Self-contained classroom
A special education classroom where students with significant needs spend most of the day with a special education teacher.
- Used in
- United States
- Topic
- SEND and special education
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Related terms
- Resource room United States
- A room where students with disabilities receive specialised instruction for part of the day.
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