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    Acronyms

    ​Acronym​Definition
    CATCalifornia Achievement Test
    CBACurriculum Based Assessments
    GIEPGifted Individualized Education Plan
    GMDEGifted Multidisciplinary Evaluation
    GMDTGifted Multidisciplinary Team
    GWRGifted Written Report
    NORANotice of Recommended Assignment
    PDEPennsylvania Department of Education
    PLEPPresent Levels of Educational Performance
    SCATSchool and College Ability Test
    STEPSequential Test of Educational Progress