Acronyms in Adult Education

ABE

Adult Basic Education

AE

Adult Education

AELS

Adult Education and Literacy Services

AGE

Adult General Education

ASE

Adult Secondary Education

BEST

Basic English Skills Test

CASAS

Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System

CBO

Community Based Organization

CTE

Career Technology Education

DCTAL

Division of Career, Technology and Adult Education

EDP

External Diploma Program

EHS

Evening High School

ESL

English as a Second Language

GED

General Educational Development

GWIB

Governor's Workforce Investment Board

JTPA

Job Training Partnership Act

LD

Learning Disabilities

LEA

Local Education Agency

LW

Literacy Works

MAACCE

Maryland Association for Adult Community and Continuing Education

MAPP

Maryland Adult Performance Program

MD TESOL

Maryland Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages

MIS

Management Information System

MSDE

Maryland State Department of Education

MSCC

Multi-Service Community Center

PDP

Professional Development Program

PIC

Private Industry Council

SCCP

School Community Centers Program

SEA

State Education Agency

SPL (ESL)

Speaking Proficiency Level

TESOL

Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages

USDOE

United States Department of Education

WATESOL

Washington Area Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages