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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