Special education is defined as specialized instruction for students with disabilities. Sometimes, however, legal requirements as well as the day-to-day demands of teaching secondary students with disabilities cloud the real intent of special education. This article acknowledges some poor practices occurring in secondary special education and provides suggestions for school administrators who desire to strategically address these issues in order to provide exemplary programs for students.
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