• Here are some common acronyms:

    ACCES-VR- Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation

    AT-Assistive Technology

    BIP-Behavior Intervention Plan

    CPS-Child Protective Services

    CPSE-Committee on Preschool Special Education

    CSE-Committee on Special Education

    DSS- Department of Social Services

    FBA-Functional Behavioral Assessment

    IEP-Individual Education Plan

    IDEA-Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

    OPWDD- Office of People With Developmental Disabilities

    OT-Occupational Therapy

    PBIS- Positive Behavioral Intervention Supports

    PINS-Person in Need of Supervision

    PPS-Pupil Personnel Services

    PT-Physical Therapy

    RTI-Response to Intervention

    HEAP-Home Energy Assistance Program

    504 – Section 504, 504 Accommodations Plan

    SNAP- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

    SSI- Social Security Insurance

    SSDI- Social Security Disability Insurance

    TANF- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families