ALIGNMENT

ALIGNMENT alignment--
 * 1) act of aligning, state of being aligned, especially the proper positioning or state of adjustment of parts in relation to eachother
 * 2) a form in line, the ground plan
 * 3) an arrangement of groups or forces in relation to one another ( Merriam Webster).

Ironically, the sentence usage example that was given was, " The school has to bring its programs into alignment with State requirements." There seems to be no escape!