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Glossary of Early Special Education Terminology

Posted 3/30/2021

By The Bureau Bulletin

2021

As a result the CT Preschool Special Education Needs Assessment completed by the National Institute for Early Education Research several action items were recommended. One of the recommendations was the development of a glossary of early special education terminology for community-based providers and the families that they serve. We are pleased to share Common Terminology in Early Childhood Special Education in both Spanish and English. Please share the documents below with your networks.

Download Common Terminology in Early Childhood Special Education

Download Common Terminology in Early Childhood Special Education (Spanish version)

Connecticut State Department of Education