What Does SPED Mean in a Text?
The Quick Answer
SPED means "Special Education."More Observations...
SPED is a portmanteau word which is often used as slang to refer to a child with special educational needs. Official abbreviations used in relation to special education programs include:Image for SPED
When I write SPED, I mean this:
"Special Education"
Summary of Key Points
"Special Education" is, by far, the most common meaning for SPED when it is used in a text. (Bear in mind that it could have another meaning if used in a different context.)| SPED | |
|---|---|
| Definition: | Special Education |
| Type: | Abbreviation |
| Guessability: |  3: Guessable |
| Typical Users: |  Adults and Teenagers |
An Academic Look at SPED
As it is formed by merging two words into one, SPED is a portmanteau word. It is a combination of the words Special and Education. SPED is used as a slang word. Slang refers to words, phrases and uses of language that are regarded as very informal and which are often restricted to a special context or a particular group of users.Example of SPED Used in a Text
SPED
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