ACC

Academic Coaching Center

ADA

Americans with Disabilities Act (P.L. 101-336)

ADA

Average Daily Attendance

ADM

Average Daily Membership

ALC

Area Learning Center

AMSD

Association of Metropolitan School Districts

ASL

American Sign Language

ATTAIN

Assistive Technology Training and Information Network

B/VI

Blind/Visually Impaired

C & T

Career and Technical Education

CAPD

Central Auditory Processing Disorder

CIP

Communication Interaction Program

CLP

Continuous Learning Plan

CTIC

Community Transition Interagency Committee

D/HH

Deaf/Hard of Hearing

DAC

Developmental Achievement Centers

DAPE

Developmental Adaptive Physical Education

DCD

Developmental Cognitive Disabilities

DCD/EBD

Developmental Cognitive Disabilities/Emotional Behavioral Disorders

DD

Developmental Disabilities

DI

Destination ImagiNation

DRS

Division of Rehabilitation Services

EAP

Employee Assistance Plan

EBD

Emotional Behavioral Disorders

ECSE

Early Childhood Special Education

ECSU

Education Cooperative Service Unit

EdMN

Education Minnesota

EDRS

Electronic Data Reporting System

EEO

Equal Educational Opportunities

ELL

English Language Learner (student designation)

ESEA

Elementary and Secondary Education Act

ESL

English as a Second Language (program in a school)

ESY

Extended School Year

EXPLORE

Experiential Program for Learners with Opportunities in Restorative Education

FASD

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

FOCUS

Functional Occupational Curriculum for Unique Students

FRP

Free to Reduced-Price lunch program

FTE

Full Time Equivalency

GEAC

Gifted Education Advisory Committee

GES

Gifted Education Services

GRO

Grants & Research Office

HTC

Hennepin Technical College

IDEA

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

IDT

Intensive Day Treatment

IEP

Individual Education Plan

IGP

Individual Growth Plan

IHP

Individual Health Plan

IIIP

Individual Interagency Intervention Plan

InVEST

In Vocational, Educational and Social Transition

IS

Independent Study

LCTS

Local Collaborative Time Study

LEA

Local Education Agency

LEP

Limited English Proficiency (state term for ELL)

LRE

Least Restrictive Environment

MA

Medical Assistance

MAAP

Minnesota Association of Alternative Programs

MAEF

Minnesota Academic Excellence Foundation

MARSS

Minnesota Automated Reporting Student System

MASA

Minnesota Association of School Administrators

MASBO

Minnesota Association of School Business Officials

MASE

Minnesota Association for Special Education

MASPA

Minnesota Association of School Personnel Administrators

MCGT

Minnesota Council for the Gifted & Talented

MDE

Minnesota Department of Education

MEEP

Minnesota Education Effectiveness Program

MEGT

Minnesota Educators of the Gifted & Talented

MnSCU

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

MSBA

Minnesota School Boards Association

NAGC

National Association for Gifted Children

NSBA

National School Boards Association

NSO

Northern Star Online

NVEC

North Vista Education Center

O & M

Orientation & Mobility

OHI

Other Health Impairments

OPTIONS

Opportunities to Pursue Training in Occupational Needs and School

OT

Occupational Therapy

P/HD

Physical/Health Disabilities

PACER

Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights

PCA

Prairie Center Alternative

PI

Physically Impaired

POHI

Physical & Other Health Impairments

PREP Center

Practical Resources for Educational Professionals

PSEO

Post Secondary Education Options

PT

Physical Therapy

RAP

Ridgedale Alternative Programs

RMC

Regional Management Information Centers

SAC

Superintendents Advisory Committee (287 & member districts)

SAFE

Students Addressing Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder through Education

SDAC

Staff Development Advisory Committee (287 & state)

SEAC

Special Education Advisory Committee (could be either 287's or MN)

SHAPE

South Hennepin Adult Programs in Education

SLD

Severe Learning Disabilities

SP/L

Speech/Language

STAAR

Skills Training And Additional Resources

STAR

Staff Automated Reporting

STRIVE

Skills Training with Responsibility Interdependence & Vocational Education

SUN

Students with Unique Needs

SVEC

South Vista Education Center

T & L

Teaching and Learning (287 & state)

TA

Teaching Assistant

TASC

The Alternative Study Center

TBI

Traumatic Brain Injury

TIES

Technology & Information Educational Services

TS

Targeted Services

TSIS

TIES Student Information System

UFARS

Uniform Financial Accounting & Reporting Standards

VECTOR

Vocational Education Community Training & Occupational Relations

VET

Vocational Evaluation & Training

VI

Visual Impairments

VOS

Vocational Outreach Services

WADM

Weighted Average Daily Membership

WAVE North

Work Achievement Values & Education - North (Hosterman)

WAVE South

Work Achievement Values & Education - South (Lincoln Hills)

WIB

Workforce Investment Board

WINGS

Working Innovatively Now for Graduation Success

WMEP

West Metro Education Program

WSSS

West Suburban Summer School