SPED Acronyms Reference Guide Poster | Special Education Terms at a Glance
Special education conversations are full of acronyms, and new teachers, paraprofessionals and parents can quickly lose the thread in an IEP meeting. This one-page reference poster gathers the most common SPED acronyms in one place, grouped by topic so the right term is easy to find.
What's Inside
- Disabilities & Disorders: ADHD, ASD, ID, SLD, ED, ODD, OHI, TBI, SLI and more
- Assessment & Evaluation: FBA, MDE, PLEP, DIBELS and related terms
- Legal & Regulatory: IDEA, CFR, LEA, SEA and related terms
- Educational Programs & Plans: IEP, IFSP, BIP, ESY, LRE, ITP and more
- Support Services & Staff: OT, PT, SLP, TSS, LSS and related roles
- Other Terms: ABA, ASL, IST, LEP and more
How It Helps You
- Gives staff and families a quick reference during meetings and planning
- Helps new teachers and paraprofessionals learn the vocabulary faster
- Keeps terminology consistent across your team
Ways to Use It
Post it in the classroom or staff room, keep a copy in your IEP meeting folder, or share it with parents before a meeting.
Format
PDF (print-ready poster). Instant download.
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