Acronyms
What is the definition of an acronym?
A word or abbreviation formed by using the first letter of two or more words.
What does IEP stand for?
Individualized Education Program
What does the K in KWL chart stand for?
Know
Before a special education student graduates an exit meeting is held to review students progress and discontinue special education services.
What is the definition of low expectations?
The belief that a person lacks the capability to do something well.
What does IDEA stand for?
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
What does ITP stand for?
Individualized Transition Program
What does the W in KWL chart stand for?
Want
What is an Annual Meeting?
A yearly meeting held to review a students IEP and progress and plan for the next year.
What is the definition of stutter?
A speech disorder that causes people to hesitate, repeat and/or prolong words when talking.
What is the definition of goals? What does it have to do with special education?
Things you, your family, and the school plan for you to achieve.
What is the definition of objectives? What does it have to do with special education?
Specific things you must accomplish in order to achieve your goals.
What does the L in KWL chart stand for?
Learned
What is an Eligibility Meeting?
A meeting held to review student test scores and other important information to determine if a student qualifies for special education.
What is the definition of barrier?
Anything that prevents or hinders movement and/or action.
What are accommodations?
Adjustments or changes made to HOW a student completes his/her work.
What are modifications?
Changes to WHAT a student is expected to do.
What does self- awareness stand for?
A person knowing about him/herself. Things he/she does well, needs to improve, enjoys and or dislikes doing.
What is a Triennial Meeting?
A meeting held every 3 years to review new testing results, the IEP, and progress of a special education student.
What is the definition of prejudice?
Beliefs and/or attitudes people have toward other people and/or situations without knowledge and facts about those people or situations.
What is an example or an accommodation?
Presentation, response, setting, time, equipment
What is an example of a modification?
Changes to the content students are expected to master.
What does self- advocacy mean?
A person making a deliberate or purposeful choice to speak up for his/her needs and/or ideas.
What is a Transition Meeting?
A meeting held to discuss and plan for a students future. Sometimes this meeting is held during an annual review meeting.
True or False. Self-awareness plays an important role in my ability to self-advocate. And explain why.
True