Here are some acronyms that are commonly used and what they stand for.
ADA Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
ARC Association for Retarded Citizens
BIP Behavior Intervention Plan
CSE Committee on Special Education
DOE Department of Education
FBA Functional Behavior Assessment
FERPA Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974
IEP Individualized Education Plan
IDEA Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
MR Mental Retardation
NCLB No Child Left Behind Act
NCSP Nationally Certified School Psychologist
NYSED New York State Education Department
OSEP Office of Special Education Programs
PLEP Present Levels of Educational Performance
SAT Student Assistance Team
SETRC Special Education Training and Resource Center
VESID Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with
Disabilities