special education

noun

: classes or instruction designed for students with special educational needs

Examples of special education in a Sentence

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McKeehan is a Jefferson County Public Schools special education teacher and associate principal for a private school. Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 30 Oct. 2024 Daniel Grant-King, a special education teacher in Wake County Public Schools. Zachery Eanes, Axios, 29 Oct. 2024 Instead, the Free Press identified two dozen programs, often operated by intermediate school districts, which are county-level districts charged with consolidating special education programs. Lily Altavena, Detroit Free Press, 25 Sep. 2024 Tutoring programs already exist for students enrolled in schools that received D or F grades and Title I schools, as well as students receiving special education services. Nick Sullivan, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for special education 

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of special education was in 1921

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“Special education.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/special%20education. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

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special education

noun
: classes or instruction designed for students with special educational needs

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