Alabama § 16-40-60 - Definitions.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 16-40-60 — Definitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-40-60. Definitions.
For the purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings:
(1) BOARD. The State Board of Education.
(2) DEPARTMENT. The State Department of Education.
(3) EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAM. Any state-approved program that prepares an individual for certification as an elementary teacher, school leader, or other school personnel, including state-approved alternative teacher education preparation organizations.
(4) INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS. The core curricular programs and materials, intervention programs and materials, instructional programs, supplemental programs and materials, textbooks, texts, lessons, and sequence of planned experiences delivered to all students to achieve grade-level state standards.
(5) SCIENCE OF READING. The large body of evidence that informs how proficient reading and writing develop; why some students have difficulty; and how to most effectively assess and teach, therefore improving student outcomes through prevention of and intervention for reading difficulties.
(6) THREE-CUEING SYSTEM. Any model of teaching students to read based on meaning, structure and syntax, and visual cues, which may also be known as MSV.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 16-40-60
What does Code of Alabama § 16-40-60 cover?
Section 16-40-60 ("Definitions.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alabama § 16-40-60?
A common citation format is "Code of Alabama § 16-40-60" (Alabama). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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How does Alabama § 16-40-60 apply to my situation?
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