What’s an IEP? A guide to disability terms and acronyms

Plus, author interviews and supporting LGBTQ+ youth [View as Webpage]( [National Education Association]( [NEA EdPractice]( [Three blocks spelling out I E P.]( [Important Disability Terminology, Acronyms, and Definitions]( From ADHD to UDL, there are dozens of different acronyms and terms you may encounter while working with students with disabilities—whether they are apparent or not. We’ve put together a list of some of the most important terms you need to know so that you can better understand and support students with disabilities and their families. [Learn more ➤]( THE SCHOOL ME PODCAST [Rise Up for LGBTQ+ Youth with GLSEN]( An interview with Melanie Willingham-Jaggers, an NEA member and Executive Director at GLSEN, a national non-profit that works to ensure K-12 education is safe and affirming for all students, including LGBTQ+ youth. We discuss ways that you can support LGBTQ+ youth and encourage your elected officials to do the same through GLSEN's Rise Up for LGBTQ+ Youth campaign. [Listen in ➤]( MICRO-CREDENTIALS [Building Winning Teams: Effective Paraeducator-Teacher Teams]( Designed to be completed by paraeducator-teacher teams, these micro-credentials will help you learn and apply the components of effective teamwork, including how to define and delineate roles and responsibilities, communication skills, problem-solving, and conflict resolution strategies. [Learn more and apply ➤]( ADVERTISEMENT [Lysol ad]( EDUCATION SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS [ESP Mentoring in Oregon]( Thursday, December 7, 7:00 P.M. ET Education Support Professionals (ESPs) play a vital role in schools and deserve quality ESP Peer Mentoring programs. These programs support and enable ESPs to fulfill their crucial roles in public education today. Join us as we highlight two ESP mentoring programs in Oregon. Hear how two locals worked together to support each other in the journey. Learn how to take an established ESP mentoring program and make it your own, suiting the unique needs within your district. They will share their successes and the roadblocks they encountered in building two successful ESP mentoring programs thriving in Oregon and how you can do the same within your state. [Register ➤]( RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES [Reading Tips for Stronger Vocabulary and Comprehension]( Created in partnership with Reading Rockets, this video series invites reading experts to answer actual questions from families about how to support their children's vocabulary and comprehension skills at home. [Watch ➤]( READ ACROSS AMERICA [Meet the Author]( Have you heard? You can enjoy exclusive conversations with authors and illustrators of Read Across America recommended titles that go way beyond “where do you get your ideas?” interviews on NEA’s School Me podcast. The latest in the lineup, author/illustrator of  A Land of Books: Dreams of Young Mexihcah Word Painters Duncan Tonatiuh, focuses on championing the freedom to read and the need to have diverse books in all our schools and libraries. [Hear the interview ➤]( [GM img]( BROUGHT TO YOU BY GENERAL MOTORS [A Tip for Educators, from General Motors]( Stack the GM Educator Appreciation offer with most other current offers to save more on select Chevrolet & Cadillac vehicles. It’s how we say thanks for all you do. [See Details ➤]( [fb]( [tw]( [in]( [NEA - National Education Association]( You received this email at {EMAIL} because you are signed up for NEA EdPractice, a monthly email packed full of advice, tips, and resources to help you be the best educator possible for your students. [Click here to unsubscribe.]( © 2023 National Education Association 1201 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036 [NEA.org]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms of Service]( | [Subscribe]( | [Unsubscribe](