Liz and Kyle's SPED Acronyms HW

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  1. 2. Services are special education and related services provided to a student with a disability beyond the regular school year per his/her IEP.” These services are designed to maintain the student's educational gains, prevent regression, and foster further learning opportunities
  2. 4. A _________ _____________ means a physical condition that significantly interferes with at least one significant life activity of an individual. This category includes anatomical loss or musculoskeletal, neurological, respiratory, or cardiovascular impairment. Physical disabilities can be congenital or acquired after birth due to an accident or disease. Physical disabilities include orthopedic impairments, health impairments such as a heart condition, rheumatic fever, asthma, hemophilia, leukemia, motor coordination/manipulation, traumatic brain injury, and mobility impairments.
  3. 7. President Obama signed the _________ ___________ ____________ _______(______) on December 10, 2015…This bipartisan measure reauthorizes the 50-year-old Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), the nation’s national education law and longstanding commitment to equal opportunity for all students. Advances equity by upholding critical protections for America's disadvantaged and high-need students. Requires—for the first time—that all students in America be taught to high academic standards that will prepare them to succeed in college and careers. Ensures that vital information is provided to educators, families, students, and communities through annual statewide assessments that measure students' progress toward those high standards… etc…
  4. 9. Acronym for Physical Disability
  5. 10. Acronym for the Student Assistance Team
  6. 12. _________ ___________ is a process that purposefully selects state-priority areas to examine for compliance and performance results. Focused monitoring is intended to maximize resources and emphasize important variables by reviewing requirements closely related to improving educational outcomes for children with disabilities. This goal is addressed through the following activities:
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  1. 1. The _________ ___________ _______ (____) is a school-based group of people whose purpose is to provide additional support to students who are experiencing academic or behavioral difficulties preventing them from benefiting from general education because they are either performing below or above expectations. The SAT is comprised of a core group that anchors the team. Core members should have good communication skills and a solid working knowledge about various supports (types of interventions, educational and community resources, etc.). Core team members may vary by school but should include, at a minimum, an administrator, regular education staff, and specialists following Section (J)(4) 22-2C-6 NMSA, 1978.
  2. 3. (___'s) are the skills and habits necessary for independent and social development. Children with autism may have difficulty developing these skills for several reasons. Specialized intervention may be required when basic methods and techniques fail to help a child learn.
  3. 5. Acronym for Activities of Daily Living
  4. 6. Acronym for the Every Student Succeeds Act
  5. 8. Acronym for extended school year
  6. 11. Acronym for focused monitoring