlanner
EPI EducatorPreparationInstitute
EPS EducationalPlantSurvey
ER EmployeeRelations
ER Employer
ERA EarlyRetirementAnnuity
ERP EnterpriseResourcePlanning
ESCORT EasternStreamCenteronResourcesandTrainingESDExtendedSchoolDay
ESE ExceptionalStudentEducation
ESEA ElementaryandSecondaryEducationAct
ESOL EnglishforSpeakersofOtherLanguages
ESSA EveryStudentSucceedsAct
ESY ExtendedSchoolYear
ETR EvaluationTeamReport
EW EducatorsintheWorkplace
EWS EarlyWarningSystem
EYA EckerdYouthAlternatives
FAA FloridaAlternateAssessment
FABES FloridaAssociationofBilingualandESOLSupervisors
FACE FloridaAssociationforComputersinEducation
FACE FloridaAutismCenterforExcellence
FACSA FloridaAssociationofCharterSchoolAuthorizers
FACTE FloridaAssociationofCareerandTechnicalEd.
FACTS FloridaAcademicCounselingandTrackingforStudents
FADIMA FloridaAssociationofDistrictInstructionalMaterialsAdministrators
FADSS FloridaAssociationofDistrictSchoolSuperintendents
FAEA FloridaArtEducatorsAssociation
FAEDS FloridaAssociationofEducationalDataSystems
FAEOP FloridaAssociationofEducationalOfficeProfessionals
FAET FloridaAcademyforExcellenceinTeaching
FAFSA FreeApplicationforFederalStudentAid
FAHPERD FloridaAssociationforHealth,PhysicalEducation,RecreationandDance
2/23/17
FAIR FloridaAssessmentsinReading
FAISA FloridaAssociationofInstructionalSupervisorsandAdministrators
FAME FloridaAssociationforMediainEducation
FAMS FloridaAssociationofMathSupervisors
FAPE FloridaAssociationofPartnershipsinEducation
FAPE FreeAppropriatePublicEducation
FAPPO FloridaAssociationofPublicPurchasingOfficers
FAPT FloridaAssociationforPupilTransportation
FAQ FrequentlyAskedQuestions
FARF FloridaAssociationofRehabilitationFacilities
FASA FloridaAssociationofSchoolAdministrators
FASBO FloridaAssociationofSchoolBusinessOfficials
FASD FloridaAssociationforStaffDevelopment
FASFEPA FloridaAssociationofStateandFederalEducationalPrograms
FASM FloridaAssociationofSupervisorsofMedia
FASN FloridaAssociationofSchoolNurses
FASO FloridaAssociationofSchoolResourceOfficers
FASPA FloridaAssociationofSchoolPersonnelAdministrators
FASS FloridaAssociationofScienceSupervisors
FASSA FloridaAssociationofStudentServicesAdministrators
FASSS FloridaAssociationofSocialStudiesSupervisors
FASSW FloridaAssociationofSchoolSocialWorkers
FATDEC FloridaAdultandTechnicalDistanceEducationConsortium
FATE FloridaAssociationofTheaterEducators
FATIC FloridaAssistiveTechnologyImpactConference
FATIE FloridaAssociationofTechnicalandIndustrialEducation
FBA FloridaBandmastersAssociation
FBA FunctionalBehaviorAssessment
FBC FloridaBuildingCode
FBFSP FloridaBrightFuturesScholarshipProgram
FBLA FutureBusinessLeadersofAmerica
FBMC FringeBenefitsManagementCompany
FBTEA FloridaBusinessTechnologyEducationAssociation
FCA FloridaCounselingAssociation
FCCLA Family,CommunityandCareerLeadersofAmerica
FCEE FloridaCouncilonElementaryEducation
FCHR FloridaCommissiononHumanRelations
FCIM FloridaCenterforInteractiveMedia
FCITL FloridaCouncilofInstructionalTechnologyLeaders
FCR-STEM FloridaCenterforResearchinScience,Technology,Engineering&Mathematics
FCRR Florida’sCenterforReadingResearch
FCSC FloridaCharterSchoolConference
FCTM FloridaCouncilofTeachersofMathematics
2/23/17
FDACS FloridaDepartmentofAgricultureandConsumerServices
FDEP FloridaDepartmentofEnvironmentalProtection
FDLE FloridaDepartmentofLawEnforcement
FDLES FloridaDepartmentofLaborandEmploymentSecurity
FDLRS FloridaDiagnosticandLearningResourceSystem
FE FireExtinguisher
FEA FloridaEducationAssociation
FEFPA FloridaEducationalFacilitiesPlannersAssociation
FEMA FederalEmergencyManagementAdministration
FEMEA FloridaElementaryMusicEducatorsAssociation
FEN FloridaEducationalNegotiators
FERMA FloridaEducationalRiskManagers
FERPA FamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyAct
FES FluentEnglishSpeaking
FETC FloridaEducationalTechnologyConference
FETPIP FloridaEducationandTrainingPlacementInformationProgram
FFA FutureFarmersofAmerica
FFEA FloridaFutureEducatorsofAmerica
FFLA FloridaForeignLanguageAssociation
FHES FoxHollowElementarySchool
FHS FivayHighSchool
FHSAA FloridaHighSchoolAthleticAssociation
FIAAA FloridaInterscholasticAthleticAdministratorsAssociation
FIMC FloridaInstructionalMaterialsCenter
FIN FloridaInclusionNetwork
FINS FinanceServices
FIRN FloridaInformationResourcesNetwork
FISH FloridaInventoryofSchoolHouses
FKMTC FredK.MarchmanTechnicalCollege
FLA FloridaLibraryAssociation
FLAME ForeignLanguageAssociationforManagersinEducation
FLARE FloridaLiteracyandReadingExcellenceCenter
FLASH FamiliesLearningatSchoolandatHome
FLASHA FloridaAssociationofSpeech-LanguagePathologistsandAudiologists
FLDOE FloridaDepartmentofEducation
FLEPS FormerLimitedEnglishProficientstudents
FLES ForeignLanguageintheElementarySchool
FLEX ForeignLanguageExperience
FLKRS FloridaKindergartenReadinessScreener
FLSA FairLaborStandardsAct
FLVS FloridaVirtualSchool
FMEA FloridaMusicEducatorsAssociation
FMLA FamilyandMedicalLeaveAct
2/23/17
FMSA FloridaMusicSupervisionAssociation
FNS FoodandNutritionServices
FOA FloridaOrchestraAssociation
FPA FamilyPartnershipAgreement
FPSA FloridaPublicServiceAssociation
FRA FloridaReadingAssociation
FRI FirstReportofInjury
FRID FloridaRegistryofInterpretersfortheDeaf
FRS FloridaRetirementSystem
FS FloridaStatute
FSA FloridaStandardsAssessments
FSAA FloridaStandardsAlternateAssessment
FSBA FloridaSchoolBoardsAssociation
FSCA FloridaSchoolCounselorsAssociation
FSEP FloridaSupportedEmploymentProject
FSFOA FloridaSchoolFinanceOfficersAssociation
FSHA FloridaSchoolHealthAssociation
FSMA FloridaSchoolMusicAssociation
FSNA FloridaSchoolNutritionAssociation
FSW FamilyServicesWorker
FTCE FloridaTeacherCertificationExamination
FTE FullTimeEquivalent
FTEA FloridaTechnologyEducationAssociation
FTIC FirstTimeInCollege
FTP FileTransferProtocol
FUSE FloridaUnitingStudentsinEducation
FVA FloridaVocalAssociation
GATI GreatAmericanTeach-In
GC GeneralContractor
GCC GulfCoastConference
GED GeneralEducationalDevelopment(Test)
GEP GraduationEnhancementProgram
GFCI GroundFaultCircuitInterrupt
GHES GulfHighlandsElementarySchool
GHS GulfHighSchool
GINA GeneticInformationNondiscriminationAct
GIS GeographicInformationSystem
GK GeneralKnowledge(CertificationExam)
GMP GuaranteedMaximumPrice
GMS GulfMiddleSchool
GOE GuidetoOccupationalExploration
GRE GraduateRecordsExamination
GREAT GangResistanceEducationandTraining
2/23/17
GSES GulfsideElementarySchool
GTES GulfTraceElementarySchool
H/HB Hospital/Homebound
HACCP HazardAnalysisCriticalControlPoint
HAZMAT HazardousMaterial
HEPA HighEfficiencyParticulateAir
HES HudsonElementarySchool
HHFKA HealthyHunger-FreeKidsAct
HHS HealthandHumanServices
HHS HudsonHighSchool
HI HearingImpaired
HIPAA HealthInsurancePortabilityandAccountabilityActof1996
HIS HealthInsuranceSubsidy
HIS HomeInstructionServices
HL HomeLanguage
HMH HoughtonMifflinHarcourt
HMO HealthMaintenanceOrganization
HMS HudsonMiddleSchool
HOSA HealthOccupationsStudentsofAmerica
HOUSSE High,Objective,Uniform,StateStandardofEvaluation
HQ HighlyQualified
HR HumanResources
HRA HealthReimbursementAccount
HRA HealthRiskAssessment
HRLD HumanResourcesLeadershipDevelopment
HRTD HumanResourcesTeacherDevelopment
HS HeadStart
HSCT HighSchoolCompetencyTest
HSE HealthScienceEducation
HSEC HarrySchwettmanEducationCenter
HTML HyperTextMarkupLanguage
HTTP HyperTextTransportProtocol
HUSSC HealthierU.S.SchoolsChallenge
HWC HealthyandWellnessCenter
HWI HealthandWellnessIncentive
IAQ IndoorAirQuality
IB InternationalBaccalaureate
IBM InternationalBusinessMachines
IBNA InternationalBaccalaureateNorthAmerica
IBO InternationalBaccalaureateOrganization
ICEI InterdisciplinaryCenterforEvaluationandIntervention
ICS IncidentCommandSystem
ICT InformationCommunicatingTechnology
2/23/17
IDAEP IndividualDisabledAdultEducationPlan
IDE IntegratedDriveElectronics
IDEA IndividualswithDisabilitiesEducationAct
IDEL IndicatorsDynamicsdelExitenlaLecture
IE IndustrialEducation
IEE IndependentEducationEvaluation
IEP IndividualEducationalPlan
IFSP IndividualFamilySupportPlan
IGCSE InternationalGeneralCertificateofSecondaryEducation(Cambridge)
IHCP IndividualHealthCarePlan
ILA InterlocalAgreement
ILD InjuryinLineofDuty
ILL InterlibraryLoan
ILS IntegratedLearningSystems
IM InstructionalMaterials
IMAP InternetMessageAccessProtocol
IMPACT IndividualsMakingProgressThroughActiveCommunityTraining(GoodwillIndustries,Suncoast)
IND IntellectualDisabilities
IOS InternationalOrganizationforStandardization
IP InstructionalPractice
IPS InstructionalPracticeScore
IPT IdeaProficiencyTest(EnglishForSpeakersofOtherLanguages)
IRA InternationalReadingAssociation
IRLA IndependentReadingLevelAssessment
ISDN IntegratedServicesDigitalNetwork
ISP InternetServiceProvider
ISS In-SchoolStaffing
ISS In-SchoolSuspension
ISS IndividualServiceStrategy
ISSB IndependentSpecialStandardswithBehavior
ISTE InstructionalSocietyforTechnologyinEducation
ITN InvitationtoNegotiate
ITS InstructionalTechnologySpecialist
ITTS InventoryofTeacherTechnologySkills
IWON IndependentWorkshopsOn-Line
IWRP IndividualWrittenRehabilitationPlan
JAN JobAccommodationNetwork(forPI)
JDC JuvenileDetentionCenter
JEP JobsandEducationPartnershipJuvenile(EmploymentProgram)
JIEC JamesIrvinEducationCenter
JIS JudgesinSchools
JLMS JohnLongMiddleSchool
JMMES JamesM.MarloweElementarySchool
2/23/17
JPEG JointPhotographicExpertsGroup(standardgraphicpictureformatfortheInternet)
JPP JobPreparationProgram
JPTS JobPlacement/TransitionSpecialist
JROTC JuniorReserveOfficersTrainingCorps
JSO JobServiceOffice
JTC JobTrainingConsortium
JTPA JobTrainingPartnershipAct
JWMHS JamesW.MitchellHighSchool
LAN LocalAreaNetwork
LAP LeadershipAssociatesProgram
LAP LearningAssistanceProgram(EAP)
LATI/LATIC LearnerActiveTechnologyInfusedClassroomModel
LATS LocalAssistiveTechnologySpecialists
LC LearningCommunity
LCED LearningCommunityExecutiveDirector
LCP LiteracyCompletionPoint
LCSW LicensedClinicalSocialWorker
LDT LeadershipDevelopmentforTeachers
LE LawEnforcement
LEA LocalEducationAgency
LEARN LearnEasilyAndRightNow(DIMC’sMOODLEserver)
LEP LimitedEnglishProficiency
LEPC LocalEmergencyPlanningCommittee
LES LacoocheeElementarySchool
LES LimitedEnglishSpeaking
LF LEPstudentswithESOLmonitoring
LGBTQA Lesbian,Gay,Bisexual,Transgender,QuestioningAllies
LLES LongleafElementarySchool
LMES LakeMyrtleElementarySchool
LMFT LicensedMarriageandFamilyTherapist
LMHC LicensedMentalHealthCounselor
LOLHS LandO’LakesHighSchool
LOS LevelofService
LPA LocalPlanningAgency
LPN LicensedPracticalNurse
LRE LeastRestrictiveEnvironment
LSSD LeadershipforSustainableSchoolDevelopment
LTD LongTermDisability
LTG LiteratureToGo
LULAC LeagueofUnitedLatinAmericanCitizens
LY LEPstudentsreceivingESOLservices
LZ LEPstudentsthathavecompletedtwoyearsofESOLmonitoring
MAAP MultiAbilitiesAlternativesProgram(DropoutPreventionProgram)
2/23/17
MAC MaximumAllowableContribution
MACS MedicaidAdministrationClaimingSystem
MAI MajorAreasofInterest
MAI MemberAppraisalInstitute
MAP MotivationalAlternativeProgram
MAT MasterofArtsinTeaching
MATV MasterAntennaTelevision
MDM ManifestationDeterminationMeeting
ME MulticulturalEducation
MEA MaximumExclusionAllowance
MECC MinnesotaEducationalComputingCompany
MENC NationalAssociationforMusicEducation(MusicEducatorsNationalConference)
MEP MigrantEducationProgram
META MulticulturalEducationTrainingAdvocacy
MFE MaintenanceFacilityEast
MFS MaintenanceandFacilityServices
MGES MaryGiellaElementarySchool
MIND MediaInformationNetworkfortheDistrict
MIS ManagementInformationServices
MLES MoonLakeElementarySchool
MMEC Moore-MickensEducationCenter
MMI MaximumMedicalImprovement
MPLES MittyeP.LockeElementarySchool
MPS ManagingProductiveSchools
MPUD MasterPlannedUnitDevelopment
MRS MediaResources
MSDS MaterialSafetyDataSheet
MSPS MinimumStudentPerformanceStandards
MTC F.K.MarchmanTechnicalCollege
MTSS Multi-TieredSystemofSupport
NAEA NationalArtEducatorsAssociation
NAESP NationalAssociationofElementarySchoolPrincipals
NAEYC NationalAssociationfortheEducationofYoungChildren
NAFEPA NationalAssociationofFederalEducationProgramAdministrators
NAMI NationalAllianceforMentalIllness
NAPT NationalAssociationforPupilTransportation
NARMC NationalAssociationofRegionalMediaCenters
NASN NationalAssociationofSchoolNurses
NASP NationalAssociationofSchoolPsychologists
NASW NationalAssociationofSocialWorkers
NBCT NationalBoardCertifiedTeacher
NBPTS NationalBoardforProfessionalTeachingStandards
NCE NormalCurveEquivalents
2/23/17
NCLB NoChildLeftBehind
NCSN NationallyCertifiedSchoolNurse
NCSP NationallyCertifiedSchoolPsychologist
NCTM NationalCouncilofTeachersofMathematics
NDA NationalDanceAssociation
NEAT NationalEmergencyAssistanceTeam
NEAT NoticeExplanationAssistanceTime
NEC NationalElectricalCode(NFPA70)
NEFEC NorthEastFloridaEducationalConsortium
NEP NationalEducatorsProgram
NES Non-EnglishSpeaking
NETS-A NationalTechnologyStandards-Administrators
NETS-S NationalTechnologyStandards-Students
NETS-T NationalTechnologyStandards-Teachers
NFPA NationalFireProtectionAssociation
NGSSS NextGenerationSunshineStateStandards
NHQ NotHighlyQualified
NICET NationalInstituteforCertificationinEngineeringTechnologies
NIEHS NationalInstituteofEnvironmentalHealthSciences
NIGP NationalInstituteofGovernmentalPurchasing
NIOSH NationalInstituteofOccupationalSafetyandHealth
NNB Non-instructionalNon-Bargaining
NOVA NationalOrganizationforVictimAssistance
NPP NoticeofPrivacyPractices
NPR NationalPercentileRank
NRES NewRiverElementarySchool
NRT NormReferencedTest
NSBA NationalSchoolBoardsAssociation
NSBW NationalSchoolBreakfastWeek
NSDC NationalStaffDevelopmentCouncil
NSLP NationalSchoolLunchProgram
NSLW NationalSchoolLunchWeek
NTTP NewsTextTransportProtocol
NWES NorthwestElementarySchool
NWG NorthwestGarage
OCI OffCampusInstruction
OCP OccupationalCompletionPoint
OCR OfficeforCivilRights
ODES OdessaElementarySchool
OEEO OfficeforEqualEducationalOpportunity
OER OpenlyLicensedEducationalResources
OES OaksteadElementarySchool
OHI OtherHealthImpaired
2/23/17
OI OrthopedicallyImpaired
OJT On-the-JobTraining
OME OfficeofMigrantEducation
OMR OfficeMachineRepair
OMS FloridaOfficeofMath&Science
OOF OutofField
OPS OtherPersonalServices
OSA Obsolete,superseded,oradministrativevalueislost
OSEP OfficeofSpecialEducationPrograms
OSHA OccupationalSafety&HealthAdministration
OSI OfficeofStrategicInitiatives
OSPRI On-SiteProgramReviewInstrument
OSS OutofSchoolSuspension
OSSPS OfficeforStudentSupportProgramsandServices
OT OccupationalTherapy
OT Overtime
OTETA OmnibusTransportationEmployeeTestingAct
OTIS OfficeforTechnologyandInformationServices
PA Physician'sAssistant
PAC ParentAdvisoryCouncil(School-basedESOL)
PAC PatronAccessCatalog
PACE PracticalAcademicandCulturalEducationforGirls
PADD ProtectionandAdvocacyforIndividualswithDevelopmentalDisabilities
PAIM ProtectionandAdvocacyforIndividualswithMentalDisabilities
PAN PearsonAccessNext
PARC PascoAssociationforRetardedCitizens
PAS PerformanceAppraisalSystem
Pasco-STAR PascoStudentAssessmentReportsSystem
PAVAE PascoAssociationofVisualArtsEducators
PBDP Performance-basedDiplomaProgram(DropoutPrevention)
PBIS PositiveBehaviorInterventionsandSupports
PBM PharmacyBenefitsManagement
PBS PositiveBehaviorSupports
PBT Paper-BasedTest
PC PlanningCommission
PC PolicyCouncil
PCA PascoCounselingAssociation
PCAEOP PascoCountyAssociationofEducationalOfficeProfessionals
PCASA PascoCountyAssociationofSchoolAdministrators
PCB PolychlorinatedBiphenyl
PCCAA PascoCountyComprehensiveAlternateAssessment
PCEAC PascoCountyEducationAwardsCelebration
PCHD PascoCountyHealthDepartment
2/23/17
PCI PeripheralComponentInterconnect
PCP PrimaryCarePhysician
PCPT PascoCountyPublicTransportationService
PCSMA PascoCountySchoolMediaAssociation
PCTM PascoCountyTeachersofMathematics
PD ProfessionalDevelopment
PD ProfessionalDevelopment
PDCP ProfessionalDevelopmentCertificationProgram[formerlyAlternativeCertificationProgram(ACP)]
PDD PervasiveDevelopmentalDelay
PDF PortableDocumentFormat
PDK PhiDeltaKappa
PDP ProfessionalDevelopmentPlan
PDS ProfessionalDevelopmentSchool
PE PhysicalEducation
PE ProfessionalEngineer
PEER ParentEducatorExceptionalResource
PEF PascoEducationFoundation,Inc.
PEG ProbationersEducationalGrowth
PEL PermissibleExposureLimit
PEN ParentEducationNetwork
PEORP PublicEmployeeOptionalRetirementProgram
PES PascoElementarySchool
PFPT PascoFamilyProtectionTeam
PHI ProtectedHealthInformation
PHJEPRB Pasco-HernandoJobsandEducationPartnershipRegionalBoard
PHS PascoHighSchool
PI PhysicallyImpaired
PIN PersonalIdentificationNumber
PING PacketInternetGrouper
PISCES PascoInteragencyScreeningCommitteeforEmploymentServices
PITC PascoInstructionalTechnologyCommittee
PL ProductionLab
PLACE PascoLearningandActivityCentersofEnrichment
PLAN 10thGradeAcademic&CareerAssessment/ACT
PLB ProfessionalLibrary
PLC ProfessionalLearningCommunity
PLS PresentLevelStatement
PLWOP PersonalLeaveWithoutPay
PLWP PersonalLeaveWithPay
PM PerformanceMatters
PM PreventativeMaintenance
PMP ProgressMonitoringPlan
PMS PascoMiddleSchool
2/23/17
PNPP PreparingNewPrincipalsProgram
PO PurchaseOrder
POET Post-OfferEmploymentTesting
POP PostOfficeProtocol
POS PointofService
POST PascoOrganizationforServicesforTransition
PPO PreferredProviderOrganization,
PPP Point-to-PointProtocol
PPP ProfessionalPracticePartner
PPRA ProtectionofPupilRightsAmendment
PPS ProfessionalPracticesServices
PRC ProfessionalReviewCommittee
PreKVE Preschool(Pre-Kindergarten)VaryingExceptionalities
PRI PrimaryReadingIntervention/AcceleratedLiteracyLearning
PRSMS PaulR.SmithMiddleSchool
PS/RtI ProblemSolving/ResponsetoIntervention
PSAT PreliminaryScholasticAptitudeTest
PSFE PublicSchoolsFacilitiesElement
PSO PascoSheriff’sOffice
PSSO PublicServiceStudentOrganization
PSTF PublicSchoolTechnologyFund
PT PartTime
PT PhysicalTherapy
PUD PlannedUnitDevelopment
PVES PineViewElementarySchool
PVIP PascoVirtualInstructionProgram(PascoeSchool)
PVMS PineViewMiddleSchool
Q&A QuestionsandAnswers
QAD QualifyingArrivalDate-usedtoqualifyMigrantstudents
QHES QuailHollowElementarySchool
QSG QuickStartGuide
RAM RandomAccessMemory
RAP ReadingAssistanceProgram
RAPHouse RunawayShelter
RBCES RodneyB.CoxElementarySchool
RBSMS RaymondB.StewartMiddleSchool
RCRA ResourceConservationandRecoveryAct
RD RegisteredDietitian
RES RicheyElementarySchool
RFA RequestforApplication
RFP RequestforProposal
RFPD ReadingFirstProfessionalDevelopment
RFQ RequestForQualifications(orQuotation)
2/23/17
RHS RidgewoodHighSchool
RN RegisteredNurse
ROM ReadOnlyMemory
ROTC ReserveOfficersTrainingCorps
RRHS RiverRidgeHighSchool
RRMS RiverRidgeMiddleSchool
RS RegularStandards
RSDAT ReasonableSuspicionDrugandAlcoholTesting
RSF ReadingSupervisorsofFlorida
RTI ResponsetoIntervention
RTK RightToKnow
RTW ReturntoWork
S-BIT School-BasedInterventionTeam
SAC SchoolAdvisoryCouncil
SAC SunshineAthleticConference
SACSCASI SouthernAssociationofCollegesandSchoolsCouncilonAccreditationandSchoolImprovement
SADD StudentsAgainstDestructiveDecisions
SAE SubjectAreaExam
SAES SanAntonioElementarySchool
SAI SupplementalAcademicInstruction
SAIL SystemforAppliedIndividualLearning(PreGEDLab)
SALA StudentAchievementThroughLanguage
SAM ScholasticAchievementManager
SAO StateAttorney’sOffice
SARA SuperfundAmendmentsandReauthorizationAct
SASS StateAttorney/SafeSchools
SAT ScholasticAptitudeTest
SAT ScholasticAssessmentTest(TheCollegeBoard)
SAT StanfordAchievementTest
SBC StandardBuildingCode
SBER StateBoardofEducationRules
SBP SchoolBreakfastProgram
SBR Scientifically-basedResearch
SCA Self-ContainedAcademic
SCANS Secretary’sCommissiononAchievingNecessarySkills
SCSA SchoolConcurrencyServiceArea
SCSI SmallComputerSystemInterface
SDAC MedicaidSchoolDistrictAdministrationClaiming
SDFS SafeandDrugFreeSchools
SEDNET Multi-AgencyNetworkforStudentswithEmotional/BehavioralDisabilities
SEP SupportedEmploymentProgram
SERC StateEmergencyResponseCommission
SERVE SouthEastRegionforVisionofEducation
2/23/17
SES SchraderElementarySchool
SES SupplementalEducationalServices
SESIR SchoolEnvironmentSafetyIncidentReport
SF SupportFacilitation
SHAC SchoolHealthAdvisoryCouncil
SI SensoryIntegration
SIC StandardIndustrialCode
SINI SchoolsinNeedofImprovement
SIR SchoolIndicatorsReport
SIT StudentinTransition
SLB SickLeaveBank
SLD SpecificLearningDisability
SLHS SunlakeHighSchool
SLP SpeechLanguagePathologist
SLP StudentLearningPlan
SLWOP SickLeaveWithoutPay
SLWP SickLeaveWithPay
SMES SandersMemorialElementarySchool
SMTP SimpleMailTransportProtocol
SNA SchoolNutritionAssociation
SNAP SchoolNutritionAssociationofPasco
SNAP SupplementalNutritionAssistanceProgram
SNS SchoolNutritionSpecialist
SOE StatementofEligibility
SOES SevenOaksElementarySchool
SOS StompOutSmoking
SOS SupportOurStudentsProgram(DropoutPreventionProgram)
SOY SRPoftheYear
SP ServicePlan(non-publicschoolstudents)
SPAR SchoolPublicAccountabilityReport
SPES SandPineElementarySchool
SPL SpeechandLanguage
SPM StudentPerformanceMeasure
SPP StudentProgressionPlan
SPS StudentPerformanceStandards
SQG SmallQuantityGenerator
SRC ScholasticReadingCounts
SREF StateRequirementsforEducationalFacilities
SRES SunrayElementarySchool
SRI ScholasticReadingInventory
SRO SchoolResourceOfficer
SRP SchoolRelatedPersonnel
SS SpecialStandards
2/23/17
SS StandardScore
SSA SocialSecurityAdministration
SSAC SiteSelectionAdvisoryCommittee
SSAP StudentSupportAssistanceProgram(DropoutPrevention)
SSAT StateStudentAssessmentTest
SSDI SocialSecurityDisabilityIncome
SSES SevenSpringsElementarySchool
SSI SupplementalSecurityIncome
SSMS SevenSpringsMiddle
SSN SharedServicesNetwork
SSN SocialSecurityNumber
SSO SingleSignOn
SSW SchoolSocialWorker
ST2L StudentToolforTechnologyLiteracy
STAR SchoolTechnologyandReadinessChart
STAR ServicestotheAgedandRetired
STC School-To-Career
STD ShortTermDisability
STEAM Science,Technology,Engineering,Art,andMath
STEL ShortTermExposureLimit
STEM Science,Technology,Engineering,andMath
STOP SafetyTrainingObservationProgram
STW School-To-Work
SVP SchoolVolunteerProgram
SW StudentsintheWorkplace
SWAT StudentsWorkingAgainstTobacco
SWD StudentswithDisabilities
SWFWMD SouthwestFloridaWaterManagementDistrict
SWG StaffWorkingGroup
SYETP SummerYouthEmploymentTrainingProgram
T-BIT Teacher-BasedInterventionTeam
T/C Terms&Conditions
T/IEP Transition/IndividualEducationalPlan
T&I TradesandIndustrial
TA TransitionAssistant
TAA TradeAdjustmentAssistant
TABE TestofAdultBasicEducation
TAD TeamAnalysisofData
TAM TestAdministrationManual
TAP TechnicalAssistancePaper
TAT TeacherAssistanceTeam
TBI TraumaticBrainInjury
TBLC TampaBayLibraryConsortium
2/23/17
TCP/IP TransmissionControlProtocol/InternetProtocol
TDAP Tetanus/Diphtheria/A-cellularPertussisvaccination
TDD/(TTY) TelecommunicationDevicefortheDeaf
TE TechnologyEducation
TEBD TherapeuticEmotional/BehavioralDisability
TERMS TotalEducationalResourceManagementSystem
TES TrinityElementarySchool
TET TeacherEffectivenessTraining
TEWMS ThomasE.WeightmanMiddleSchool
TIE TechnicalandIndustrialEducation
TIM TechnologyIntegrationMatrix
TIP TruancyInterventionProgram
TitleI-A ImprovingAcademicAchievementofDisadvantaged(Grant)
TitleI-C Migrant(Grant)
TitleI-D NeglectedandDelinquent(Grant)
TitleIIA TeacherandPrincipalTrainingAct(Grant)
TitleIIB SummerYouthEmploymentTrainingProgram(Grant)
TitleIIC YouthProgram(Grant)
TitleIII EmergencyImmigrantEducation/LimitedEnglishProficient(Grant)
TitleVI InnovativeEducationProgramStrategies(Grant)
TitleX,C EducationforHomelessChildrenandYouth(Grant)
TOES TrinityOaksElementarySchool
TOY TeacheroftheYear
TP TemporaryPlacement/TransferPlacement
TP/STC TechPrep/School-To-Career
TPA ThirdPartyAdministrator
TPK TherapeuticPreschool
TRIP TruancyInterdictionProgram
TRS TechnologyResourceSurvey
TSA TaxShelteredAccount
TSA TechnologyStudentsofAmerica
TSCA ToxicSubstancesControlAct
TSIC TakeStockInChildren
TTT TransitionToTeaching
TWS TogetherWeStand
UC UnemploymentCompensation
UGG UniformGrantGuidance
UL UnderwritersLaboratories
ULP UnlawfulLaborPractice
UPARC UpperPinellasAssociationforRetardedCitizens
UPS UninterruptiblePowerSupply
URL UniformResourceLocator(InternetAddress)
USEPA UnitedStatesEnvironmentalProtectionAgency
2/23/17
USC UnitedStatesCode
USDA UnitedStatesDepartmentofAgriculture
USDOL UnitedStatesDepartmentofLabor
USEP UnitedSchoolEmployeesofPasco
USERRA TheUniformedServiceEmploymentandReemploymentRightsAct
VAM ValueAddedModel
VE VaryingExceptionalities
VES VeteransElementarySchool
VEWAA VocationalEvaluationandWorkAdjustmentAssociation
VI VisuallyImpaired
VICA SkillsUSA/VocationalIndustrialClubsofAmerica
VIP VirtualInstructionProgram
VISTA VolunteersinServicetoAmerica
VOC VolatileOrganicCompound
VOC-ED VocationalEducation
VOC-REHAB VocationalRehabilitation
VOE VocationalOccupationalEducation
VPK VoluntaryPrekindergartenProgram
VR DivisionofVocationalRehabilitation
WAGES WorkandGainEconomicSelf-Sufficiency
WAN WideAreaNetwork
WC WorkersCompensation
WCES WesleyChapelElementarySchool
WCHS WesleyChapelHighSchool
WDIS WorkforceDevelopmentInformationSystem
WE WorkExperience/WorkEvaluation
WE WorkforceEducation
WES WoodlandElementarySchool
WG WestGarage
WGES WatergrassElementarySchool
WIDA WorldClassInstructionalDesignandAssessment
WLOTE WorldLanguagesOtherThanEnglish
WRES WiregrassElementarySchool
WRHS WiregrassRanchHighSchool
WWW WorldWideWeb
WZES WestZephyrhillsElementarySchool
YFA YouthandFamilyAlternatives,Inc.
ZC ZephyrhillsCompound
ZCI ZephyrhillsCorrectionalInstitute
ZHS ZephyrhillsHighSchool