Frequently Used Acronyms
ADD/ADHD: Attention Deficit/Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
AED: Analyzing Existing Data
ASD: Autism Spectrum Disorder
CIEP: Central IEP Team at DCPS
DCPS: D.C. Public Schools
DD: Developmental Delay
ED: Emotional Disturbance
IEE: Independent Education Evaluation
IEP: Individualized Education Plan
FAPE: Free Appropriate Public Education
LD: Learning Disability
LEA: Local Education Agency
MD: Multiple Disabilities
OHI: Other Health Impairment
OI: Orthopedic Impairment
OSSE: Office of the State Superintendent of Education
OT: Occupational Therapist
PT: Physical Therapist
PWN: Prior Written Notice
RSP: Related Service Provider
SEA: State Education Agency (This is OSSE)
SLD: Specific Learning Disability
SLI: Speech/Language Impairment
SLP: Speech Language Pathologist
SP: Services Plan
TBI: Traumatic Brain Injury
VI: Visual Impairment
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