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

Benefit costs have also increased by 12% annually and the costs of special education and transportation services remain high, Miller noted. — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026

WestEd, a nonpartisan education research and service agency, partnered with the district to review its special education program and released its report this year. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026

According to Transparent California, Adams worked in the district in 2015 and 2016 as the director of special education. — Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2026

Kelly Rogers abruptly announced her resignation as the leader of the Education Department's special education office after less than four months in the position. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 10 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for special education

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Kids Definition

special education

noun

: classes or instruction designed for students with special educational needs