Awesome Acronyms
Para Responsibilities
Qualifiers
The Playing Field
Misc.
100

I.E.P

What is Individualized Education Plan

100

Performs duties related to the student’s specific disability as may be assigned; i.e., taking notes, reading and recording information.  True or False

What is True

100

A student who has much difficulty controlling their emotions may qualify for services as a student who is?

What emotionally disturbed

100

This changes how the student is accessing the curriculum

What is an accommodation

100

Reinforcement is ANYTHING that occurs before a behavior that increases the likelihood of that behavior to occur in the future.

What is false. Reinforcement occurs after a behavior

200

D.L.

What is Distance Learning

200

All parent concerns and questions should be relayed to whom?

What is the teacher

200

Once a student qualifies for special education services, this legal document will be developed for the individual student

What is an I.E.P. (Individual Education Plan)

200

Shortening the number of math problems on a page is considered a/an?

What is Accommodation

200

The use of visuals, assigning leadership roles, inspiring motivation, providing choice and setting high expectations will help to create this type of learner.




What is Independent Learner

300

I.D.E.A.

What is Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

300

The following people should be contacted if you are going to be late or absent.

What is principal, site secretary and education specialist

300

If a student with ADHD if having much difficulty accessing their education they could qualify for services under which category?

What is Other Health Impaired

300

This is something that can be done in the classroom to help all students learn and does not require an IEP

What is Differentiation

300

Gathering information about a students education, behavior, growth and areas of concern is called this.

What is Data Collection

400

O.H.I.

What is Other Health Impaired

400

They must be flexible, friendly, communicative, caring, understanding, smart and helpful. They truly are superheroes!

What is Paraprofessional

400

To qualify for services, a child’s school performance must be “adversely affected” by a disability in one of how many areas

What is 13

400

This changes the curriculum from one grade level to a lower grade level so the student can have access.

What is modification

400

Instead of saying "A special education student" we should say this

What is A student with special needs

500

S.L.D.

What is Specific Learning Disability

500

Perform the necessary services required for the academic growth, physical, social-emotional, and well-being of the students.

What is Paraprofessional

500

The majority of students qualify for services under this category

What is Specific Learning Disability

500

Allowing extra time on a test is considered a what?

What is an accommodation

500

Having a students schedule written down with pictures so the student understands their day and what to expect is called this

What is a Visual

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