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Special education teacher

A licensed teacher who teaches and supports students with disabilities, often managing IEPs.

Used in
United States
Topic
School roles

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IEP (UK) (Individual education plan) All four UK nations (details may differ)
A school-based plan setting short-term targets and support for a pupil with SEN. No longer required by law in England but still used by many schools; in the US an IEP is a legal document.
SENCO (Special educational needs coordinator) England Northern Ireland
The qualified teacher in a school responsible for coordinating provision for pupils with SEN. In England, new SENCOs must gain a national qualification for the role.

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