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INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PLAN (IEP)#1
A legal document outlining special education services tailored to a child's unique needs, including goals and resources.
SUPPORT PLAN#2
A comprehensive strategy detailing educational, social, and emotional support tailored to a child's strengths and challenges.
ADVOCACY#3
The act of supporting or arguing for the rights and needs of a child, particularly in educational settings.
NEEDS ASSESSMENT#4
A systematic process for identifying a child's specific challenges and strengths to inform support planning.
SMART GOALS#5
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound objectives set within a support plan.
RESOURCE DIRECTORY#6
A curated list of tools, services, and organizations available to support a child's development.
COLLABORATION#7
Working together with educators, therapists, and other stakeholders to create effective support strategies.
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT#8
Strategies aimed at enhancing a child's emotional well-being and resilience.
SOCIAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT#9
Teaching children essential interpersonal skills to improve their interactions and relationships.
FEEDBACK LOOP#10
A process for gathering ongoing input from stakeholders to adapt and improve support strategies.
EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS#11
Legal entitlements that ensure children with special needs receive appropriate educational services.
PROGRESS MONITORING#12
Regular assessment of a child's development to evaluate the effectiveness of implemented strategies.
EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES#13
Strategies and interventions supported by research to effectively address special needs.
SUPPORT GROUPS#14
Networks of parents and professionals providing shared experiences and resources for families.
KEY STAKEHOLDERS#15
Individuals or groups involved in a child's education, including parents, teachers, and therapists.
IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE#16
A schedule outlining when specific strategies and interventions will be executed within the support plan.
REFLECTIVE PRACTICE#17
A method of self-evaluation that encourages continuous improvement of support strategies.
EDUCATIONAL TOOLS#18
Resources such as software, games, or materials designed to support learning and development.
IEP MEETINGS#19
Gatherings where parents and educators discuss and review a child's IEP, goals, and progress.
ADAPTATION STRATEGIES#20
Methods for modifying support plans based on ongoing assessments and feedback.
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL)#21
Programs designed to enhance children's social skills and emotional intelligence.
PARENT ENGAGEMENT#22
Active participation of parents in their child's educational journey and support planning.
COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT#23
An approach that addresses all aspects of a child's needs, including educational, social, and emotional.
SYSTEMIC NAVIGATION#24
The ability to effectively maneuver through complex educational and support systems.