special education
noun
: classes or instruction designed for students with special educational needs
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Parents of students in special education should remember that there are paraprofessional helpers in those classes, said Saum, who teaches special ed in Arkansas.
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Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
The department also proposes reimbursing local education agencies for special education costs in early childhood education.
—Rebecca Loroff, Journal Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2024
Overall, the district is also looking to close more schools, lay off more teachers and cut expenses related to transportation and special education, Turner earlier announced.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
Avon’s student population requiring special education and English language learners has increased.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Oct. 2024
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Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
The department also proposes reimbursing local education agencies for special education costs in early childhood education.
—Rebecca Loroff, Journal Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2024
Overall, the district is also looking to close more schools, lay off more teachers and cut expenses related to transportation and special education, Turner earlier announced.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
Avon’s student population requiring special education and English language learners has increased.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Special education.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/special%20education. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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