These acronyms often come up in the special education environment. Each acronym links to a resource for more information.

• ABA—Applied Behavior Analysis
• ABC—Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence
• AAC—Augmentative or Alternative Communication
• ADHD—Attention Deficit Hyper Disorder
• BIP—Behavior Intervention Plan
• CBA—Curriculum Based Assessment
• ER—Evaluation Report
• ESY—Extended School Year Services
• FAPE—Free Appropriate Public Education
• HOH—Hard Of Hearing
• HOTS—Higher Order Thinking Skills
• IEP—Individual Education Program
• LD—Learning Disability
• MDR—Manifestation Determination Review
• MID—Mild Intellectual Disability
• Multiple Disabilities
• NOREP—A Section of the Individual Education Plan (IEP)
• ODD—Oppositional Defiant Disorder
• PBS—Positive Behavior Support
• RS—Related Services