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Glossaries
Schools, educators and parents are always looking for what research has to say about which academic and behavioral interventions work best for children with and without disabilities. The world of research is full of terms that many people may not be familiar with and when reading about research-based interventions, it's important to know what those terms mean. The links below provide reference guides to help you understand the meaning of acronyms, words and phrases relative to the special education field.