Common Terms

  • ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act
  • ADHD-Inattentive Type: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Inattentive Type
    * Formally known as ADD *
  • ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • AYP: Annual Yearly Progress
  • BIP: Behavioral Intervention Plan
  • CSE: Case Study Evaluation
  • ED/BD: Emotional Disturbance/Behavioral Disorder
  • ELSP: Educational Life Skils Program
  • IDEA: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 2004
  • IEP: Individualized Education Plan
  • ITP: Individualized Transition Plan
  • LD: Learning Disability
  • LRE: Least Restrictive Environment
  • NCLB: No Child Left Behind
  • OHI: Other Health Impaired
  • OT: Occupational Therapy
  • PDD: Pervasive Developmental Disorder
  • PfI: Program for Independence
  • PT: Physical Therapy
  • RtI: Response to Intervention
  • SPED: Special Education
  • SL: Speech and Language
  • SLD: Specific Learning Disability
  • SLP: Speech and Language Pathologist
  • SW: Social Work
  • TAB: Teaching Appropriate Behaviors
  • 504 Education Plan: An education plan consisting of a set of accommodations to allow a child to be able to perform in a regular education setting. It may include special counseling, classroom breaks, or other educational services.