27. Special Education Things That You Should Know

Special Education is a great unknown for so many parents.
 Years ago, special education meant a separate classroom for
special students of varying physical, emotional, and intellectual
needs. But now, special education is integrated more than ever
before and it is constantly changing.


I want you to know is that Special Education is for any student
who requires additional support and services in order to learn.
It is not only for students who have severe physical or
intellectual disabilities. Many students who receive special
education services, learn right alongside their peers in typical
inclusion classroom settings. Many of these students, and maybe
even your child, go on to live independently and obtain
employment or continue their education into college and go on to
live very productive lives.


If your child qualifies for special education services, that DOES
NOT mean that they will have to be in a separate classroom or
ride the “special bus”. Unfortunately, there are many
misconceptions around this and it is simply not true. Every child
who qualifies for special education services will have an IEP or
504 plan developed for their individual needs.