Most Commonly Used Acronyms in Special Education

• ABA - Applied Behavior Analysis

• BIP - Behavior Intervention Plan

• DSPS - Disability Services and Programs for Students

• ERMHS - Educational Related Mental Health Services

• IDEA - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

• IEE - Individual Educational Evaluation

• IEP - Individualized Education Plan

• IFSP - Individualized Family Service Plan

• LEA - Local Education Agency

• OT - Occupational Therapy

• RSP - Resource Specialist Program

• SAI - Specialized Academic Instruction

• SDC - Special Day Class

• SELPA - Special Education Local Plan Area

• SLP - Speech and Language Pathologist

• SPED - Special Education

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