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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.