What is Special Education

Specially-designed instruction to meet the unique needs of a student with disabilities including but not limited to instruction conducted in the classroom.

Specialized instruction for students with disabilities. It can take many forms and may include related services such as occupational therapy & specialized transportation.

Education that prepares teachers to teach students with special needs, including those with disabilities.

An American public-school instructional model where special needs students with Individual Educational Plans (IEP) are supported by resource specialists, instructional aides, speech therapist, psychologist, occupational therapist, and adaptive physical education teacher.

A second educational experience for students in the United States which provides individualized education plans and modifications or adaptations that may be unique or specific to individual students.

Instruction that is specially designed to meet the unique needs of a child with a disability.

Means specially designed instruction at no cost to parents or guardians to meet the unique needs of a child with a disability, including instruction conducted in the classroom, in the home, in hospitals and institutions, in other settings, and in physical education.

The process of individualized education for the students of special mental needs.

The student body that is receiving assistance in education, because they have been medically diagnosed with a disability and qualify for assistance. The modified education they receive either in a resource room or special education classroom involves techniques, exercises, and subject matter designed for students whose learning needs cannot be met by the standard school curriculum. (The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language)

Additional services or resources for “exceptional” students with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, developmental disabilities, behavioural, emotional or communication disorders, or those deemed to be “gifted.”

Education that prepares teachers to teach students with special needs, including those with disabilities.

The department of a school that is responsible for initiating and maintaining the documentation and implementation of supports for students diagnosed with learning disabilities. This department works with IEPs and 504 paperwork.

The process and practice of educating students in a way that addresses their individual differences and needs in a school and any other environment.

A type of educational system in the United States that is designed to meet the unique needs of individuals identified by the schools as qualifying for special education, sometimes also carrying a medical diagnosis and including classroom support, related services, and supports and accommodations. Special education is taught by educators with a special education credential, who go through different coursework and preparation (IDEA, 2004 AU86: The in-text citation "IDEA, 2004" is not in the reference list. Please correct the citation, add the reference to the list, or delete the citation. ; U.S. Department of Education, 2012 ).

Educational services for students with eligible disabilities.

Tailored education that accommodates the student’s learning needs, specifically those with learning disabilities.

Instruction that is specifically designed, at no cost to parents, to address the unique needs of a child with a disability to ensure access to and progress toward the general education curriculum (“Individuals With Disabilities Education Act,” 2004).

A field dedicated to the support and promotion of individuals with specialized learning, behavioral, or functional needs.

All educational establishments that are targeted at people with disabilities and specifically meet their needs.

Provision of services to students with identified disabilities to provide them access to the same high-quality education their non-disabled peers receive.

Special education is education specially designed to meet the unique needs of the individual who differ socially, mentally, or physically from the average.

Instruction designed for students whose learning needs cannot be met using standard school curriculum.

A type of educational system in the United States that is designed to meet the unique needs of individuals identified by the schools as qualifying for special education, sometimes also carrying a medical diagnosis and including classroom support, related services, and supports and accommodations. Special education is taught by educators with a special education credential, who go through different coursework and preparation (IDEA, 2004 AU78: The in-text citation "IDEA, 2004" is not in the reference list. Please correct the citation, add the reference to the list, or delete the citation. ; U.S. Department of Education, 2012 AU79: The in-text citation "U.S. Department of Education, 2012" is not in the reference list. Please correct the citation, add the reference to the list, or delete the citation. ).

The system for education students with disabilities who meet the eligibility criteria set out in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

Governed originally by PL 94-142, the All Children’s Handicapped Education Act and re-authorized to Individual with Disabilities Education Act (1990) and subsequently in 1997 and again in 2004, it provides for an Individual Education Plan for students qualifying under 13 separate categories of a disabling condition which impedes a major life function.

A form of education services for students with special needs.

A type of instruction consisting of academic accommodations, modifications, different settings, or legal changes made to the education of a person with a disability needed for the individual to succeed.

Instruction and services designed to meet the individual needs of students with disabilities.

Specifically designed instruction to meet the unique needs of a child with a disability.

Education programs, services, and instruction specially designed and provided to children with learning, behavioral, or physical disabilities to assist them in their learning and development.

Education for blind, deaf, mute, mental retardation and other physical and mental defects children, and is always conducted by special schools and teachers.

Special education is the practice of educating students in a way that accommodates their individual differences, disabilities, and special needs.

Specially designed and adaptive instruction for students with identified disability(ies).

Is defined as special education-specific schools in which every student has developmental disabilities and all teachers are certified special education teachers.

Students with disabilities can access the same educational opportunities as students without disabilities.

A type of educational system in the United States that is designed to meet the unique needs of individuals identified by the schools as qualifying for special education, sometimes also carrying a medical diagnosis and including classroom support, related services, and supports and accommodations. Special education is taught by educators with a special education credential, who go through different coursework and preparation (IDEA, 2004 AU90: The in-text citation "IDEA, 2004" is not in the reference list. Please correct the citation, add the reference to the list, or delete the citation. ; U.S. Department of Education, 2012 AU91: The in-text citation "U.S. Department of Education, 2012" is not in the reference list. Please correct the citation, add the reference to the list, or delete the citation. ).

Special education is an educational approach focused on developing the individual potential of students. It employs learning programs and supportive measures specifically tailored to meet their unique needs.

A specialized educational program designed to support individuals with specific learning or physical needs who require accommodations or modifications to reach their full potential.

Students who qualify for these services can learn like their typically developing peers; however, it may take longer to understand the concepts. Sometimes these services are done in the general education classroom, at other times in a resource room, or in a self-contained classroom. Education is contingent on the student’s individual needs.

Education program that manages and provides a continuum of services to students with disabilities.

A form of education and learning provided to students with exceptional needs, such as students with learning disabilities.

The practice of educating students in a way that provides accommodations that address their individual differences, disabilities, and special needs.

An instructional setting where individual academic goals are established for each student and teachers implement evidence-based practices to best support the needs of those students.