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 measure comes as special education costs rise rapidly across California, while federal funding remains covering about 12% of those costs, well below the 40% share target established under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. — Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026

Families could use awards for private or religious school, homeschooling, tutoring, special education therapies and other education costs; public school students also qualify. — Bianca Vázquez Toness, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Rebecca Dixon, the district’s assistant director of special education, and Jaime Goodley, its director of special education, bought everything from earbuds and glue sticks to notebooks and backpacks. — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

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Kids Definition

special education

noun

: classes or instruction designed for students with special educational needs