special education

noun

: classes or instruction designed for students with special educational needs

Examples of special education in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But instead of putting that financial burden on residents, the district needs to review pieces of the budget that expenses can be cut from without affecting key programming like special education and dual language, Winn said. — Kansas City Star, 28 June 2026

Students may use scholarships for a broad range of educational services, including tutoring, special education supports, instructional materials and other learning opportunities. — Jeffrey S. Trimbath, Baltimore Sun, 28 June 2026

Michele McKinley is the chief of special education for Bridgeport public schools. — Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2026

Those positions included diagnostic evaluation specialists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, ARD managers, special program directors, elementary literacy directors, special education analysts and emergent bilingual teachers. — Samuel O’Neal June 23, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

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Kids Definition

special education

noun

: classes or instruction designed for students with special educational needs