Taking a look at public and private schools for those who are looking for Special education school. What merit does a private special education bring and most of all is it worth it?

1. Choosing a Special Education
School – Public or Private
Private Special Education Schools

2. Introduction
 Special education schools cater specifically to
special needs children.
 They are very different from public schools
which integrate special education with
regular education.
 This presentation will help you decide
between public and private special education
schools.

3. Admission
 The admission criteria in different for public
schools and private schools.
 Public schools take in regular students, then
look for those that need special education
plans.
 Private special education schools take in only
those children who are recommended for it.

4. Course
 Public schools follow the regular school
curriculum along with the IEP for special
needs children.
 They follow the federal recommendations
and standards for course setup.
 Private schools are free to chalk up their own
course in terms of the IEP, allowing them to
implement many new methods over time.

5. Funding
 Public schools are generally state-funded.
 Private special Ed schools are funded by
communities, fees payments and donations.
 Private schools usually have ample resources
for educational restructurings, unlike public
schools.

6. Teaching Staff
 Both public and private schools have good
and qualified teaching staff.
 Private schools have stricter requirements
and qualifications, giving them a slight edge.
 Most private schools hire certified trainers
and teachers.
 Slide 6: Cost of Education

7. Cost of Education
 Now this is where public schools outbid their
private counterparts.
 Private special education schools cost more
in fees due to their specialized educational
structure.
 Public schools cost less in fees due to their
federal funding and slightless lesser
infrastructure.