Acronyms
A Acronyms
AAC | Alternative Augmentative Communication
ABA | Applied Behavioral Analysis
ADA | Americans with Disabilities Act
ADD/ADHD | Attention Deficit/Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
ADR | Alternative Dispute Resolution
APE | Adaptive Physical Education
ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorders
ASL | American Sign Language
B Acronyms
BIP | Behavioral Intervention Plan
BOE | Board of Education
BSP | Behavioral Support Plan
C Acronyms
CAASSP | California Assessment of Achievement of Student Performance and Progress
CAC | Community Advisory Committee
CCSS | Common Core State Standards
CDE | California Department of Education
D Acronyms
DD | Developmental Delay
E Acronyms
ECSE | Early Childhood Special Education
ED | Emotional Disturbance
EIS | Early Intervening Services
ELL | English Language Learner
ESL | English as a Second Language
ESY | Extended School Year
F Acronyms
FAPE | Free Appropriate Public Education
FBA | Functional Behavioral Assessment
FERPA | Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
I Acronyms
IDEA | Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
IEE | Independent Educational Evaluation
IEP | Individualized Education Program
IFSP | Individualized Family Service Plan
ITP | Individualized Transition Plan
L Acronyms
LCAP | Local Control and Accountability Plan
LEA | Local Education Agency
LEP | Limited English Proficiency
LRE | Least Restrictive Environment
O Acronyms
OSEP | Office of Special Education Programs at the U.S. Department of Education
OT | Occupational Therapy
P and R Acronyms
PAC | Parent Advisory Committee
PBS | Positive Behavioral Supports
PT | Physical Therapy
PTA | Parent Teacher Association
RTI | Response to Intervention
S and T Acronyms
SBE | State Board of Education
SEAC | Special Education Advisory Committee
Section 504 | Section of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
SELPA | Special Education Local Plan Area
SLP | Speech/Language Pathologist
SPSA | School Plan for Student Achievement
SSC | School Site Council
SST | Student Study Team
Title 5 Regulations | California regulations concerning special education laws