Knowledge Base

An inability or incapacity to perform a task or activity in a normative manner. Under the ADA , you have a disability if you have a physical or...

The core curriculum is the range of knowledge and skills which are included in the district-adopted course of study and which must be learned for...

Permission from the parent/student (eighteen years or older) required by law for individualized assessment and/or implementation of an IEP for the...

Assurance that no information contained in school records be released without parental permission, except as provided by law.

The act or process of knowing; analytical or logical thinking.

A certification one step below BCBA that indicates a teacher has completed the requisite school, experiential, and test work to demonstrate...

A BCBA is a behavioral specialist who has completed the requisite course work, practicum hours and test scores in order to fulfill the...

A developmental disorder characterized by abnormal or impaired development in social-communication skills and restricted and/or repetitive patterns...

Any item, piece of equipment, or product system that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the capabilities of or enhance learning for students...

Process of gathering information and identifying a student’s strengths and needs; data used in making decisions regarding a student’s eligibility...

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a type of therapy that focuses on improving specific behaviors, such as social skills, communication, reading,...

This act prohibits discrimination of individuals based on disability. Public transportation services have to be accessible to individuals with...

The alternate assessment is designed for students with disabilities who cannot participate in the state standardized testing and reporting system....

The ability of an individual to demonstrate appropriate personal independence, social responsibility, and environmental awareness for his or her...

Related service for students with disabilities who require developmental, corrective, and/or supportive instruction in physical education

The term "accommodation" may be used to describe an alteration of environment, curriculum format, or equipment that allows an individual with a...

FAPE is the right to a Free Appropriate Public Education (commonly referred to as FAPE) is an educational entitlement of all students in the United...

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is American legislation that ensures students with a disability receive a Free and Appropriate...

IEP (Individualized Education Program), oftentimes referred to as an IEP, is a legal document under United States law that is developed for each...

An Independent Educational Evaluation is conducted by a qualified examiner who is not employed by the public school system responsible for the...