Glossary of terms used on this site

National Center for Educational Statistics:

The primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education.

Notice of Recommended Educational Placement

The NOREP is the last part of the IEP (Individual Education Plan.) When it is signed it makes the IEP the official plan for that particular child for the coming 12 months. When parents sign it, they are agreeing to the placement, the goals and the specially designed instruction that will define their child's special education program

A special education form completed by a local education agency which describes a student’s recommended placement.  This document can be used to support data elements in the Special Education Domain such as Type of Support and Service Provider.