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Episode 97 - Alphabet Soup in Special Education

Episode 97: Alphabet Soup in Special Education

S11, E4

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Posted December 3, 2025

In the world of public education, there are acronyms galore. But perhaps nowhere are those acronyms more prevalent, and important, than in the realm of special education. Melissa Whisted, IRSD Director of Special Education, and Patricia Harris, Supervisor of Special Education, explain the meaning behind terms such as IDEA, FAPE and IEP.

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