A Guide to Special Education Acronyms
This PDF from Learning Disabilities Association of America website unravels the whats and whys of these 2 laws that effect our children.
See how NJ is doing with ESSA here : Assessing ESSA (from ncld.org)This excellent article on Understood.org explains inclusion, mainstreaming, and Least Restrictive Environment
An informative guide from Learning Disabilities Association of America on Response to Intervention helpful to those who are suspecting their child has learning differences
An overview of the IEP contents by Easter Seals NJ
The Center for Parent Information and Resources provides a look at the IFSP for early intervention
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
PRISE
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Self Contained
Specialized School
Residential
Hospital / Home
Informative article by GreatSchools.org on accomodations - what they are and how they work.
List of example accomodations and modifications for LD is presented by SmartKidsWithLD.org
Please note these are not the only accomodations and modifications available, only examples.GreatSchools.org explains when Extended Year school is needed and what it entails.