Special Education Acronyms

 

AT

Assistive Technology

ADD

Attention Deficit Disorder

ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

ASD

Autism Spectrum Disorder

BIP

Behavior Intervention Plan

CST

Child Study Team

DB

Deaf-Blind

DHH

Deaf/Hard of Hearing

DAPE

Developmental/Adapted Physical Education

DCD

Developmental Cognitive Disability

DD

Developmental Delay (Birth – 7 years)

EBD

Emotional or Behavioral Disorder

ECFE

Early Childhood Family Education

ECSE

Early Childhood Special Education

ESY

Extended School Year

FAPE

Free and Appropriate Public Education

FBA

Functional Behavior Assessment

IEP

Individualized Education Program

IFSP

Individualized Family Service Plan

IDEA

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

IQ

Intelligence Quotient

LRE

Least Restrictive Environment

MA

Medical Assistance

MCA

Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments

MDE

Minnesota Department of Education

OT

Occupational Therapy

OHD

Other Health Disability

PCA

Personal Care Assistant

PI

Physical Impairment

PT

Physical Therapy

PWN

Prior Written

SMI

Severely Multiply Impaired

SLD

Specific Learning Disability

SpEd or SPED

Special Education

SLI

Speech or Language Impairment

TBI

Traumatic Brain Injury

VI

Visual Impairment














 

Our Mission

The mission of O.H. Anderson Elementary, the joyful Zephyr family of curious, hard-working learners committed to empowering everyone to be better together, is to ensure all students discover their authentic selves and build bold learner agency to collaboratively and mindfully contribute in our world through a vital system distinguished by:

  • An inclusive and fun environment that honors the worth of the individual and connections with others
  • A culture that celebrates learning, passion, and personal excellence 
  • Teaching and learning that values the process of discovery and bold experimentation 
  • A culture that empowers authentic student voice, choice, and action for the greater good
O.H. Anderson Elementary School ISD #832
666 South Warner Avenue, Mahtomedi, MN 55115
Phone: 651-407-2300
Attendance Line: 651-407-2308
Our School
We believe in creating a safe and challenging learning community with the goal of bringing together social and academic learning throughout the day to foster and support engaged, caring, and responsible learners. Our dedicated teachers work with students to develop a growth mindset by providing learning opportunities that spark effort, curiosity, and engagement to fuel growth and achievement. Our school-wide Zephyr Time Celebrations, Morning Announcements, all-school River of Rocks art project, Fun Run, and Nature Trail Day are ways in which we build a strong sense of community. Whether it is programming robots, book clubs, math talks, cross-country skiing, or composing music, we are committed to providing an engaging and challenging education for all students.