individualized education plan

A student-specific education plan required by IDEA federal law

Americans with Disabilities Act

Federal civil rights law passed in 1990 prohibits discrimination based on disability. Applies to all public education entities.

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

Federal law passed in 1995 to ensure that children with disabilities have the opportunity to receive a free and appropriate public education.

twice-exceptional

Twice-exceptionaltwice-exceptional Refers to gifted students who have some form of learning or developmental disability. Refers to gifted students who have some form of learning or developmental disability. These students are considered exceptional both because of their giftedness and because they are disabled or neurodivergent. full glossary