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.