Acronyms

These acronyms often come up in the special education environment. Each acronym links to a resource for more information.

• ABA - Applied Behavior Analysis
• ABC - Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence
• AAC - Augmentative or Alternative Communication
• ADHD - Attention Deficit Hyper Disorder
• BIP - Behavior Intervention Plan
• CBA - Curriculum Based Assessment
• ER - Evaluation Report
• ESY - Extended School Year Services
• FAPE - Free Appropriate Public Education
• HOH - Hard Of Hearing
• HOTS - Higher Order Thinking Skills
• IEP - Individual Education Program
• LD - Learning Disability
• MDR - Manifestation Determination Review
• MID - Mild Intellectual Disability
• Multiple Disabilities
• NOREP - A Section of the Individual Education Plan (IEP)
• ODD - Oppositional Defiant Disorder
• PBS - Positive Behavior Support
• RS - Related Services