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An acronym is a word that is formed from the first letters of multiple words. The use of acronyms is common in many fields, including special education. Acronyms change often and families should feel comfortable asking for explanation of terms they are not familiar with.
504 – Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
AAR – Academic Achievement Record
ADA – Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
AEIS – Academic Excellence Indicator System
AEP – Alternative Education Program
AFDR – Annual Federal Data Report
AGC – Access to the General Curriculum
AI – Auditory Impairment
APR – Annual Performance Report
ARD – Admission, Review, and Dismissal
AskTED – Texas Education Directory (http://askted.tea.state.tx.us/)
AT – Assistive Technology
AU – Autism
AYP – Adequate Yearly Progress
BIP – Behavior Intervention Plan
CAC – Texas Special Education Continuing Advisory Committee
CADRE – Consortium for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education
CARS – Center for Academic & Reading Skills
CATE – Career and Technology Education
CBM – Curriculum Based Measurement
CCR – College & Career Readiness
CCSSO – Council of Chief State School Officers
CFR – Code of Federal Regulations
CF – Child Find
CIFMS – Continuous Improvement Focused Monitoring System
CIMP – Continuous Improvement Monitoring Process
CIP – Continuous Improvement Plan
CoP – Community of Practice
CPRC – Community Parent Resource Center
CRCG – Community Resource Coordination Group
CSPD – Comprehensive System of Personnel Development
DADS – Texas Dept. of Aging & Disability Services
DAEP – Disciplinary Alternative Education Program
DARS – Texas Department of Assistive & Rehabilitative Services
DAS - Data Analysis System
DB – Deaf-Blind
DD Council – Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities
DPH – Due Process Hearing
DSHS – Texas Department of State Health Services