504 Plan
A formal plan that provides accommodations and supports to ensure a student with any physical or mental impairment has equal access to education under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 A civil rights law that protects individuals with disabilities from discrimination. Section 504 requires schools to […]
Accommodation
Changes made to the teaching methods or environment to help a student with disabilities access the curriculum. Accommodations do not change what is taught but how it is taught. Schools track and document these adjustments across a student’s record using Section 504 plan software.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
A civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including schools. The ADA ensures that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else.
Annual Review
A yearly meeting where the IEP teamIEP Team A group of individuals, including parents, teachers, and specialists, responsible for creating, reviewing, and updating a student’s IEP. reviews and updates the student’s IEP to ensure it is still meeting their needs. Districts keep these yearly reviews on schedule with IEP software that flags deadlines before they’re missed.
Assistive Technology (AT)
Any device or software that helps a student with disabilities perform tasks that they otherwise might struggle with, such as speech-to-text programs, communication devices, or specialized keyboards. Once a team recommends these supports, they’re documented and tracked in IEP software alongside the rest of the student’s plan.
Attendant Care
Personal care services provided to students with disabilities, assisting them with daily living tasks, mobility, and accessing educational activities. When these services support eligible students, districts capture them for reimbursement using school-based Medicaid billing software.
Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP)
A plan that uses positive behavior strategies to prevent or address challenging behavior in students with disabilities.
Billable Service
A health-related service provided to a Medicaid-eligible student that qualifies for reimbursement under Medicaid guidelines. Examples include therapy, nursing services, and certain assessments. Districts identify and submit these services for reimbursement through Medicaid billing software built for schools.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
The federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that oversees the Medicaid and Medicare programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and funding policies. https://www.cms.gov/
Child Find
A legal requirement under IDEA that schools identify children who may have disabilities and be in need of special education services. Districts track identification and evaluation timelines under this mandate using IEP software that keeps the whole process documented.
