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Pages 151 and 175 give a detailed explanation of the parental rights and key terms.

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Cronograma del plan educativo individualizado

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Cronograma del plan educativo individualizado

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Guía para padres sobre educación especial de la Junta de Educación del Estado de Illinois

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Guía para padres sobre educación especial de la Junta de Educación del Estado de Illinois

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Las páginas 149 y 199 ofrecen una explicación detallada de los derechos de los padres y los términos clave.

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Breakdown of the IEP team.

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Desglose del equipo del IEP

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Consejos Claves Sobre El Programa Individualizado De Educación

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Overview of what to expect during an IEP meeting.

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Descripción general de qué esperar durante una reunión de IEP.

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Versión en audio de la descripción general del IEP

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Versión en audio de la descripción general del IEP

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Todo sobre el Plan Educativo Individualizado

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Overview of Procedural Safeguards Visual 

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Overview of Procedural Safeguards Visual 

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By The Understood Team

At a glance

The terms used in and about special education can be unfamiliar.

You may not hear all of these terms.

Learning these terms early in the special education process can help you in the long run.

When it comes to special education, you may run into terms and jargon that you're not familiar with. Here are key IEP and special education terms and abbreviations you may see and hear.

annual goals: The IEP document lists the academic and functional (everyday) skills the IEP team thinks a student can achieve by the end of a school year. These goals are geared toward helping students take part in the general education curriculum. IEP goals need to be realistic and measurable. Many schools write SMART goals. (SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Results-oriented and Time-bound.)

Individualized Education Program (IEP): An IEP outlines the program of special education instruction, supports, and services kids need to make progress and thrive in school. Some people refer to the written document that outlines this as the IEP (in which case p can stand for plan).

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): The nation's special education law. IDEA is a federal law that guarantees all students with disabilities access to a free, appropriate public education.

Key takeaways

Review this list of terms before special education meetings to refresh your memory.

Not all of these terms will apply to all students.

Ask the IEP team to explain any terms you don't understand.

Tell us what interests you

About the author

About the author

The Understood Team is made up of passionate writers and editors. Many of them have kids who learn and think differently.

Reviewed by

Reviewed by

Amanda Morin is the director of thought leadership at Understood and author of "The Everything Parent's Guide to Special Education." She worked as a classroom teacher and early intervention specialist for more than a decade.

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The terms used in and about special education can be unfamiliar. You may not hear all of these terms. Learning these terms early in the special education process can help you in the long run. When it comes to special education, you may run into terms and jargon that you're not familiar with.

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Términos de la educación especial | Understood

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Existen muchos términos y acrónimos que se emplean en el proceso de educación especial y del IEP. Revise una lista de esos términos y sus definiciones.

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Questions to Ask Before and During the IEP Meeting. 

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Questions to Ask Before and During the IEP Meeting. 

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Questions to ask before and during your child’s IEP meeting

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What questions are important to ask at IEP meetings? Refer to this printable list of questions to ask before and during your next IEP team meeting.

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Preguntas para hacer antes y durante la reunión del IEP de su hijo

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Preguntas para hacer antes y durante la reunión del IEP de su hijo

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Preguntas para hacer antes y durante la reunión del IEP de su hijo

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¿Qué preguntas son importantes de hacer en una reunión del IEP? Utilice esta lista de preguntas para hacer antes y durante su siguiente reunión del IEP.