One of the hardest things to dig through in special education is the language. What does IEP stand for? What is FAPE? Here are some important definitions I've found.
IEP: Individualized Education Program; written document that lays out the child's individual goals and how the child will be supported to achieve those goals (such as special services)
FAPE: Free Appropriate Public Education; all children (regardless of disability) are entitled to a free public education that meets their needs
IDEA: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; federal special education law
LRE: Least Restrictive Environment; written within the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), requires that students are educated in an environment with their peers whenever possible
NCLB: No Child Left Behind; Bush era law and policy of education reform
Please share with us other confusing language you have found in the special education process.
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I found this great glossary of special education terms. This really lists out some of the terminology that may be seen in an IEP (individualized education program).
ReplyDeletehttp://www.teachersandfamilies.com/sped/prof/glossary.html