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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
Eagan says the education department and Office of the Child Advocate remain in an ongoing dispute about whether the Department of Education met its obligations under federal special education law.
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Jessika Harkay, Hartford Courant, 26 June 2024
The Division of Inclusive and Accessible Learning will repurpose $750 million in existing funds from the Education Department budget, including 1,300 staffers under a new deputy chancellor, Christina Foti — who has overseen special education since the start of the Adams administration.
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Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 25 June 2024
As committee chair, Gladney presented an annual report of the performance of Black students in the district and made four actionable recommendations, including the formation of a subcommittee that would oversee special education.
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Jennah Pendleton, Sacramento Bee, 24 June 2024
Malcolm began her career as a substitute special education para-educator in the Sunnyvale School District.
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Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 23 June 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1921, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of special education was
in 1921
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“Special education.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/special%20education. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
Kids Definition
special education
noun
: classes or instruction designed for students with special educational needs
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