Acronyms (Letters)
KPS
Kalispell Public Schools
Individual
One single person
SPIN
Strengths
Preferences
Interests
Needs
Guardian
who helps take care of you and can make decisions for you
SD 5
School District 5
Strengths
thing you are good at
things you and do without help
IEP
Individualized Education Program
Needs
things you need help with
things you can't do on your own, but want to be able to do or get better at one day
OPI
Office of Public Instruction
Case Manager
the teacher in charge of your IEP