Below is a list of acronyms that are regularly used in Irish education. I am aware that some of them are not the most preferable terms, for instance the term “autistic” is more appropriate than “autism spectrum disorder”, however “ASD” is still in common use (unfortunately) so I have left it on the list. The purpose of this post it simply to assist teachers who may come across these acronyms, rather than to give a commentary on them!
If you can think of any other acronyms that should be included in this list, let me know in the comments below and I will add them!
Acronyms Commonly Used
ADD = Attention Deficit Disorder
ADHD = Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
AEN = Additional Educational Needs
AFL = Assessment for Learning
AOL = Assessment of Learning
AP = Assistant Principal
ASD = Autism Spectrum Disorder
BOM = Board of Management
CAMHS = Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service
CLIL = Content and Language Integrated Learning
COS = Continuum of Support
CSP = Classroom Support Plan
DDLP = Deputy Designated Liaison Person
DEIS = Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools
DLP = Designated Liaison Person
EAL = English as an Additional Language
EBD = Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties
ESCI = Education Support Centres Ireland
ESD = Education for Sustainable Development
ESL = English as a Second Language
ETB = Education and Training Board
EWO = Education Welfare Officer
IBP = Individual Behaviour Plan
IEP = Individual Education Plan
INTO = Irish National Teachers Organisation
IPPN = Irish Primary Principals Network
ITE = Initial Teacher Education
IWB = Interactive Whiteboard
LAOS = Looking at Our School: A Quality Framework for Primary and Special Schools
NCCA = National Council for Curriculum and Assessment
NCSE = National Council for Special Education
NEPS = National Educational Psychological Service
NIPT = National Induction Programme for Teachers
NQT = Newly Qualified Teacher
ODD = Oppositional Defiance Disorder
OLCS = Online Claims System
OT = Occupational Therapist
PDST = Professional Development Service for Teachers
PIEW = Prioritise, implement, embed, wait
PISA = Programme for International Student Assessment
PLC = Primary Language Curriculum
PMC = Primary Mathematics Curriculum
PME = Professional Masters in Education
PPP = Personal Pupil Plan
SEN = Special Educational Needs
SENCO = Special Educational Needs Coordinator
SENO = Special Educational Needs Organiser
SET = Special Education Teacher
SIM = School Inclusion Model
SIP = School Improvement Plan
SLT =Speech and Language Therapist
SNA = Special Needs Assistant
SSE = School Self Evaluation
SSP = School Support Plan
SSP+ = School Support Plus Plan