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4561 Hunsberger, NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525-6125

Dan Heitzman, Director

Phone:
616-361-3446

Fax:
616-361-3436

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Anne Zwyhuizen

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COMMONLY USED ACRONYMS

ADA     American with Disabilities Act
ADHD    Attention Deficit Disorder with or without Hyperactivity
ASD     Autism Spectrum Disorder
CI      Cognitive Impairment
CP	Cerebral Palsy
EI	Emotional Impairment
ECCP	Early Childhood Classroom Program
ECDD	Early Childhood Developmental Delay
FAPE	Free Appropriate Public Education
HI	Hearing Impaired
IDEA	Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
IEP	Individualized Education Program  
IEPT	Individualized Education Program Team
IQ	Intelligence Quotient
ISD	Intermediate School District
LD	Learning Disability
LEA	Local Education Agency
LRE	Least Restrictive Environment
MET	Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team
OHI	Other Health Impairment
OM	Orientation and Mobility
OT	Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy
PI	Physical Impairment
PLEP	Present Level of Educational Performance
PT	Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy
SLI	Speech and Language Impairment
SXI	Severe Multiple Impairment
SSW	School Social Worker or School Social Work Services
TBI	Traumatic Brain Injury
TC	Teacher Consultant
VI	Visual Impairment

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