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 Brooks also worked as a special education paraprofessional in the Wauwatosa School District for 2 ½ years. Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2024 Proponents of the strict model and some parents say that children with special education needs thrive in strict, predictable environments, but others saw their children with learning difficulties struggle in these schools. Emma Bubola, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2024 John Aaron Brasfield, a longtime special education assistant and athletics coach. Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2024 San Diego Unified published plans to cut the equivalent of 438 jobs spanning many sectors of the district, from elementary classrooms to special education to daily operations, next school year. Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2024 The law is projected to funnel billions into public schools to boost teacher salaries, funding for special education and other resources. Nicole Asbury, Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2024 In both subjects, these gains also applied to Hispanic, African-American, white, emergent bilingual and special education students. Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Feb. 2024 Audrey Kinney, Scott High School, high school special education. Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 23 Feb. 2024 Bacon was hired as a Tartan special education teacher in August 2022. Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 12 Feb. 2024

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'special education.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of special education was in 1921

Dictionary Entries Near special education

Cite this Entry

“Special education.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/special%20education. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

special education

noun
: classes or instruction designed for students with special educational needs

More from Merriam-Webster on special education

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!