504 Plan (Section 504)
A plan providing accommodations for students with disabilities to ensure equal access to education under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Learn moreAccommodations
Changes in how students access and demonstrate learning without altering what is being taught or expected standards.
Learn moreAssistive Technology (AT)
Equipment or systems that help students with disabilities access curriculum, communicate, or complete tasks they could not otherwise do.
Learn moreAutism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
A developmental disability affecting communication, social interaction, and behavior, qualifying students for special education services.
Learn moreBehavior Intervention Plan (BIP)
A plan developed for students whose behavior impedes learning, outlining strategies to address challenging behaviors positively.
Learn moreChild Find
The legal requirement for schools to identify, locate, and evaluate all children with disabilities who may need special education services.
Learn moreDyslexia
A specific learning disability affecting reading, characterized by difficulties with word recognition, spelling, and decoding.
Learn moreExtended School Year (ESY)
Special education services provided beyond the normal school year to prevent significant regression in critical skills.
Learn moreFAPE (Free Appropriate Public Education)
The legal right of students with disabilities to receive a free, appropriate public education tailored to their individual needs.
Learn moreFunctional Behavior Assessment (FBA)
A systematic process to understand why a student engages in challenging behavior by identifying triggers and maintaining factors.
Learn moreGifted and Talented (GT)
Programs serving students with exceptional abilities who need differentiated instruction beyond the standard curriculum.
Learn moreInclusion Classroom (Mainstream)
A general education classroom where students with and without disabilities learn together with appropriate supports.
Learn moreIndividualized Education Program (IEP)
A legally binding document outlining specialized instruction and services for a student with disabilities under IDEA.
Learn moreIndividuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Federal law ensuring students with disabilities receive free appropriate public education through special education services.
Learn moreLearning Disability (LD)
A neurological condition affecting how the brain processes information, impacting skills like reading, writing, or math.
Learn moreLRE (Least Restrictive Environment)
The IDEA requirement that students with disabilities be educated with non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate.
Learn moreParaprofessional (Paraeducator)
A school employee who works under teacher supervision to provide instructional and support services to students.
Learn moreRelated Services
Support services required for a student with a disability to benefit from special education, such as speech therapy or counseling.
Learn moreSpecific Learning Disability (SLD)
A disorder affecting one or more basic learning processes, such as reading (dyslexia), writing (dysgraphia), or math (dyscalculia).
Learn moreTransition Services (Transition Planning)
Coordinated activities preparing students with disabilities for life after high school, including employment, education, and independent living.
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