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Special Populations

Learn about assistance ED provides to help schools support students with special needs.

Special populations refers to students that must overcome barriers that may require special consideration and attention to ensure equal opportunity for success and in an educational setting. They include students in foster care, students with disabilities, English language learners, and homeless students. ED has programs and technical assistance to help schools meet the needs of these students.

Supporting Special Populations

An overview of the programs and technical assistance ED provides for schools and other organizations working with special populations.

Resources for Educators and Schools

This collection provides resources and information for educators and school leaders to provide equitable learning opportunities for all students.

Resources for Districts

This collection provides resources and information for districts to support equitable learning opportunities for special student populations.

Native American Language Resource Center (NALRC)

The Native American Language Resource Center supports the instruction of Native languages.

Students in Foster Care

A collection of resources and guidance for state agencies responsible for overseeing the education of students in foster care.

Correctional Education

An overview of ED's support for correctional education, along with general resources and research on correctional education.

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Page Last Reviewed:
September 18, 2024