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

The organization is particularly concerned about gaps in language access and lack of resources in the district’s special education program. — Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

In 2025, for example, only 21 states met federal special education requirements. — David Edward Dematthews, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026

The financial and budget improvement recommendations included implementing the new financial system and conducting an audit of special education staffing and programs, among other proposals. — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

Singapore’s Tech Up Advance focuses further upstream, broadening access to STEM education for children with special education needs; its model already reaches 500 schools across six markets. — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 24 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