Definitions

Assistive Technology Device - Any item, piece of equipment, or product system 
used to increase, maintain, improve functional capabilities of the student 
with a disability.   

Individual Education Plan (IEP) - A written statement, developed, reviewed 
and revised in accordance with regulations 200.4 to meet the unique 
educational needs of a student with a disability.

Local Education Agency (LEA) - The school district.

Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) - Your child's education must be in the 
least restrictive enironment or "LRE" which means that placement of students 
with disabilities in special education classes, special classes, separate 
schools or other removal from the regular educational environment occurs only 
when the nature of the severity of the disability is such that, even with the 
use of supplementary aids and services, education cannot be satisfactorily 
achieved.