21st Century Skills
Definition: The 21st Century Skills are a framework of skills and knowledge developed to help schools to best prepare students to compete in a global economy. They must be combined with standards, assessments, curriculum and instruction, professional development and learning ...
508 Compliance
Definition: Standards that allow disabled persons to use software applications. What This Means: In 1998 the US Congress amended the Rehabilitation Act to require Federal agencies to make their electronic and information technology accessible to people with disabilities. Inaccessible technology interferes ...
A-V
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Abstract
Definition: Abstract is a short, free-form description of the Collection or Output/Report. What This Means: A term that is functional for users of ESP's metadata dictionary tool, called DataSpecs. DataSpecs is used when developing an education agency's data dictionary. Need another definition?
Acceptable Use Policy
Definition: This policy governs the use of computers, software applications, data, and networks in an organization. A user of those resources is obligated to read, understand, and follow the Acceptable Use Policy. What this means: An organization with an up-to-date and comprehensive ...
Account Name
Definition: A multi-character name that a user gives to his/her computing account. Also known as access code, account, computing account, LoginID, Login name, usercode, or username. Need another definition?
Accountability Reports
Definition: Accountability reports are produced to meet the demands for documenting the performance of a program, school, or entity in relation to accreditation, certification, or other standards. What This Means: Typically the accountability report determines the future status of the entity ...
Action Reports
Definition: Action reports are generated specifically targeted to an audience at a time and with content in a format to inform a decision in such a way that action can be taken. What This Means: The challenge with data and reports has ...
Actionable Data
Definition: Actionable data are bits of information that can lead to change. What This Means: The term actionable data arose because the proliferation of data became overwhelming and the use of data remained low. “Actionable” is earned by data when they inform ...
Active Only
Definition: A check indicates that the data presented on the screen is filtered to show only current entries. Expired entries (entries where the expiration date has passed) remain in the database, but are not displayed within the drop-down list or the ...
