IDEIA - Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act
IEE - Independent Education Evaluation
IEP - Individualized Education Program
IFSP - Individualized Family Service Plan
LEA - Local Educational Agency
LEP - Limited English Proficient
LRE - Least Restrictive Environment
MOU - Memorandum of Understanding
NCLB - No Child Left Behind
OAH - Office of Administrative Hearings
OCR - Office of Civil Rights
OHI - Other Health Impaired
OP - Orthopedically Impaired
OSEP - Office of Special Education Programs
OT - Occupational Therapist
PBIS - Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports
PT - Physical Therapist
PLC - Professional Learning Community
PWN - Prior Written Notice
RTI - Response to Intervention
SDI - Specially Designed Instruction
SLP - Speech Language Pathologist
TBI - Traumatic Brain Injury
UDL - Universal Design for Learning
VI - Visually Impaired
LWSD Special Services acronyms and terms
BHS - Behavioral Health Specialist, a licensed therapist that provides counseling services for students served in IC programs
CAST - Organization focused on busting the barriers to learning that millions of people experience every day. They do this by helping educators and organizations apply insights from the learning sciences and leading-edge practices to educational design and implementation. CAST has partnered with LWSD on designing instruction for teachers on UDL (Universal Design for Learning).
Haring Center - The University of Washington Haring Center for Inclusive Education conducts leading-edge research to advance inclusive learning, and trains education professionals in proven practices to develop every child’s potential.
NPA - Non-Public Agency, private school that supports students in special education with more significant learning needs
IC - Intervention Center, supports students with significant mental health and/or behavior concerns
MTSS Coach – Multi-tiered System of Supports coach, an educator on special assignment who provides coaching for staff
MTSS Guidance Team - The team in schools that consider referrals for special education assessment
MTSS Intervention Team - The team in schools that provides intervention strategies and problem solves around a variety of student needs
ORSH - Old Redmond School House, early learning center
PS - Program Specialist, a special educator on special assignment who provides coaching and support for district staff
RISE - Reflect on Inclusive System, from the TIES Center
RR - Resource Room, a program that provides support to students with disabilities at the secondary level
SNAPS - Students Needing Additional Programming Support, a preschool program that provides an extended day of learning for students on the autism spectrum
TC - Transition Center, supports students with significant disabilities at the secondary level
TA - Transition Academy, supports students between the ages of 18-21 with community access and job development
TIES - Part of the University of Minnesota that works with states and districts to support the movement of students with disabilities from less inclusive to more inclusive environments. They partnered with LWSD to initiate inclusive practices. Their acronym means: Time in General Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Engagement and Support
