special education

noun

: classes or instruction designed for students with special educational needs

Examples of special education in a Sentence

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Barrios, a special education educator, has also served on the city’s Community Services Commission. Jonathan Horwitz, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024 That includes instructional staff, like teachers and special education classroom assistants to our lunchroom, security, custodial staff, and more. Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 26 Oct. 2024 Imhoff was previously employed at the Austin Centers for Exceptional Students, a special education school with multiple locations in the Valley and Colorado. Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 25 Oct. 2024 Especially in certain special education settings, the social-emotional aspect of school is handily more important than academia. Steven Aquino, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for special education 

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

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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 19 Nov. 2024.

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special education

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

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