Glossary
Vocabulary, acronyms and 'lingo'
Vocabulary, acronyms and 'lingo'
There are some terms and phrases that we use here at Heathmont College and some 'shortcuts' that have become part of the Heathmont lexicon that may require some explanation for new staff members.
These include:
LT - Leading Teacher
AP - Assistant Principal
LS - Learning Specialist
PLC - professional learning communities
PDP - performance and development process
TATL - Team around the learner
POR - positions of responsibility
CALs - Curriculum Area Leaders
HAPL - High ability practice leader
SWPBS - School-wide positive behaviour supports
CC - Consultative Committee
SRP - School resources package (money that we get from the department to run the school)
CAP - Cultural Action Plan (staff behaviors with staff)