A student's temporary record is a very extensive document including any diagnostic special education materials. Access is governed by the Illinois Student Records Act.

A criterion often used to determine whether a child has a learning disability. It asks, is the child working up to expectations? One "formula" for determining the presence of a discrepancy h [..]

A sort of "practical intelligence." It is usually measured by scales that identify how well a person manages within his or her own environment.

An individual who is not an attorney, but who assists parents and children in their dealings with school districts regarding the children's special education programs.

A term which refers to emotions and attitudes.

A required component of an IEP. Goals are written for the individual student and can be for a maximum of one year.

A new category of eligibility for special education services added by IDEA.

A set of procedures specified within IDEA and expanded greatly in Illinois under 23 IAC 226.535 to determine possible special education eligibility.

Special education programs in which students are grouped on the basis of their IDEA eligibility category. Alternative models include "noncategorical" placement and "cross-categorical&qu [..]

A standard by which children's activities may be evaluated. Instruction and materials should be directed at the student's actual age, rather than to the interests and tastes of younger child [..]