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The Wales Ed™ Student Support Reference Guide (United States Edition)
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The Wales Ed™ Student Support Reference Guide
United States Edition
Find the student-support term you need, understand it, and get back to the work that matters.
The Wales Ed™ Student Support Reference Guide brings 517 essential terms together in one practical, plain-language digital resource for families and education professionals.
Use it to make sense of terminology in IEPs, Section 504 plans, evaluations, accommodations, behavior supports, student health planning, discipline, transition services, and other school-based supports.
Whether you’re preparing for a meeting, reviewing a student record, reading an evaluation, or explaining a process to a family, this guide helps you find relevant terms and understand why they matter.
Find answers quickly
The hyperlinked A-to-Z index takes you directly to terms throughout the 193-page guide. Internal links make it easy to explore related information.
Each entry includes:
- A clear, plain-language definition
- The governing authority or area of practice
- Why the term matters
- Where you may encounter it
- Related terms for further reference
- Practical Wales Education Consulting notes and jurisdictional cautions
Topics covered
- Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
- Section 504 plans and accommodations
- Evaluations, eligibility, and reevaluations
- Disability categories and educational impact
- Behavior assessment and intervention
- Discipline protections and dispute resolution
- Student health plans and school nursing services
- Assistive technology and accessibility
- Transition and postsecondary planning
- Related services and specialized supports
- Parent participation and procedural safeguards
- Federal special education and disability terminology
A practical reference for families and professionals
Designed for parents and family members, special and general education teachers, case managers, coordinators, school administrators, counselors, student-support personnel, advocates, service providers, college students, and other education professionals.
Special education language can shape meetings, services, documentation, responsibilities, and decisions. Keep the terms and context you need close at hand so you can ask informed questions, communicate clearly, and participate with confidence.
Product details
- Price: $29
- Edition: United States Edition
- Format: Digital PDF download
- Length: 193 pages
- Reference entries: 517 terms
- Navigation: Hyperlinked A-to-Z index and internal links
- Publisher: Wales Education Consulting
- Delivery: Digital product only. No physical book will be shipped.
Edition and currency
Edition: United States Edition
Last reviewed: August 2026
Federal guidance is identified separately from state and school district requirements. State and district rules and implementation practices can vary and may change over time; check current requirements with the relevant state education agency and school district before relying on this guide for a specific situation.
Important notice
This guide is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not provide legal advice or replace consultation with qualified educational, medical, or legal professionals. Requirements and implementation practices may vary by state, school district, and individual student circumstances.