Special Education Terms Beginning with G - I

Learn about general intelligence, what it is, and how it is assessed.

Read about goals, what they are, what they should contain, and how they are used in individual education programs for children with specific learning disabilities and other types of disabilities in special education programs under the IDEA.

Learn the definition of GPA.

Learn about Gross Motor Skills, what they are, and why they are important.

Learn about hearing impairments. Find the definition of hearing impairment under the IDEA, causes of hearing impairments.

Learn about hearing impairments. Find a description of the degrees of hearing loss.

If your child has learning disabilities in reading or dyslexia, you may have a difficult time encouraging her to read. High low books may help. Learn what high lo books are and how they can help your child.

Learn about impartial hearing officers and their role in resolving IDEA disputes in special education due process hearings.

Inclusion is an important part of the continuum of special education placements and services. Learn what inclusion is find information you need to determine if inclusive programs are appropriate for your child.

What is an Individual Education Program? Find out what an IEP is, what it must contain by law, and how it is developed and monitored.

What is an Intelligence Quotient Test? Find out more about IQ tests and why they are important in diagnosis of educational disabilities.

Learn about interventions in special education and regular education programs. What is an intervention?

Learn the definition of injunction.