A set of disorders that involves lags in the formation of foundational social and cognitive skills. A pervasive developmental disorder can make a student act as if they are younger than their true age.

The initial language that a person learns to speak.

An education strategy that leverages auditory, visual, and physical cues to assist students in learning a language.

Assessment of a student by at least two professionals, using several evaluations. The assessment is used to determine if a child qualifies for special services.

A reading professional who provides professional development, support, and mentorship to classroom teachers so that they can be well versed in evidence-based practices that can be used to help students become literate. In certain duty configurations, the literacy coach may be called upon to screen students for reading disabilities, assess

The capacity and ability to understand speech.

The capacity to call out a letter that is shown or pick out a letter in a group of letters.

An assessment that evaluates a person’s level of intelligence.

A modification in the way a student is taught in an attempt to increase academic proficiency.

A set of strategies created by the IEP team to assist teenagers with a disability develop and make goals for the transition from high school into formal adulthood.