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Key Terms to Know in Special Education (Current as of Feb. 2017) (English and Spanish) (Center for Parent Information & Resources, CPIR)

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Special education is full of terms that people constantly use in writing and in conversation, and it’s important to know what those terms mean. NICHCY is pleased to provide this handy reference to special education terminology, and hopes it helps our readers quickly connect with the meaning of pivotal words and phrases in the field.

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Key Terms to Know in Special Education

Definiciones Claves de IDEA 2004

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All Disabilities Elementary Federal Laws High School Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) Individualized Education Program (IEP) Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Middle School Parent/Family Preschool