special education
noun
: classes or instruction designed for students with special educational needs
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That's what first led me to being a special education educator.
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Jessica Sager, Peoplemag, 28 Apr. 2024
The rates were even higher for Hispanic, Native American and special education students.
—The Arizona Republic, 12 Apr. 2024
Olathe, Yeager said, has moved nearly $100 million from its general fund to cover special education in the past three years.
—Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024
On April 8, PEOPLE confirmed Blanchard filed for divorce from Anderson, a Louisiana special education teacher.
—Corin Cesaric, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
Simon Harris was born in October 1986 to a taxi driver and a teaching assistant for children with special education needs.
—Armani Syed, TIME, 9 Apr. 2024
The Office of Dispute Resolution investigates procedural violations of the federal law outlining special education requirements.
—Nick Sullivan, The Arizona Republic, 5 Apr. 2024
Gomes’s daughter had a speech delay and anxiety and qualified for special education services.
—Sarah Butrymowicz, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024
Sparrow has also violated special education laws, the district says.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2024
Jessica Sager, Peoplemag, 28 Apr. 2024
The rates were even higher for Hispanic, Native American and special education students.
—The Arizona Republic, 12 Apr. 2024
Olathe, Yeager said, has moved nearly $100 million from its general fund to cover special education in the past three years.
—Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024
On April 8, PEOPLE confirmed Blanchard filed for divorce from Anderson, a Louisiana special education teacher.
—Corin Cesaric, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
Simon Harris was born in October 1986 to a taxi driver and a teaching assistant for children with special education needs.
—Armani Syed, TIME, 9 Apr. 2024
The Office of Dispute Resolution investigates procedural violations of the federal law outlining special education requirements.
—Nick Sullivan, The Arizona Republic, 5 Apr. 2024
Gomes’s daughter had a speech delay and anxiety and qualified for special education services.
—Sarah Butrymowicz, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024
Sparrow has also violated special education laws, the district says.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2024
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“Special education.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/special%20education. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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