Definition of special education
: classes or instruction designed for students with special educational needs
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Griswold Middle School officials went to great lengths to keep eighth grade special education teacher Janet Keffer in the dark about her Teacher of the Year award.
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The Sun Sentinel found that, of the 138 private schools that accepted school vouchers for disabled children, 83 had no special education teachers.
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Like Sheehan, special education teacher Amanda Sivo-Jervis, 37, decided to turn a childhood passion into a pre-motherhood bucket-list item.
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Cyndee Fralick spent 27 years in U46, most recently as a special education teacher in the Central School’s Secondary Work Experience Program.
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Prior to her current position, Holland served as a special education teacher, implementing behavior systems and adapting general curriculum for students with special needs, according to the release.
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Throughout her pregnancy, the special education teacher from Tinton Falls, New Jersey, was careful about her diet and prenatal care.
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Harris' wife is a special education teacher at the high school in Greenacres, Florida.
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Teachers who are highly qualified math or science teachers in eligible schools, or special education teachers, can receive up to $17,500.
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First Known Use of special education
1921
SPECIAL EDUCATION Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of special education for English Language Learners
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: classes for children who have special needs because of physical or learning problems
SPECIAL EDUCATION Defined for Kids
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Definition of special education for Students
: classes or instruction designed for students with special educational needs
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