Special Education In Oklahoma
SPECIAL EDUCATION IN OKLAHOMA
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When people think about education in Oklahoma, special education is often a subject that is overlooked and even forgotten. According to the National Center for Learning Disabilities, “In 2016, 39,786 children were identified with a specific learning disability in Oklahoma, where they accounted for the largest of 13 disability categories covered under special education law.”
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Also, 16% of Oklahoma students, which is above the national average, needed special education services from 2016-2017, the state only employed 3,450 special education teachers with little signs of an increase in 2022.” Although, there is a long way to go to ensure that all students of Oklahoma have the best education possible, the state has been improving its efforts to change special education through programs such as Best Buddies, Orange Scholars, Warm Water Therapy, etc.. Through writing, filming, and research, our team has found and highlighted the efforts of the state to improve the quality of special education and has emphasized the ways in which the state can continue to progress in the right direction to benefit generations to come.
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- The Team
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“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” - Nelson Mandela