Definition of special education
: classes or instruction designed for students with special educational needs
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Maria is homeschooled now, and she's being evaluated for special education.
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Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE.com, 18 Nov. 2021
Youngkin pledged to deliver Virginia's largest education budget in history, with raises for teachers and more funding for special education, if he is elected.
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Dan Merica, Eric Bradner And Eva Mckend, CNN, 29 Oct. 2021
Specifically, the Senate would provide $6,065 per student - with more for special education, English language learners and other kids - in the fiscal year starting July 1 and $6,110 in the fiscal year starting July 1, 2022.
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cleveland, 1 June 2021
Most states have typically restricted the use of Medicaid funds in the schools to services for students eligible for special education.
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Kate Rix, USA TODAY, 30 May 2021
Though only 12 members will deliberate on a verdict, the panel includes a special education teacher, a pharmacist, several gun owners and a woman who described her fears during the chaotic protests.
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Stacy St. Clair, chicagotribune.com, 11 Nov. 2021
Prior to politics, Bolding worked as a special education math teacher in south Phoenix.
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Melissa Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2021
Jesse Brodka, a 22-year-old special education teacher in Buffalo, N.Y., says he is frustrated by many social teachings of the Catholic Church but remains a part of it.
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Clare Ansberry, WSJ, 25 Oct. 2021
Clayton proceeded to chat with Michelle about his mom working as a special education teacher.
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Dana Rose Falcone, PEOPLE.com, 19 Oct. 2021
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“Special education.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/special%20education. Accessed 3 Dec. 2021.
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