Special Education Resources

Accommodations and Modifications.pdf - Understand the key differences between these two terms. 

Components of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) | NJDOE | NJAC 6A:14-3.7 -  IEP terminology and components.

Dictionary of Common Special Education Terms and Acronyms | Parent Information Center on Special Education 

Disability & Special Education Acronyms - Center for Parent Information and Resources

EDUCATION-RELATED ACRONYMS | SpanAdvocacy 

Key Terms to Know in Special Education - Center for Parent Information and Resources - Special education is full of terms that people constantly use in writing and in conversation, and it’s important to know what those terms mean. (Espanol)

Least Restrictive Environment, Mainstreaming and Inclusion - Wrightslaw

Navigating Your Rights to Special Education in New Jersey: A Self-Advocacy Guide | DRNJ - Researched and developed by the special education attorneys of Disability Rights New Jersey’s Children and Youth Practice Group, this guide provides vital rights-based information to assist parents and guardians in their advocacy efforts in an easy-to-understand format. 

Neurodivergent, neurodiversity and neurotypical: a guide to the terms - Support for neurological conditions | The Brain Charity- Each person has a brain that is unique to them; no two brains are quite the same. 

A Parent's Dictionary - Special Needs Guide | National PTA - Definitions to commonly used terms in special education that will help you navigate the special education process. 

Parental Rights and Engagement in Special Education  | NJDOE - A variety of resources provided by the NJDOE Office of Special Education.

Special Education Parent Advisory Groups in New Jersey | SPAN - A Guide to Developing and Conducting an Effective Group.

Special Education - Parental Rights and Engagement | NJDOE 

Special Education Terminology | Inclusive Schools.org - A list of terms used in special education.  The definitions of these words are helpful to parents when reading reports, attending meetings, conferences, and/or talking with staff members who work with your child. 

What Is an IEP? Rights, Services & Supports Explained | The Arc - Every child with a disability deserves the chance to learn, belong, and thrive in school. The Individualized Education Program, or IEP, is one of the strongest tools to make that possible. An IEP turns disability rights into action. It ensures that students with disabilities receive the individualized support, instruction, and opportunities they need to grow and reach their potential.

What is the least restrictive environment (LRE)? | Understood.org - Least restrictive environment (LRE) means students who get special education services should be in the same classrooms as other students as much as possible. LRE isn’t a place — it’s a principle that guides a child’s education program and the LRE for each child may look different because every child is unique.

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