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FAPE
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Free Appropriate Public Education
- An educational right of children with disabilities in the United States that is guaranteed by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
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IDEA
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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
- Provides educational protections for students who meet criteria necessary for classification in one of the thirteen categories specified under the act.
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IEP
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Individualized Education Program
- A written statement detailing the unique educational needs and services provided to a student with a qualifying disability under IDEA.
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Section 504
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Anti-discrimination act
- Protects students from discrimination based on their disability. Encompasses a broader range of disabilities than IDEA.
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504 Plan
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Document generated from Anti-discrimination act provisions
- Documents strategies and resources afforded to a student with a disability affecting a major life activity in order to prevent discrimination in school.
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CSE
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Committee on Special Education (age 5-12)
- A multidisciplinary team, that includes parents and students, responsible for students with disabilities from ages 5-21. The CSE is authorized to identify students in need of services by determining eligibility and develop an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) to meet each student’s individual needs.
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CPSE
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Committee on Preschool Special Education (age 3-5)
- Similar to CSE, for students ages 3-5.
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LRE
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Least Restrictive Environment
- Under the IDEA students must be educated in a classroom setting as close to a general education setting as possible where than can still make academic gains.
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MDR
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Manifestation Determination Review
- A meeting to determine whether or not a student’s misconduct is a result of their disability or school’s failure to implement their IEP when that student is facing a suspension that will exceed 5 days or has been removed from the classroom setting for 10 days (or the equivalent of 10 days).
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BIP
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Behavior Intervention Plan
- A written plan that targets a student’s undesirable behavior(s) with interventions that are clearly measurable, including prevention strategies and replacement behaviors.
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FBA
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Functional Behavior Assessment
- A process which examines a student’s disruptive behaviors, looks for the reasons behind the behaviors and offers interventions that teach new behaviors to replace the undesired ones.
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AT
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Assistive Technology
- Any device, equipment or software that helps a student with a disability increase, maintain or improve their functional capabilities (excludes medical devices).
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EI
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Early Intervention (age 0-3)
- A system of services that helps babies and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities from birth to their third birthdays.
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IFSP
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Individualized Family Service Plan
- A written treatment plan that maps out the early intervention services a child (age birth to his/her third birthday) will receive, as well as how and when these services will be administered. It details a child’s current levels of functioning, specific needs and goals for treatment (referred to as outcomes).
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RCT
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Regents Competency Test
- Exit exams given to identified special education students with Individualized Education Programs or a 504 plan seeking a high school diploma who cannot pass the standard Regents exams.
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15:1:1
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A type of classroom structure common on an IEP or 504 plan consisting of 15 students, 1 teacher, and 1 aid.
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12:1:1
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A type of classroom structure common on an IEP or 504 plan consisting of 12 students, 1 teacher, and 1 aid.
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6:1:1
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A type of classroom structure common on an IEP or 504 plan consisting of 6 students, 1 teacher, and 1 aid.
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