A Visual Learner’s Guide of Special Education Terms

Special education jargon can be a language of its own. It can be a little overwhelming and intimidating for both parents and teachers. To get a better understanding, we created a visual guide that will go over some of the more common abbreviations, acronyms, and terminology referred to in the realm of special education. If you find this video helpful, please share and hit the like button. Also, leave your comments below. We love to hear from you. Together, we can change how the education system works. Feel free to use the Time stamps below to navigate through the video. #education #disabilty #specialneeds

Video Time Stamps:
Intro – 0:00
Alternative Augmentative Communication (AAC) – 0:18
Adapted Physical Education (APE) – 1:08
Age of Majority – 1:18
Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) – 1:55
Community-Based Instruction (CBI) – 2:11
Cognitive – 2:27
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) – 2:34
Due Process – 2:52
Emotional Behavior Disorder (EBD) – 3:06
English Language Learner (ELL) – 3:50
Extended School Year (ESY) – 3:59
Formal Assessment – 4:31
Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) – 4:42
Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) – 5:07
Individualized Education Program (IEP) – 5:20
Individual Transition Plan (ITP) – 5:33
Informal Assessment – 5:48
Informed Consent – 6:02
Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) – 6:25
Local Education Agency (LEA) – 6:47
Mainstreaming – 6:55
Manifestation Determination – 7:04
Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) – 7:21
Prior Written Notice (PWN) – 7:43
Procedural Safeguards – 8:07
Related Services – 8:26
Section 504 Accommodation Plan – 8:56
Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) – 9:20