Table of Acronyms and Initialisms
Acronyms and Initialisms Used in the CAASPP and ELPAC Accessibility Guide
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| AAC | augmentative and alternative communication |
| ACI | alternative computer input |
| ASL | American Sign Language |
| BRF | braille-ready format |
| CAA | California Alternate Assessment |
| CAASPP | California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress |
| CAI | Cambium Assessment, Inc. |
| CALPADS | California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System |
| CalTAC | California Technical Assistance Center |
| CAST | California Science Test |
| CAT | computer adaptive test |
| CDE | California Department of Education |
| CR | constructed response |
| CSA | California Spanish Assessment |
| DBT | Duxbury Braille Translator |
| DIA | designated interface assistant |
| DIP | dual in-line package |
| EL | English learner |
| ELA | English language arts/literacy |
| ELD | English Language Development |
| ELP | English language proficiency |
| ELPAC | English Language Proficiency Assessments for California |
| HAT | hybrid adaptive test |
| IDEA | Individuals with Disabilities Education Act |
| IEP | individualized education program |
| JAWS | Job Access With Speech® |
| K–2 | kindergarten through grade two |
| LEA | local educational agency |
| PRN | printer output file |
| PPT | paper–pencil test |
| PT | performance task |
| RBD | refreshable braille display |
| SSID | Statewide Student Identifier |
| STT | speech-to-text |
| TA | test administrator |
| TDS | Test Delivery System |
| TE | test examiner |
| TTS | text-to-speech |
| TOMS | Test Operations Management System |
| UAAG | Smarter Balanced Usability, Accessibility, and Accommodations Guidelines |
| UEB | Unified English Braille |
| VO | VoiceOver |
| WER | writing extended response |