special education
noun
: classes or instruction designed for students with special educational needs
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Budgeting shortfall As Superintendent Donn Mendoza explained it, the initial error occurred during last year’s budgeting process, with two areas — staff salaries and special education costs — being under-budgeted.
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Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
As a first-year teacher, Elliot accepted a special education position in Elwood that offered flexibility under its new program director.
—IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
Sarah Howorth, an associate professor of special education at the University of Maine, told CNN.
—Nic F. Anderson, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
The restructuring is happening to ensure every special education classroom is fully staffed with teachers and support staff.
—Lori Higgins, Freep.com, 25 Aug. 2025
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Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
As a first-year teacher, Elliot accepted a special education position in Elwood that offered flexibility under its new program director.
—IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
Sarah Howorth, an associate professor of special education at the University of Maine, told CNN.
—Nic F. Anderson, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2025
The restructuring is happening to ensure every special education classroom is fully staffed with teachers and support staff.
—Lori Higgins, Freep.com, 25 Aug. 2025
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“Special education.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/special%20education. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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