LAC 28:XXXIX.105. Definition of Terms [Formerly §901]

A. As used in this bulletin, the terms shall be defined as follows. 1. State Terms Accelerationadvancement of a pupil at a rate faster than usual in or from a given grade or course. This may include “gifted student” as identified according to Bulletin 1508. Alternate Assessmentthe substitute way of gathering information on the performance and progress of students with disabilities who do not participate in typical state assessments. Alternative to Regular Placementplacement of students in programs not required to address the state content standards. Content Standardsstatements of what we expect students to know and be able to do in various content areas. LEAP Summer Remediation Program—a summer school program offered by the LEA for the specific purpose of preparing students to achieve proficiency in English language arts, mathematics, science, and/or social studies. Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (LEAP)—the state's testing program that includes grades 3 through 10 in the core academic subjects of English language arts, mathematics, social studies and science. Promotion—a pupil's placement from a lower to a higher grade based on local and state criteria contained in these guidelines. Pupil Progression Plan—the comprehensive plan developed and adopted by each local education agency which shall be based, in significant part, on student performance on the Louisiana Educational Assessment Program with goals and objectives which are compatible with the Louisiana competency-based education program and which supplement standards approved by BESE. Regular Placementthe assignment of students to classes, grades, or programs based on a set of criteria established in the pupil progression plan. Placement includes promotion, retention, remediation, and acceleration. Remedial Programsprograms designed to assist students including students with disabilities and non/limited English proficient (LEP) students, to overcome educational deficits identified through the Louisiana Education Assessment Program and other local criteria. Remediationsee remedial programs. Retentionnonpromotion of a pupil from a lower to a higher grade. 2. Local Terms a. The definition of terms used in a local school system plan must be clearly defined for use as the basis for interpretation of the components of the plan.