special education

special education

n. Classroom or private instruction involving techniques, exercises, and subject matter designed for students whose learning needs cannot be met by a standard school curriculum.

spe′cial educa′tion

n. education modified for those with disabilities or exceptional needs, as handicapped people or gifted children.

special education

Teaching for children whose needs cannot be met by the standard curriculum, for example children with learning difficulties.

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special education - education of physically or mentally handicapped children whose needs cannot be met in an ordinary classroomeducation - the gradual process of acquiring knowledge; "education is a preparation for life"; "a girl's education was less important than a boy's"