A student's temporary record is a very extensive document including any diagnostic special education materials. Access is governed by the Illinois Student Records Act.

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A criterion often used to determine whether a child has a learning disability. It asks, is the child working up to expectations? One "formula" for determining the presence of a discrepancy h [..]

A sort of "practical intelligence." It is usually measured by scales that identify how well a person manages within his or her own environment.

A condition identified as a medical diagnosis by the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual III-Revised (DSM III-R). This condition is also often called Attention De [..]

An individual who is not an attorney, but who assists parents and children in their dealings with school districts regarding the children's special education programs.

A term which refers to emotions and attitudes.

Any of numerous options which can exist within a school's curriculum which do not involve students' being served in a special education class. For example, a school might have an intensive r [..]

A required component of an IEP. Goals are written for the individual student and can be for a maximum of one year.

A new category of eligibility for special education services added by IDEA.