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)

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