BTSN

Education & Academia abbreviation · K-12 Education

BTSN
Stands forBack-to-school night
CategoriesEducation & Academia

BTSN stands for Back-to-school night, a K-12 education abbreviation.

Evening event early in the school year when parents visit classrooms, meet teachers and hear about curriculum, expectations and grading. Middle and high school versions often follow a shortened version of the student's schedule.

Example: Bring questions about homework policies to BTSN next Thursday.

Usage notes

Also called curriculum night or open house, although open house sometimes happens before school starts. Teachers typically give brief presentations rather than individual conferences. Schools often use the event to recruit PTA volunteers.

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  • ARD – Admission, Review and Dismissal committee
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  • BIP – Behavior intervention plan
  • BOE – Board of education
  • CAS – Creativity, activity, service
  • CCSS – Common Core State Standards
  • CEP – Community Eligibility Provision
  • CSE – Committee on Special Education
  • CST – Child study team
  • CTE – Career and technical education

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