special education
noun
: classes or instruction designed for students with special educational needs
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Of the children aged 7 to 11, 31% were chronically absent and 19% were children identified as students with special education needs prior to their withdrawal from public school.
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Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
Norma Sahagun, bargaining chair and special education teacher for moderate to severe disability, said the district is prioritizing management over teachers and students.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Shrone's parents hoped enrolling their daughter in a new school would give her a fresh start and provide a better experience for her final semester in the MPS special education program.
—April Quevedo, jsonline.com, 23 Jan. 2026
His placement would be at an offsite location just for children in special education; at the YMCA, Jacob learned alongside classmates both with and without disabilities.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Special education.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/special%20education. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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