Acronyms and Disclaimers

Acronyms

Term Meaning
CDE California Department of Education
CERS California Educator Reporting System
DEI Data Entry Interface
DFA Directions for Administration
EL English learner
ELD English language development
ELP English language proficiency
ELPAC English Language Proficiency Assessments for California
ELPI English learner progress indicator
EO English only
HLS home language survey
IEP individualized education program
IFEP initial fluent English proficient
LEA local educational agency
RFEP reclassified as fluent English proficient
RSVP Rotating Score Validation Process
STAIRS Security and Test Administration Incident Reporting System
TAM Test Administration Manual
TBD ito be determined
TDS test delivery system
TE test examiner
THSS Teacher Hand Scoring System
TOMS Test Operations Management System
TRCS technology readiness checker for students

For a list of additional acronyms and initialisms visit the CDE Acronyms and Initialisms web page.

Disclaimers

  • The guidance in this document does not constitute legal advice and is not binding. If LEAs have questions about the implications on specific laws within this document on local programs or specific circumstances, the CDE encourages LEAs to seek local counsel.
  • The material in this publication is not copyrighted and may be reproduced but should never be altered.