Special Education in Plain Terms
In the world of special education, especially when parents are seeking tuition reimbursement, knowledge is power. I often say to my clients, ‘The more information you have, the better suited you'll be when it comes time to fight for your child. And the more informed you are, the better decisions you can make.’
A big part of getting informed when you're first thrown into this world is learning the language of special education — especially the jargon tossed around by the New York City Department of Education.
So recently I came across an evergreen glossary of many different terms that are freely bandied about by people in the special education field, but that ordinary people have most likely never encountered. Knowing these terms will be a great help when meeting with evaluators, teachers, or lawyers. Click on the link below:
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