special education
noun
: classes or instruction designed for students with special educational needs
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While about 20% of Hartford students are in special education classes, the high costs mean that 31.6% of the overall school budget is for special education, according to Mayor Arunan Arulampalam.
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Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 31 May 2025
Peabody said the incident has inspired her to pursue a career in special education.
—Steve Hartman, CBS News, 30 May 2025
The plan also included reimbursements for special education and transportation, plus a Property Tax Relief Grant fund to help ease the pressure on local taxpayers.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
Prime handles or assists Elite with a wide range of services, including finance management, human resource management, record-keeping, IT, marketing and coordination of special education services.
—Kristen Taketa, Mercury News, 27 May 2025
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Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 31 May 2025
Peabody said the incident has inspired her to pursue a career in special education.
—Steve Hartman, CBS News, 30 May 2025
The plan also included reimbursements for special education and transportation, plus a Property Tax Relief Grant fund to help ease the pressure on local taxpayers.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
Prime handles or assists Elite with a wide range of services, including finance management, human resource management, record-keeping, IT, marketing and coordination of special education services.
—Kristen Taketa, Mercury News, 27 May 2025
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“Special education.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/special%20education. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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