Special Education Acronyms

AA

Alternative Assessment

ADA

Americans with Disabilities Act

ADD

Attention Deficit Disorder

ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

ASD; AU; AUT

Autism

BIP

Behavioral Intervention Plan

CP

Cerebral Palsy

CD

Cognitive Disability

DB

Deaf-Blind

DD

Developmental Disability

ED

Emotionally Disturbed

ESY

Extended School Year

ETR

Evaluative Team Report

FBA

Functional Behavior Assessment

FAPE

Free and Appropriate Public Education

HI

Hearing Impaired

ID

Intellictual Disability

IDEA

Individuals with Disabilities Educational Act

IEP

Individualized Education Plan

IQ

Intelligence Quotient

LRE

Least Restrictive Environment

MD

Multipule Disabilities

OHI

Other Health Impaired

OI

Orthopedic Impairment

OT

Occupational Therapy

PBIS

Positive Behavior Intervention Systems

PD

Physical Disability

PT

Physical Therapy

RTI

Response to Intervention

SDI

Specefically Designed Instruction

SLD

Specific Learning Disability

S/L

Speech and Language

SLP

Speech Language Pathologist

SOP

Summary of Performance

TBI

Traumatic Brain Injury

TE

Twice Exceptional

VI

Visually Impaired

WEP

Written Educational Plan

Section 504 Rehabilitation Act

Federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability in any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. It requires these entities to provide reasonable accommodations and ensure accessible programs and services for qualified individuals with disabilities.