Alphabet Soup:
Acronyms Commonly Used in Special Education:
ADD: Attention Deficit Disorder.
APE: Adapted Physical Education.
CAC: Community Advisory Committee.
CCS: California Children's Service.
CDBS: California Deaf-Blind Services.
CDE: California Department of Education.
CNS: Central Nervous System.
COE: County Office of Education.
DIS: Designated Instruction and Services.
DD: Developmentally Disabled.
DHH: Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
HKNC: Helen Keller National Center.
ICSM: Individual Critical Skills Model.
IEP: Individualized Education Program.
IFSP: Individual Family Service Plan (implemented by infant programs).
IHE: Institute of Higher Education.
IPP: Individual Program Plan (implemented by regional center).
ITP: Individual Transition Plan.
LD: Learning Disabled.
LRE: Least Restrictive Environment.
MH: Multiple Handicaps.
OT: Occupational Therapy.
PEERS: Providing Education to Everyone in Regular Schools.
PNS: Peripheral Nervous System
PT: Physical Therapy.
SDC: Special Day Class.
SED: Special Education Division.
SED: Severe Emotional Disturbance.
SELPA: Special Education Local Planning Area.
SH: Severely Handicapped.
SLD: Severe Language Disorder.
SLD: Specific Learning Disability.
TRCCI: Training and Resources for Community and Curriculum Integration.
USD: Unified School District.
VI: Visually Impaired.
Fact sheets from California Deaf-Blind Services
are to be used by both families and professionals serving individuals with
dual sensory impairments. The information applies to students 0-22 years
of age. The purpose of the fact sheet is to give general information on
a specific topic. More specific information for an individual student can
be provided through individualized technical assistance available from CDBS.
The fact sheet is a starting point for further information.
Order Number 018 revised 3/12/94.