special education
noun
: classes or instruction designed for students with special educational needs
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Jay Belding, a former special education teacher, founded the workshop Associated Production Services Inc. in Pennsylvania in 1977 with his wife to provide vocational services to people with disabilities.
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Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
Teachers and special education staff also expressed doubts about reporting practices.
—Nolan McKendry | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Dec. 2024
For years, Austin schools had struggled to clear thousands of overdue requests from families that students get evaluated for special education services, which is a law violation.
—Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 15 Dec. 2024
Children exposed to lead may struggle in school, score lower on tests, and even incur higher costs for special education programs or, eventually, the justice system.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 10 Dec. 2024
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Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
Teachers and special education staff also expressed doubts about reporting practices.
—Nolan McKendry | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Dec. 2024
For years, Austin schools had struggled to clear thousands of overdue requests from families that students get evaluated for special education services, which is a law violation.
—Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 15 Dec. 2024
Children exposed to lead may struggle in school, score lower on tests, and even incur higher costs for special education programs or, eventually, the justice system.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Special education.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/special%20education. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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