Pre-ETS Glossary
This is the primary glossary for the site. It contains more than 1100 terms related to learning, secondary education, post-secondary education, employment, disability, and various aspects of pre-employment transition.
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AgenciesOrganizations serving the public -- also, administrative units of government. Definition provided by ERIC: Institution of Education Sciences | ||
Agency CooperationCooperation of agencies with each other or with other organizations, groups, etc. Definition provided by ERIC: Institution of Education Sciences | ||
Agenda SettingThe power of communication to shape and formulate opinion and direction through the choice of topics considered and/or the perspectives offered. Definition provided by ERIC: Institution of Education Sciences | ||
AggressionHostile actions or behavior. Definition provided by ERIC: Institution of Education Sciences | ||
Aging (Individuals)The physiological and psychological process of growing old. Definition provided by ERIC: Institution of Education Sciences | ||
Aging EducationEducational programs at all levels aimed at helping students gain a personal understanding of the process and problems of growing old. Definition provided by ERIC: Institution of Education Sciences | ||
AgribusinessAll activities pertaining to manufacturing, processing, servicing, and distributing agricultural supplies and products. Definition provided by ERIC: Institution of Education Sciences | ||
Agricultural EducationFormal preparation, at any level, for an agricultural occupation. Definition provided by ERIC: Institution of Education Sciences | ||
Agricultural EngineeringApplication of engineering principles to agriculture, including soil and water management, rural electrification, processing of agricultural products, and design and use of agricultural machinery. Definition provided by ERIC: Institution of Education Sciences | ||
Agricultural LaborersUnskilled manual workers employed by farms, ranches, or other agricultural operations -- may be regular, seasonal, local, migrant, full-time, or part-time. Definition provided by ERIC: Institution of Education Sciences | ||