IQ Final Early Development and School Setting

Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI-IV)

An IQ test designed for children aged 2 years 6 months to 7 years 7 months.

Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales (SB5)

An IQ test for children starting from age 2 that measures intelligence across five factors.

Cognitive Delays Indicators

Signs in children under age 2 that may suggest cognitive delays include late walking or talking, trouble remembering, understanding social rules, or solving problems.

Educational Diagnosis

An assessment to determine a student's eligibility for special education services under IDEA or a 504 Plan based on how a disability impacts learning.

Clinical Diagnosis

A determination made through clinical criteria by a qualified specialist to identify a medical, psychological, or developmental disorder.

504 Plan

A plan developed for students with disabilities who do not require special education services, providing accommodations to support their learning.

IEP (Individualized Education Program)

A plan that provides specialized instruction and related services to ensure a child with disabilities can access and progress in the curriculum.

Special Education

Tailored educational services provided to students with disabilities in order to meet their individual needs.

IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)

A federal law that ensures students with disabilities are provided with Free Appropriate Public Education and special education services.

Accommodations in 504 Plan

Adjustments such as extra time, breaks, or preferential seating made to support students with disabilities in general education settings.

Eligibility for 504 Plan vs IEP

Students can qualify for a 504 Plan without a clinical diagnosis but must meet specific criteria for an IEP.

Examples of disabilities requiring a 504 Plan

Conditions like ADHD, dyslexia, chronic migraines, and epilepsy that may need accommodations but not specialized instruction.

Full IEP Team

A group that includes teachers, parents, and specialists who create and monitor a child's IEP.

Conditions covered by IEP

Disabilities such as Autism, Emotional Disturbance, Deafness, and Specific Learning Disabilities that require specialized services.

Standardized Tests

Objectively administered tests used to measure student performance and assess learning difficulties in various settings.