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Frequently Used Acronyms in Special Education

Acronym

Definition

ABA

Applied Behavior Analysis

ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder

AIS

Academic Intervention Support

APE

Adaptive Physical Education

AT

Assistive Technology

BIP

Behavior Intervention Plan

CPSE

Committee on Preschool Special Education

CSE

Committee on Special Education

ESY

Extended School Year

FAPE

Free Appropriate Public Education

FBA

Functional Behavioral Assessment

IDEA

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

IEP

Individualized Education Plan

LRE

Least Restrictive Environment

NYSAA

New York State Alternate Assessment

OHI

Other Health Impaired

OT

Occupational Therapy

PT

Physical Therapy

PWN

Prior Written Notice