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IEP#1
An Individualized Education Program is a customized plan developed for students with disabilities to ensure their educational needs are met.
Special Education#2
Tailored educational services designed to support students with disabilities, ensuring they receive appropriate instruction and resources.
Assessment#3
A systematic process to evaluate a student's strengths, challenges, and needs to inform educational planning.
Differentiated Instruction#4
Teaching strategies that adapt to diverse learners' needs, ensuring all students can access and engage with the curriculum.
Collaboration#5
Working together with parents, educators, and specialists to support a student's learning and development.
Legal Frameworks#6
Laws and regulations governing special education, ensuring students with disabilities receive appropriate services.
SMART Goals#7
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound objectives used to guide student progress in IEPs.
Accommodations#8
Adjustments made in teaching methods or testing conditions to support students' learning needs without altering the curriculum.
Modifications#9
Changes made to the curriculum expectations to accommodate a student's specific needs.
Stakeholders#10
Individuals involved in the IEP process, including teachers, parents, administrators, and specialists.
Progress Monitoring#11
Regularly assessing a student's performance to ensure they are making adequate progress towards their IEP goals.
Inclusive Education#12
An educational approach where students with disabilities learn alongside their peers in general education settings.
Transition Planning#13
Preparing students with disabilities for life after school, including post-secondary education, employment, and independent living.
Individualized Instruction#14
Tailoring teaching methods and learning experiences to meet the unique needs of each student.
Behavioral Interventions#15
Strategies implemented to improve a student's behavior and support their learning in the classroom.
IEP Team#16
A group of individuals, including educators and parents, who collaborate to develop and implement a student's IEP.
Eligibility Criteria#17
Specific requirements that a student must meet to qualify for special education services.
FAPE#18
Free Appropriate Public Education, a legal requirement ensuring students with disabilities receive necessary educational services.
LRE#19
Least Restrictive Environment, the principle that students with disabilities should be educated with their non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate.
Culturally Responsive Teaching#20
An approach that recognizes and incorporates students' cultural backgrounds into the learning process.
Peer Review#21
The process of evaluating a colleague's work to provide constructive feedback and improve the quality of IEPs.
Reflective Practice#22
The process of self-evaluation and reflection on teaching practices to enhance professional growth.
Case Studies#23
In-depth examinations of individual students' experiences used to inform best practices in IEP development.
Team Meetings#24
Regular gatherings of the IEP team to discuss a student's progress, needs, and adjustments to the IEP.
Individualized Support#25
Tailored assistance provided to meet the specific needs of a student with disabilities.