Acronyms

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Special Education Acronyms
AI – Auditory Impairment
APE – Adapted Physical Education
ARD – Admission Review and Dismissal
AT – Assistive Technology
AU – Autism
BIP- Behavior Intervention Plan
BRS – Behavior Resource Specialist
CM – Content Mastery
DEC – District Effectiveness and Compliance
EA – Emergency Action
ED – Emotional Disturbance
ESY – Extended School Year
FAPE – Free and Appropriate Public Education
FBA – Functional Behavioral Assessment
FIE- Full Individual Evaluation
IDEA – Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
IEE – Independent Educational Evaluation
IEP – Individual Education Program
ITP – Individual Transition Plan
LD – Learning Disabled
LDAA – Locally Developed Alternative Assessment
LRE – Least Restrictive Environment
LSSP – Licensed Specialist in School Psychology
MAC – Modified Academics Class
MH – Multiply Handicapped
MR – Mental Retardation
OHI – Other Health Impairment
OI – Orthopedic Impairment
OJT – On the Job Training
OT – Occupational Therapist
PAS – Positive Attitude for Success
PPCD – Preschool Program for Children with Disabilities
PT – Physical Therapist
SBOE – State Board of Education
SDAA – State Developed Alternative Assessment
SI – Speech Impairment
SLP – Speech and Language Pathologist
TAAS – Texas Assessment of Academic Skills
TAKS – Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills
TBI – Traumatic Brain Injury
TEA – Texas Education Agency
TEKS – Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
VAC – Vocational Adjustment Class
VE – Vocational Experience
VI – Visual Impairment