Educational Acronyms
What does OT stand for?
Occupational Therapy
I have a question about my student's IEP goal, who should I go to?
Their case manager/special education teacher
Vital member(s) of the team that contribute information because they know this child the best
Parent or Guardian!
Accommodation or Modification: Which one does NOT alter the assignments
Accommodation
What does IEP stand for?
Individualized Education Plan
What does PT stand for?
Physical Therapist
I have some concerns about my students speech patterns, who should I go to?
The speech and language pathologist!
Who can make a special education referral?
A parent, caregiver, medical professional, or teacher
Accommodation or Modification: Which one alters what a student is expected to do or gives them alternative assignments compared to their peers
Modification
What does BIP stand for?
Behavior Intervention Plan
What does RtI stand for?
I have some concerns about my students home life, who should I talk to?
Principal, school social worker, or school psychologist!
When writing initial IEP goals, this team member will assist in providing current academic levels/functioning
The General Education Teacher
Accommodation or Modification: Altering the seating of where a child sits in your classroom so they can see the board or teacher
Accommodation
What does ELL stand for?
English Language Learner
Least Restrictive Environment
This team member usually sees the student 5 school days a week. They know best how the student is doing in a classroom setting?
The General Education Teacher
Name 3 services a child can have in their IEP
Occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech and language therapy, counseling, nursing, ELL services (and more!)
Accommodation or Modification: Asking the child to only complete half of their worksheet
Modification
The acronym I.D.E.A. stands for?
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
What does FAPE stand for?
Free and Appropriate Public Education
This person is typically responsible for testing and evaluating the student?
The school psychologist
Name 3 members that are REQUIRED to be at an IEP meeting
What is the LEA, the special education teacher, and the general education teacher?
Accommodation or Modification: Presenting an anchor lesson visually instead of verbally
Accomodation
What does LEA stand for?
Local Educational Agency