Special Education in Political Dispensation: Issues and Challenges

Abstract

In this paper, attempts have been made to discuss the concept of special education particularly as it relates to the current political dispensation in the country. Major issues worthy for consideration in the education of children with’ special needs have been raised and thoroughly highlighted. Equally featured, are some of the expectations in form of challenges facing the government, special and regular teachers and all the stakeholders of education in seeing that special needs children are properly educated. Finally, conclusion is drawn in terms of what needs to be done to ensure a more worthwhile provision of educational services all categories of children irrespective of the uniqueness of their learning needs.