ABLE- academic behavior learning environment ACA- ARD committee amendment Accommodation–adapting in order to meet the need ADD– attention deficit disorder ADHD–attention deficit hyperactivity disorder AEP– Alternative Educational Placement–student has been removed from regular programming due to behavior, disciplinary placement, including ISS, OCS, and Turning Point AI– Auditorally Impaired APE- Adaptive physical education ARD–admission, review, dismissal ARDC- the committee for an ARD in which an administrator, general ed teacher, special ed teacher, diagnostician, parent, student, and others as needed to make IEP decisions ARF- Accommodation Request Form (from TEA) ASL- American Sign Language AT- assistive technology At-risk –students with normal intelligence whose academic backgrounds or prior performance may cause failure or early withdrawal AU– autistic– students have difficulty with language and social understanding, may have unusual mannerisms AYP- adequate yearly progress BIP–Behavior Intervention Plan CBA- curriculum based assessment CTE Rep—Career and Technology Education Representative CLASS- academic testing used for goal development ED–emotionally disturbed–student has unique emotional needs; may or may not be in special programs like SEAS, will probably have a BIP ESY- Extended School Year FAPE– Free and Appropriate Public Education– federal law entitled for all students regardless of race, gender, disability, etc. FBA–Functional Behavioral Assessment–written at an ARD or by the counselor before BIP; gives needed information about student’s behavior needs FERPA– Family Educational Right to Privacy Act– confidentiality FIE–Full Individual Evaluation FirstClass- The email / communication system used for all teachers in AISD HMP- Health Management Plan IDEA Re-Authorization–Individuals with Disabilities Education Act– federal law established in ‘04 that protects rights of students with disabilities IEP–Individual Educational Plan–annual plan for classes, schedule, related services, and all academic needs of a special ed student; must be reviewed by annual review date IN-CLASS SUPPORT-- a special education teacher assists in a general education classroom LD–Learning Disability– student has need for academic support to be successful; may use MAC or special classes or just be monitored in general ed LEP–Limited English Proficient LPAC–Language Proficiency Assessment Committee LRE–Least Restrictive Environment– student must be allowed to try schedule most like peers before removal to special ed LSSP-Licensed Specialist in School Psychology MAC–Mastery Assistance Center–room on campus for special ed students as support for general ed classes (content mastery) MD ARD–Manifestation Determination ARD–ARD addressing behavior MR– mentally retarded– significantly delayed cognitive skills, performs at about half of age NCA-non-ARD committee amendment OHI–Other Health Impaired–student has unique health needs; nurse is probably involved, may have an IHMP (may be on medication, ADD / ADHD, seizure disorders) OI–Orthopedically Impaired–physical handicaps that affect motor skills; may be in wheelchair; probably receive services from OT/PT O&M–Orientation and Mobility OT–Occupational Therapy PASS/SEAS–Preparing for Academic and Social Success–special class for students requiring highly structured setting and behavior support PEIMS- Public Education Information Management System PLAAFPs- present levels of academic achievement and functional performance–written record of students progress that is included in the IEP. Practical--term used for resource math, English, reading Pre-Voc–Prevocational– modified curriculum to prepare students for the work force PT– Physical Therapy Resource– modified curriculum for students in reading, English, and math (also called Practical) RTI- response to intervention SEAS- Social Emotional and Academic Support SEM- special education manager; electronic ARD paperwork SLP- Speech Language Pathologist SOS–Schedule of Services–the academic classes and services needed SI–Speech Impaired–student has articulation, fluency, or language problems STAAR-- State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness TAKS–Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills T-1 Electronic ARD-- First Transfer ARD–interim IEP until records are received or testing is completed (can be completed by diag.) T-2--Full IEP-ARD held after 30 day interim for a transfer student TEAMS--the student information database TRIAND- The web-based application used to gather and disaggregate testing scores and data. TBSI– Texas Behavioral Support Initiative– training for behavior interventions, including policies and procedures for restraint and seclusion VAC– Vocational Adjustment Class VI–Visually Impaired