Special ed is FULL of acronyms. Whether you are a new or veteran teacher, it can feel like speaking another language with all the acronyms we have to know. So let me ask, do you know all of the special ed acronyms? If you want to grab an easy, FREE printable with all these acronyms, then click HERE! To download more FREEBIES, check out the Simply Free Library HERE!
Common Special Ed Acronyms
- IEP= Individualized Education Plan
- IDEA= Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
- FAPE= Free and Appropriate Public Education
- FERPA= Federal Education Records and Privacy Act
- IFSP= Individual Family Service Plan
- FIE= Full Individual Evaluation
- ECE= Exceptional Child Education
- ECE= Early Childhood Education
Eligibility Acronyms
- AUT= Autism
- SLD= Specific Learning Disability
- MMD= Mild Mental Disability
- FMD= Functional Mental Disability
- MD= Multiple Disabilities
- VI= Visual Impairment
- ASD= Autism Spectrum Disorder
- EBD= Emotional Behavior Disorder
- CVI= Cortical Vision Impairment
- HH= Hard of Hearing
- DD= Developmental Delay
- DB= Deaf Blind
- OHI= Other Health Impairment
- ODD= Oppositional Defiance Disorder
- ADHD= Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Services Acronyms
- SDI= Specially Designed Instruction
- SAS= Supplementary Aides and Services
- LRE= Least Restrictive Environment
- OT= Occupational Therapy/Therapist
- PT= Physical Therapy/Therapist
- SLP= Speech Language Pathology/Pathologist
- FBA= Functional Behavior Assessment
- BIP= Behavior Intervention Plan
- RTI= Response to Intervention
- ESY= Extended School Year
- CBI= Community Based Instruction
- AAC= Augmentative Alternative Communication
- AT= Assistive Technology
- MTSS= Multi-tiered System of Supports
- ABA= Applied Behavior Analysis
- BCBA= Board Certified Behavior Analyst
Okay, so tell me how you did! Did you know them all, or did you learn a few new acronyms? What other acronyms should we add to the list? Let me know in the comments! To grab a FREE handout full of all these acronyms and their meanings, then click HERE! If you’re a new teacher looking to learn more, check out the New Teachers tab on Simply Special Ed!
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