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AASCD - Alternate Assessment for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities
ADD - Attention Deficit Disorder
ADHD - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
APE - Adapted Physical Education
ASD - Autism Spectrum Disorder
ASL - American Sign Language
AT - Assistive Technology
AU - Autism
BIP - Behavioral Intervention Plan
BLC - Behavior Learning Center
DB - Deaf/Blind
DD - Developmental Delay
DLSLC - Daily Living Skills Learning Center
ECIS - Early Childhood Intervention Services
ED - Emotional Disturbance
EI - Early Intervention
ELL - English Language Learners
ESY - Extended School Year
ETR - Evaluation Team Report
FAPE - Free and Appropriate Public Education
FBA - Functional Behavior Assessment
FERPA - Family Education Rights and Privacy Act
ID – Intellectual Disability
HI - Hearing Impairment
IDEIA - Individuals with Disabilities Educational Improvement Act of 2004
IEP - Individualized Education Program
IS - Intervention Specialist
ISC - Intervention Specialist Consultant
IQ - Intelligence Quotient
LEP - Limited English Proficiency
LRE - Least Restrictive Environment
MAP - Measures of Academic Progress
MD - Multiple Disabilities
MFE - Multi-Factored Evaluation
MTSS - Multi-tiered Systems of Support
NCLB - No Child Left Behind
OHI - Other Health Impairment
OI - Orthopedic Impairment
O/M - Orientation and Mobility
OST - Ohio's State Test
OT - Occupational Therapy
PR-01 - Prior Written Notice
PLOP - Present Levels of Performance
PT - Physical Therapy
SCLC - Structured Communication Learning Center
SLC - Specialized Learning Center
SLD - Specific Learning Disability
SLP - Speech and Language Pathology
SWD - Student with Disability
TBI - Traumatic Brain Injury
VI - Vision Impairment