a written plan for individuals with disabilities qualifying under the US Rehabilitation Act of 1973 that documents necessary accommodations or services.

services or supports used to enable a student to fully access the subject matter and instruction. An accommodation does not alter the content or expectation; instead it is a an adjustment to instructi [..]

a process of hearing what is being said and understanding the message that is being sent. It is a helpful tool when interacting with others. It means making eye contact, acknowledging what is said, an [..]

modifications of the delivery of instruction or materials used with a student.

a collection of skills learned in order to function in everyday life.

Federal legislation that gives Civil Rights protection to individuals with disabilities; enacted into law July 1990.

as specified in No Child Left Behind, all children need to test as proficient on state test of math, reading, and science by the year 2014. In the meantime, the gains the school must make between now [..]

a way of resolving special education issues by having supervisory personnel within the local school district or state review what has been done by the MDT.

in order to qualify for special education services, a student must have a disability that interferes with some aspect of learning.

a person who has a high degree of skill and knowledge about education and gives expert advice about this field for the purpose of supporting children.