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Improving Systems, Practices, and Outcomes

Dictionaries and Glossaries

Acronym List

(2021). Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (ECTA Center)

Acronym Dictionary

(2011). Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD)

Early Childhood Education Professional Development:Training and Technical Assistance Glossary

(2011). NAEYC and NACCRRA.

Early Childhood Education Professional Development: Adult Education Glossary

(2011). NAEYC and the Alliance of Early Childhood Teacher Educators.

Finance Glossary

(2021). Early Childhood Technical ASsistance Center (ECTA Center).

This glossary contains terms relevant to finance for IDEA Part C and Part B, Section 619 programs. The terms include reference to IDEA and other related federal fiscal requirements as well as those specific to billing public and private insurance for IDEA services.

Glossary of Child Welfare Terms

(2015). Child Welfare Information Gateway.

This Glossary identifies commonly held definitions for terms that can be found on the Child Welfare Information Gateway website. It defines common acronyms and includes links to information on major Federal legislation and related child welfare terms. Also available: Child Welfare Terms, English to Spanish and Términos del bienestar de menores, Del español al inglés

Glossary of Common MCH Terms and Acronyms

(2012). MCH Navigator at Georgetown University.

Glossary of Policy and Advocacy Terms and Acronyms

(2016). ZERO TO THREE.

This online glossary from ZERO TO THREE defines commonly used federal and state legislative terms and acronyms, and effective advocacy terms and techniques for those in the infant-toddler field.

Glossary of Special Education Terms

(2014). The IRIS Center.

This online glossary from the IRIS Center contains terms related to the field of special education and includes a helpful cross-referencing feature.

Statewide Implementation Guide: Glossary

System Framework for Part C and Section 619: Glossary of Terms

OSEP English to Spanish Translation Glossary

(2013). Region 1 Parent Technical Assistance Center at the Statewide Parent Advocacy Network, New Jersey.