Acronyms
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Acronyms
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These acronyms often come up in the special education environment. Each acronym links to a resource for more information.
ABA—Applied Behavior Analysis
ABC—Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence
AAC—Augmentative or Alternative Communication
ADHD—Attention Deficit Hyper Disorder
BIP—Behavior Intervention Plan
CBA—Curriculum Based Assessment
ER—Evaluation Report
ESY—Extended School Year Services
FAPE—Free Appropriate Public Education
HOH—Hard Of Hearing
HOTS—Higher Order Thinking Skills
IEP—Individual Education Program
LD—Learning Disability
MDR—Manifestation Determination Review
MID—Mild Intellectual Disability
Multiple Disabilities
NOREP—A Section of the Individual Education Plan (IEP)
ODD—Oppositional Defiant Disorder
PBS—Positive Behavior Support
RS—Related Services
Skip To Main Content
These acronyms often come up in the special education environment. Each acronym links to a resource for more information.
ABA—Applied Behavior Analysis
ABC—Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence
AAC—Augmentative or Alternative Communication
ADHD—Attention Deficit Hyper Disorder
BIP—Behavior Intervention Plan
CBA—Curriculum Based Assessment
ER—Evaluation Report
ESY—Extended School Year Services
FAPE—Free Appropriate Public Education
HOH—Hard Of Hearing
HOTS—Higher Order Thinking Skills
IEP—Individual Education Program
LD—Learning Disability
MDR—Manifestation Determination Review
MID—Mild Intellectual Disability
Multiple Disabilities
NOREP—A Section of the Individual Education Plan (IEP)
ODD—Oppositional Defiant Disorder
PBS—Positive Behavior Support
RS—Related Services