Special Education Acronyms

LRE

Least Restrictive Environment

ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

FBA

Functional Behavioral Assessment

CEC

Center for Exceptional Children

DD

Developmental Delay

EBD

Emotional Behavioral Disorder

FAPE

Free Appropriate Public Education

IDEA

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

SLD

Specific Learning Disability

SLP

Speech Language Pathologist

AT

Assistive Technology

IAES

Interim Alternative Educational Setting

BIP

Behavior Intervention Plan

OHI

Other Health Impairments

OSEP

Office of Special Education Programs

LEA

Local Education Agency

OT

Occupational Therapist

PT

Physical Therapist

IEP

Individualized Education Plan

TBI

Traumatic Brain Injury

CLD

Culturally and Linguistically Diverse

SLI

Speach Language Impairment

SEA

State Education Agency

VI

Visual Impairment

HI

Hearing Impairment

ASD

Autism Spectrum Disorder

ADA

Americans with Disabilities Act

RTI

Response to Intervention

PBIS

Positive Behavior Intervention and Support

IFSP

Individualized Family Service Plan