The special education world is full of endless acronyms that are used in paperwork, emails, etc. and help to abbreviate names or phrases. Below is a list of common acronyms and what they mean. You can also click HERE for explanations of special education terminology.
AAC - Alternative Augmentative Communication
ABA - Applied Behavioral Analysis
ABC - Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence
ADA - Americans with Disabilities Act
ADHD - Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder
ADR - Alternative Dispute Resolution
APE - Adaptive Physical Education
ASD - Autism Spectrum Disorder
AT - Assistive Technology
BIP - Behavior Intervention Plan
CCSS - Common Core State Standards
CDE - California Department of Education
CF - Cystic Fibrosis
COE - County Office of Education
CP - Cerebral Palsy
DHOH - Deaf / Hard of Hearing
DSM - Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
ED - Emotional Disturbance
EI - Early Intervention
ELL - English Language Learner
ESL - English as a Second Language
ESY - Extended School Year
FAPE - Free Appropriate Public Education
FBA - Functional Behavioral Assessment
HI - Hearing Impaired
ID - Intellectual Disability
IDEA - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
IEE - Independent Educational Evaluation
IEP - Individualized Education Program
IFSP - Individualized Family Service Plan
IQ - Intelligence Quotient
ITP - Individualized Transition Plan
LD - Learning Disability
LEA - Local Education Agency
LEP - Limited English Proficiency, can also mean Licensed Educational Psychologist