Book excerpt: Written by a professional translator, interpreter, and instructor with over 26 years of experience in education, the English to Spanish Glossary of Educational Terminology is a reference guide with over 4,000 of the most commonly used words, phrases, and expressions used in the field of education. Included features: - a separate listing of acronyms, initials, and abbreviations - up-to-date terminology for everyday use - current educational programs, departments, and policies - technical, slang, and idiomatic vocabulary. This glossary is designed to help educational professionals overcome language barriers and communicate more effectively with the Spanish-speaking communities they serve. It will be useful to anyone with an interest in education, including teachers, parents, students, support staff, administrators, social workers, translators/interpreters and community members/organizations. This glossary hopes to encourage a more uniform and consistent use of a standardized English/Spanish vocabulary within the educational community.