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

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