Zero reject

zero reject

a basic principle of IDEA specifying that no student with a disability, not matter what kind or how severe, can be denied a free public education

individualized education program

annually revised program for an exceptional student, detailing present achievement level, goals, and strategies, drawn up by teachers, parents, specialists, and the student

articulation disorders

any of a variety or pronunciation difficulties, such as the substitution, distortion, or omission of sounds

least restrictive environment

educating each child with peers in the regular classroom to the greatest extent possible

integration

fitting the child with special needs into existing class structures

speech disorder

inability to produce sounds effectively for speaking

voicing problems

inappropriate pitch, quality, loudness, or intonation

learning disability

problem with acquisition and use of language; may show up as difficulty with reading, writing, reasoning, or math

learned helplessness

the expectation, based on previous experience with a lack of control, that all ones efforts will lead to failure

inclusion

the integration of all students, including those with severe disabilities, into regular classes