The Efficacy of Special Education Interventions and Practices: A Compendium of Meta-Analysis Findings

Special education, by definition and in practice, serves an exceptional clientele, provides curricula, utilizes unique materials, and employs distinct methods and techniques for t(?aching. Although these characteristics set it apart, they also raise the question of how effective are the unique procedures used in special education. Mil of sky ( 1974) suggested that, despite the growth in special education over the last quarter century, the results have been less than special. The question: Is special education special?