Awesome Acronyms
Students who qualify for special education services must between these ages in order to qualify for services.
What are the ages 2-21?
Vital member(s) of the IEP team to contribute with an expertise like NO ONE else. They know this child the best.
What is Parent/Guardian?
This is the last part of the IEP. When it is signed it makes the IEP the official plan for that particular child for the coming 12 months. When parents sign it they are agreeing to the placement.
What is parent or guardian's signature/consent?
Educate students with disabilities with non disabled students to the maximum extent appropriate
What is Least Restrictive Environment?
This act has categorized 13 different disabilities that qualify for special education services.
What is IDEA?
This team member usually sees the student 5 school days a week. They are best suited to assess how the student is performing in a classroom setting.
What is regular education teacher?
An individualized instructional program for eligible students with disabilities that are provided beyond the regular school year.
What is Extended School Year Services-ESY?
Locate, identify, and provide services to all eligible students with disabilities.
What is Child Find?
This person has a disability and can give input on their own education.
Who is the student?
Special education supports and services provided by the special education personnel for 80% or more of the school day
What is Full time a/or inclusion?
Provide parents with the procedural requirements of the IDEA
What is Procedural Safeguards?
To ensure that all children with disabilities have access to a free appropriate public education (FAPE) that meets their unique needs and prepares them for further education, employment, and independent living.
What is IDEA?
This person is responsible for testing and evaluating the student.
Who is the school psychologist?
Special education supports and services provided by the special education personnel for 20% or less of the school day.
What is Itinerant/Resource?
Conduct an assessment to determine if the student has an IDEA related disability and if he/she needs special education services
What is evaluation?
A US law enacted in 2002 that aimed to improve educational outcomes, particularly for disadvantaged students, through increased accountability and standards.
What is NCLB?
This person is the case manager for the student. They write the IEP.
Who is the special education teacher?
Special education supports and services provided by the special education personnel for more than 20% but less than 80% of the school day.
What is Supplemental?