Location of Services
Learning Disabilities Terminology
Professional Credentials and Titles
Standardized Tests
Location of Services
Location
of Services: the general area where a provider meets with clients
Learning Disabilities Terminology
A very comprehension glossary of terms can be found in the Guide to Disability
Services for the North Bay, 1988, available online at http://www.matrixparents.org/GuideAppendix.html
or from the Matrix Parent Network and Resource Center, 800-578-2592.
Professional Credentials and
Titles
BB.C.E.T.
(Board Certified Educational Therapist): a professional who combines
educational and therapeutic approaches for evaluation, remediation, case
management and communications/advocacy on behalf of children, adolescents
and adults with learning disabilities or learning problems. These problems
include, but are not limited to: dyslexia; attention deficit disorders,
reading, writing, language, or math disabilities; low motivation levels;
low academic self-esteem; and poor social, organizational, and study skills.
Educational therapists also are concerned with appropriate school and
college placements and job performance skills
Definition from the Association of Educational Therapists
http://www.aetonline.org/whoarewe.htm
CCC-SLP
(Clinical Certification of Competence as a Speech and Language Pathologist):
a speech and language clinician who has completed supervised training
and a stringent national examination in order to provide private speech
and language services including helping people develop their communication
abilities and treating speech, language, and voice disorders.
Definition from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association
http://www.asha.org/about/index.cfm#b
Content Tutor: a certified teacher or provider with expertise in
a particular subject who provides instruction in that subject
CSDA (Certified Senior Disability Analyst): a professional certified
by the American Board of Disability Analysts to provide evaluation and
treatment to physically and/or mentally disabled persons of all ages
DSW: Doctor of Social Work
EdD: Doctor of Education
Fast ForWord Language Program: an interactive, computer-based training
program that builds fundamental language skills critical for reading success
and communication.
Definition from Fast For Word Family of Programs
http://www.scilearn.com/prod/index.php3?main=ffwd_l/home&cartid=
LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker): a social worker licensed
in California and authorized to employ psychotherapeutic techniques, among
other services, with individuals, couples, families, and groups to improve
the clients' quality of life
Definition from the California Board of Behavioral Sciences
http://www.bbs.ca.gov/
Learning Specialist: a lay term for an educational therapist; a
teacher who has a credential in learning disabilities
LEP (Licensed Educational Psychologist): a psychologist licensed
in California and authorized to employ psychotherapeutic techniques, among
other services, with individuals, couples, families, and groups to improve
the clients' quality of life
Definition from the California Board of Behavioral Sciences
http://www.bbs.ca.gov/
Licensed Psychologist: a psychologist licensed in California. To become
licensed, an individual must have an acceptable doctorate degree (a PhD,
PsyD, EdD, etc.), practice psychology under direct supervision for two
years, and pass the national written examination and the California Board
of Psychology's oral examination
Definition from the California Board of Behavioral Sciences
http://www.bbs.ca.gov/
MA: Master of Arts
MAT : Master of Arts and Teaching
MEd : Master of Education
MFT (Marriage and Family Therapist; formerly MFCC or Marriage, Family,
and Child Counselor ): a therapist licensed in California and authorized
to employ psychotherapeutic techniques with individuals, couples, families,
and groups to improve the clients' interpersonal functions
Definition from the California Board of Behavioral Sciences
http://www.bbs.ca.gov/
MS: Master of Science
MSW: Master of Social Work
RSP ( Resource Specialist Program): School district program at
single or multiple sites, using specialized techniques, provides instruction
and services required to meet the individual needs of students as determined
by the School Appraisal Team (SAT).
Definition from the Marin County Office of Education
http://mcoeweb.marin.k12.ca.us/schoolinfo/MCOE_programs_SPED.htm
Slingerland Method: A structured, sequential, simultaneous multi-sensory
teaching approach designed to help dyslexic students with speaking, reading,
writing, and spelling.
Definition from the Slingerland Institute for Literacy
http://www.slingerland.org/
Teaching Credentials:
- Multiple Subject Teaching Credential: a California teaching
certificate, which authorizes public school teaching in a self-contained
classroom in preschool, kindergarten, grades 1 through 12, and classes
organized primarily for adults. Current standards require a teacher
to complete a baccalaureate degree, an accredited teacher preparation
program, CBEST and U.S. Constitution tests, and the MSAT examination
(or equivalent accredited liberal arts subject matter program).
Definition from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing - California Single Subject Clear Credential: a California teaching
certificate which authorizes public school teaching in a departmentalized
classroom, such as Math or English at the middle school or high school
level, in preschool, kindergarten, grades 1 through 12, and classes
organized primarily for adults. Current standards require a teacher
to complete a baccalaureate degree, an accredited teacher preparation
program, CBEST and U.S. Constitution tests, and the appropriate subject-matter
examination (or equivalent accredited subject-matter program).
Definition from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
Standardized Tests
ACT: a 3-hour college admission test that includes four subject tests
in English, math, reading, and science reasoning. Colleges may use this
test as an initial screening tool in evaluating applicants. Virtually
all colleges accept scores on the ACT test.
CBEST (California Basic Educational Skills Test): a test of reading,
writing, and math skills required before a teacher can apply for a California
teaching credential
CHSPE (California High School Proficiency Examinations): a test
to obtain the equivalent of a high school diploma. Available to students
over 16 years old.
GED (General Education Development) Test: a test for adults to
obtain the equivalent of a high school diploma. Available to persons over
18 years old.
GRE (Graduate Record Examination): a 3 _-hour graduate school admission
test of verbal, quantitative, and analytic ability
HSPT (High School Placement Test): a 2 _ -hour test for eighth
graders used nationally for admission and placement in Catholic high schools
SAT I: a 3-hour college admission test that includes assessments
of verbal and math reasoning. Colleges may use this test as an initial
screening tool in evaluating applicants. Scores on the SAT I test are
accepted by virtually all colleges.
SAT II (formerly know as Achievement Tests): a group of 1-hour
tests in specific subjects in English, mathematics, history and social
studies, foreign languages, and physical sciences. Some colleges and universities
require scores from SAT II tests (such as math or writing) in addition
to SAT I or ACT scores.
SSAT (Secondary School Admission Test): a 2 -hour test for eighth
graders used nationally for admission and placement in private high schools.
It includes assessment of quantitative, verbal, and reading skills and
a writing sample.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language):
a 3-hour test used by schools and colleges to determine English proficiency
of non-native speakers of English. It includes assessment of structure
and written expression, vocabulary, and reading and listening comprehension.
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