Due Process
A formal legal procedure used to resolve disputes between parents and schools regarding the identification, evaluation, or placement of a student with disabilities
Extended School Year (ESY)
Special educationSpecial Education Instruction designed to meet the unique needs of a student with a disability, provided at no cost to parents, including specially designed instruction and related services. services provided beyond the regular school year for students whose IEP teams determine that these services are necessary to prevent significant regression.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
A federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. Schools must have written permission from the parent or eligible student to release information from a student’s record, except under specific circumstances.
Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE)
A legal guarantee under IDEA that ensures students with disabilities receive necessary education and services without cost to the family.
Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA)
A process to determine the cause of challenging behaviors in order to develop effective interventions, often leading to a Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP).
Health Aide
A trained individual who assists students with health-related needs, including medication administration, monitoring, and other healthcare tasks.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
A federal law that protects the privacy and security of medical information. In schools, HIPAA applies to health care services that might be provided, such as speech therapy or occupational therapy. However, FERPA generally governs educational records, including health information in schools.
IEP Goal
A specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) objective set within a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). IEP goals are designed to address the unique educational needs of a student with a disability and outline the desired outcomes for their learning and development. These goals help guide instruction and intervention, allowing educators and parents to […]
IEP Meeting
A formal gathering required by law in which a student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) is developed, reviewed, and updated. The meeting typically involves the student’s parents or guardians, educators, special educationSpecial Education Instruction designed to meet the unique needs of a student with a disability, provided at no cost to parents, including specially designed instruction […]
IEP Objectives
Specific, measurable steps that outline how a student will achieve their IEP goals. Objectives break down broader goals into smaller, achievable milestones, tailored to the student’s individual needs. They can focus on various areas, including academic, social, or behavioral skills, helping educators monitor progress and adjust instruction as needed.
