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INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PLAN (IEP)#1

A legally binding document tailored to meet the educational needs of a child with disabilities, outlining specific goals and accommodations.

LEARNING DISABILITIES#2

Neurological disorders that affect the brain's ability to receive, process, or communicate information, impacting learning.

ADVOCACY#3

The act of supporting or arguing for the rights and needs of a child, ensuring they receive appropriate educational services.

COLLABORATION#4

Working together with educators, specialists, and other stakeholders to develop and implement an effective IEP.

IEP TEAM#5

A group of individuals, including parents, educators, and specialists, responsible for developing and reviewing a child's IEP.

ACCOMMODATIONS#6

Changes made in the classroom or testing environment to help a child with learning disabilities succeed academically.

MODIFICATIONS#7

Adjustments to the curriculum or learning expectations to better suit a child's unique learning needs.

ASSESSMENT#9

The process of evaluating a child's learning needs through various tools, including tests, observations, and reports.

EVIDENCE-BASED STRATEGIES#10

Teaching methods and interventions that have been proven effective through rigorous research and data.

IDEA (INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT)#11

A federal law ensuring students with disabilities are provided a free appropriate public education (FAPE) tailored to their individual needs.

PROGRESS MONITORING#12

Regularly assessing a child's academic performance to determine the effectiveness of the IEP and make necessary adjustments.

INCLUSION#13

An educational approach where students with disabilities learn alongside their peers in general education settings.

TRANSITION PLANNING#14

A process that prepares students with disabilities for life after high school, including post-secondary education and employment.

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT#15

The active participation of parents in the educational process, crucial for effective IEP development and implementation.

SPECIAL EDUCATION#16

Tailored educational services designed to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities.

RESPONSE TO INTERVENTION (RTI)#17

A multi-tiered approach to early identification and support for students with learning and behavior needs.

BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS#18

Strategies designed to improve specific behaviors that interfere with a child's learning.

INDIVIDUALIZED FAMILY SERVICE PLAN (IFSP)#19

A plan for early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families.

EDUCATIONAL STRATEGIES#20

Specific techniques and methods used to support a child's learning based on their individual needs.

SENSORY PROCESSING#21

The way the brain organizes and interprets sensory information, which can impact learning and behavior.

CROSS-DISCIPLINARY TEAM#22

A team of professionals from different fields working together to address the comprehensive needs of a child.

IEP MEETING#23

A formal gathering of the IEP team to discuss, develop, and review a child's IEP.

DATA COLLECTION#24

The systematic gathering of information regarding a child's progress and needs to inform the IEP process.

SELF-ADVOCACY#25

The ability of a student to understand their own needs and advocate for themselves within the educational system.