INTRODUCTION TO SPED CURRICULUM

The White Paper on Education, Charting our Education Future

(1995), states: that ALL STUDENTS, regardless of their personal
circumstances, HAVE A RIGHT of access to and participation in the
education system, according to their potential and ability.
Special Education Defined. Republic Act 9155,
otherwise known as Governance of Basic Education Act of 2001
states that Special Needs Education (SPED) refers to the
education of children and youth with special need corresponding
to elementary and secondary education that require modifications
of school practices, curricula, programs, special services and
facilities. These include children and youth who are gifted,
talented, fast learners and those with disabilities.
Special Education or Special Needs Education is the
education of students with special needs in a way that addresses
the students individual differences and needs. It also refers to
the arrangement of teaching procedures, adapted equipment and
materials, accessible settings, and other interventions designed
to address the needs of students with learning differences, mental
health issues, physical and developmental disabilities and
giftedness.
Special Education, especially designed instruction to meet
the unique needs and abilities of disabled or gifted children.
Disabled children have conditions that adversely affect their
progress in conventional education programs. Gifted children, who
demonstrate high capacity in intellectual, creative, or artistic
areas, may also fare poorly in regular education programs.
Special education services can help both disabled and gifted
children make progress in education programs. Most children
served by special education programs are between the ages of 6
and 17.
Special Education is an Educational Program/Service designed to
meet the needs of children with special needs who cannot profit from gen
eral or Regular Education because of disabilities or Exceptional Disabilities.