# Special Education — Education Glossary

> 20 education terms related to Special Education, from the SchoolBrowse Education Glossary.
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## Terms

- [504 Plan](https://schoolbrowse.com/glossary/504-plan) — A plan providing accommodations for students with disabilities to ensure equal access to education under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
- [Accommodations](https://schoolbrowse.com/glossary/accommodations) — Changes in how students access and demonstrate learning without altering what is being taught or expected standards.
- [Assistive Technology](https://schoolbrowse.com/glossary/assistive-technology) — Equipment or systems that help students with disabilities access curriculum, communicate, or complete tasks they could not otherwise do.
- [Autism Spectrum Disorder](https://schoolbrowse.com/glossary/autism-spectrum-disorder) — A developmental disability affecting communication, social interaction, and behavior, qualifying students for special education services.
- [Behavior Intervention Plan](https://schoolbrowse.com/glossary/behavior-intervention-plan) — A plan developed for students whose behavior impedes learning, outlining strategies to address challenging behaviors positively.
- [Child Find](https://schoolbrowse.com/glossary/child-find) — The legal requirement for schools to identify, locate, and evaluate all children with disabilities who may need special education services.
- [Dyslexia](https://schoolbrowse.com/glossary/dyslexia) — A specific learning disability affecting reading, characterized by difficulties with word recognition, spelling, and decoding.
- [Extended School Year](https://schoolbrowse.com/glossary/extended-school-year) — Special education services provided beyond the normal school year to prevent significant regression in critical skills.
- [FAPE](https://schoolbrowse.com/glossary/fape) — The legal right of students with disabilities to receive a free, appropriate public education tailored to their individual needs.
- [Functional Behavior Assessment](https://schoolbrowse.com/glossary/functional-behavior-assessment) — A systematic process to understand why a student engages in challenging behavior by identifying triggers and maintaining factors.
- [Gifted and Talented](https://schoolbrowse.com/glossary/gifted-and-talented) — Programs serving students with exceptional abilities who need differentiated instruction beyond the standard curriculum.
- [Inclusion Classroom](https://schoolbrowse.com/glossary/inclusion-classroom) — A general education classroom where students with and without disabilities learn together with appropriate supports.
- [Individualized Education Program](https://schoolbrowse.com/glossary/individualized-education-program) — A legally binding document outlining specialized instruction and services for a student with disabilities under IDEA.
- [Individuals with Disabilities Education Act](https://schoolbrowse.com/glossary/individuals-with-disabilities-education-act) — Federal law ensuring students with disabilities receive free appropriate public education through special education services.
- [Learning Disability](https://schoolbrowse.com/glossary/learning-disability) — A neurological condition affecting how the brain processes information, impacting skills like reading, writing, or math.
- [LRE](https://schoolbrowse.com/glossary/lre) — The IDEA requirement that students with disabilities be educated with non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate.
- [Paraprofessional](https://schoolbrowse.com/glossary/paraprofessional) — A school employee who works under teacher supervision to provide instructional and support services to students.
- [Related Services](https://schoolbrowse.com/glossary/related-services) — Support services required for a student with a disability to benefit from special education, such as speech therapy or counseling.
- [Specific Learning Disability](https://schoolbrowse.com/glossary/specific-learning-disability) — A disorder affecting one or more basic learning processes, such as reading (dyslexia), writing (dysgraphia), or math (dyscalculia).
- [Transition Services](https://schoolbrowse.com/glossary/transition-services) — Coordinated activities preparing students with disabilities for life after high school, including employment, education, and independent living.

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