Special education - Wikipedia
Special education, also called SPED, special ed, aided education, alternative provision, exceptional student education, or special day class (SDC), is the practice of educating students in a way that accommodates their individual differences, disabilities, and special needs. [1]

What is special education? - Understood
Special education refers to a range of services to help kids with disabilities learn and make progress in school. Explore this guide to special education basics.

Special education | Inclusion, IEPs & Learning Disabilities | Britannica
Special education, the education of children who differ socially, mentally, or physically from the average to such an extent that they require modifications of usual school practices.

Individuals with Disabilities | U.S. Department of Education
Information about the laws and policies governing special education, including IDEA (the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), 504 plans, and private school regulations regarding students with disabilities.

Special Education | New York State Education Department
Staff work to provide the most up to date policy and guidance, technical assistance, professional development, and monitoring to attain equal opportunities and positive results for students with disabilities across New York State.

Special Education | NEA
Public schools across the nation provide special education services to more than 7.5 million students with disabilities—about 15 percent of all public school students.

What is Special Education? - Purdue University College of Education
Governed by federal law (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, IDEA), special education is defined as: “Specially designed instruction, at no cost to parents, to meet the unique needs of a child with a disability.”

Special Education – Mississippi Department of Education
In keeping with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and State law, we help local schools and districts provide effective educational programs to students with disabilities, ages 3-20, who need special education and related services.

Special Education - Specialized Programs (CA Dept of Education)
Resources and guidelines to assist youth with disabilities as they transition from school to adult life, including education and training, employment and independent living.

Special Education | Texas Education Agency
TEA is committed to providing families, students, and schools with high quality supports to enable students with disabilities to achieve the highest outcomes. The links below lead to information and resources provided by TEA toward achieving that goal.