Acronyms - Helping to understand the language of Special Education

PPT = Planning and Placement Team

IEP = Individual Education Program

ESY = Extended School Year Services

FAPE = Free Appropriate Public Education

FBA = Functional Behavioral Assessment

LRE = Least Restrictive Environment

IDEA = Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

NCLB = No Child Left Behind

SEPTA = Special Education Parent Teacher Association

DIP = District Improvement Plan