special education

[ spesh-uhl ej-oo-key-shuhn ]

noun

1. specialized or modified instruction for students with unique learning needs, especially students with identified disabilities. : SPED

Sensitive Note

See special.

Word History and Origins

Origin of special education¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

Since then, the retired preschool special education teacher estimates she has made about 450 runs to pick up everything from fresh milk to deli sandwiches that would otherwise have been thrown away.

From Washington Post

Basic classroom setup tipsThe simple decision to use a headset can make a huge difference in the quality of sound, says education consultant Brittany Dorn, who has a doctorate in special education and a master’s in deaf education.

From Popular-Science

Chicago attempted to reopen school buildings at the start of the year, giving prekindergarten students and some students in special education classes the option of face-to-face learning.

From Washington Post

At Johnson Middle, two teachers, one a special education instructor, were teaching a sixth-grade class Friday.

From Washington Post

A week later, more special education students, as well as general education pre-kindergartners and kindergartners, will return.

From Washington Post

We live in Montgomery County, Maryland, which provides thorough early intervention services and special education.

From The Daily Beast

While working as a special education teacher, Goldstein began testing out the fashion waters.

From The Daily Beast

Police are trying to figure out why the 6-foot-7, 400-pound former special education teacher snapped.

From The Daily Beast

I interviewed several special education attorneys who told me the same thing: Parents are being stonewalled.

From The Daily Beast

Yet despite their pleas, the school district refused to test him for special-education services.

From The Daily Beast

We must find out to what extent he can profit by special education.

From Project Gutenberg

In the first place, no provision was made for the special education of the infant classes.

From Project Gutenberg

Special education is necessary to accustom the children to complete mastication.

From Project Gutenberg

The special education begins at twenty by the selection of the most promising youths.

From Project Gutenberg

It requires no capital, no special education, no training, and may be taken up at any time without a moment's delay.

From Project Gutenberg